 Introduction
The attorneys of Damon & Morey LLP
understand that creative problem-solving and innovation have never been
more important in the practice of law. Today’s complex legal environment
requires the research and collaboration of attorneys experienced in
varied areas of the law. Our attorneys, paralegals and support personnel
are organized into distinct departments which include the following:
Business and Corporate - Business Litigation and Insolvency
General Litigation - Labor and Employment
Probate, Trust and Estate - Real Estate
and
Banking
Whether closing a financing transaction,
appearing in court on a litigation matter, or negotiating a collective
bargaining agreement, the attorneys at Damon & Morey remain true to the
firm’s founding vision – the practice of law with uncompromising
integrity and an insistence on obtaining the best possible results for
our clients.
Firm Summary
Founded more than eighty years ago, Damon
& Morey is a multi-service
law firm calling on the knowledge and experience of 88 attorneys, 19 paralegals and
93 support staff. The firm
currently maintains four offices:
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Firm’s headquarters in
Buffalo [1000 Cathedral Place, 298 Main
Street]
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Clarence
[9276 Main Street, Suite 3B]
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Batavia [10 Ellicott Street]
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Rochester
[The Powers Building, Suite 760B, 16 West Main Street].
Our practice groups and interdepartmental legal teams exist to focus a
full complement of services on complex, multi-discipline problems – and
all while providing clients with the most cost-effective solution.
Firm Philosophy
Since its founding, Damon & Morey has set
the standard in legal services. Damon & Morey attorneys are dedicated to
providing the highest quality legal services on time and at a reasonable
cost. Through our quality relationships, we can best understand, address
and anticipate each client's unique legal and procedural needs.
Damon & Morey emphasizes the personal component of client service. From
our most senior partner to the most junior associate, we are readily
available to our clients irrespective of the hour or the locale.
Satisfying the professional needs of our clients is our paramount
objective. We provide prompt communication, in language that non-lawyers
can understand; timely, efficient production of documents; and estimates
of our fees on particular projects. As a result, we are trusted advisors
in all areas of our clients’ business and personal lives.
Damon & Morey offers a unique advantage in terms of experience,
capabilities, value and fee structure. The firm’s service orientation,
combined with our emphasis on professional excellence and integrity, has
enabled Damon & Morey to expand its relationships with existing clients
and attract many new clients in today’s competitive legal environment.
Service To The Community
Damon & Morey attorneys are also engaged in a variety of public
service and pro bono efforts, donating their time and advice to
charitable, cultural, civic and educational groups. We view this work as
an critical part of an attorney's professional development and as a
worthwhile investment in the community. To find out more information,
click here.
Firm Management
Our firm is managed by a five member Management
Committee. The current members are:
Christopher T. Greene -
Chair of the Firm
Peter S. Marlette - Managing Partner
Thomas J. Drury
Franklin W. Heller
Barbara L. Schifeling
ALFA International
Damon & Morey is a member of the ALFA
International (formerly the American Law Firm Association) legal network. With only
one firm in each major metropolitan area, membership in ALFA is
competitive and based upon peer recommendation and evaluation. Damon & Morey is proud to be
the representative in Buffalo, New York.
ALFA International is a global network of
independent law firms. Founded in l980, ALFA is the oldest legal network
and remains one of the largest and strongest. The ALFA organization is
comprised of 125 member firms with nearly 300 offices throughout the
United States and around the World. The 85 American firms and 40
international members employ over 8,000 lawyers and 10,000 legal support
staff. The ALFA reach is a broad one. In the United States, ALFA members
maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas.
ALFA (www.alfainternational.com)
members endeavor to provide their regional, national, and international
clients with outstanding legal services at reasonable costs. Member
firms supplement their own expertise and resources with those of other
members. ALFA clients have the benefit of a geographically comprehensive
network of exceptional law firms, thereby avoiding the pitfalls of
retaining counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions. Clients also enjoy access
to an unparalleled collection of seminars, reference materials, and
other client-focused programs. For more information about the ALFA legal
network, click on the link or the ALFA logo.
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