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JamesFanning

Of Counsel

Overview

Biography

With 60 years of legal experience, James concentrates his practice on trusts and estates planning and administration, including asset analysis. He also advises clients on tax-advantaged trusts such as life insurance, charitable lead and remainder, qualified personal residence, and defective grantor. For business clients, James implements estate and succession planning, focusing on transferring control from one generation to the next.

Bar Associations

  • Bar Association of Erie County
  • New York State Bar Association

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

  • Estate Analysts of Western New York
  • Financial Planning Counselors of Western New York
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, Of Counsel

Selected Community Activities

  • Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, Chancellor

Selected Honors

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated for Very High to Preeminent Ethical Standards and Legal Ability

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