Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC is a distinguished law firm serving Buffalo and Western New York with a comprehensive range of legal services, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, elder law, and estate planning. Established in 1955, the firm has built a reputation over nearly 70 years for providing sound legal counsel and dedicated representation to individuals and families throughout New York State.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, leveraging deep community ties and extensive courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes. With a team that includes a former prosecutor recognized as New York Prosecutor of the Year, they offer strategic advocacy tailored to each client’s unique situation. They represent individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases, seniors in elder law and Medicaid planning, families in estate and divorce matters, and clients facing criminal charges from misdemeanors to felonies.
Services Offered
- Personal Injury (car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall, boating accidents, RV tire failures)
- Wrongful Death
- Back & Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain & Head Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Construction Site Accidents
- Defective Product Liabilities
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Elder Financial Abuse
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Child Victims Act Claims (clergy abuse, Boy Scout abuse, school sexual abuse)
- Criminal Defense (DWI/DUI, aggravated DWI, domestic violence, assault, drug crimes, gun crimes, theft, juvenile crimes, probation violations, sex crimes, welfare fraud, federal crimes, white-collar crimes)
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
- Traffic Violations
- Elder Law (guardianships, nursing home planning, Medicaid planning, Medicaid penalties)
- Estate Planning (wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives)
- Probate & Estates (Surrogate Court matters, out-of-state executors)
- Divorce & Family Law
- Business Law (LLC formation, non-profit organizations, new business setup, Canadian companies in NY)
- Employee Misclassification
- Landlord-Tenant Law (eviction, landlord legal protection, documents)
- Gun Laws (firearms licenses, estate planning for gun owners, victim compensation)
- Real Estate
The firm serves clients across New York State from multiple offices including Buffalo, Akron, Albany, Batavia, Lockport, Medina, New Rochelle, Niagara Falls, Orchard Park, Queens, Rochester, Syracuse, and Williamsville. Their long-standing presence and involvement in the community enhance their ability to provide knowledgeable and effective legal support.
