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LisaZaccagnino

Associate

"My master's degree in mental health helps me understand the feelings my clients experience as they prepare for their later years."

Overview

Biography

Lisa primarily concentrates her practice on trust and estate planning and administration. To meet the needs of her clients, Lisa drafts various estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills. Lisa also guides numerous  clients through the estate administration process.

In addition to her legal practice, Lisa supports the Erie County public administrator. In this role, Lisa works extensively with a wide variety of financial institutions and lawyers throughout Western New York. Lisa has been a companion with the Erie County public administrator’s office for over 15 years.

Bar Associations

  • Bar Association of Erie County

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

  • Barclay Damon Women’s Forum
  • Estate Analysts of Western New York
  • University at Buffalo Law School Alumni Association, Gold Group 
  • Chippewa Alliance 
     
Experience

Prior Experience

  • Barclay Damon LLP, Paralegal, Law Clerk
  • Erie County Public Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Clerk
  • Mosey Associates, LLP, Senior Legal Assistant

Selected Community Activities

  • Elmwood Village Association, Former Board Member
  • Member of the Board of Directors for the UB Graduates of the Last Decade (“GOLD”) Group

Selected Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Trusts and Estates, 2025–2026
  • Buffalo Business First, 40 Under 40, 2024

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