Karen Schaefer

Attorney Profile

Trust and Estate Planning Services
Ms. Schaefer represents clients in developing a comprehensive estate plan, which balances financial and tax implications with family and business realities and objectives. She counsels her clients on all aspects of trusts and estates matters such as:

Business Law Matters
Ms. Schaefer counsel business owners in addressing the myriad of legal issues facing the business, including:

Ms. Schaefer is committed to developing the best personal and business plan for her clients to meet their individual needs and objectives. She believes the key elements in this process are good communication, a strong knowledge base and a skilled understanding of the business and the needs of the business owner.

Ms. Schaefer's Design a Plan for the Future of Your Business article in the April 14, 2008 issue of Country Folks.
Read the article.

Professional Affiliations
Ms. Schaefer is presently a member of the following professional organizations:

She has also been a speaker for numerous professional organizations, as well as community groups including public libraries, educational institutions, adult education programs, financial planning and alumni groups, and church and community organizations.

Community Service
Ms. Schaefer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Norman Howard School Foundation, Inc., which supports the Norman Howard School, an independent school for children with developmental disabilities. She is past President of the Board of Trustees of the School and served on its Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Encompass: Resourse for Learning where she serves as Secretary and Treasurer.

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5718; Fax: 585.269.3068; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: kschaefer@lacykatzen.com

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Lawrence J. Schwind

Attorney Profile

As resident partner responsible for the operation of the firm’s Greece and Hilton satellite offices, Mr. Schwind maintains a general legal practice, providing professional services and counsel on a wide variety of legal matters. Mr. Schwind devotes a substantial portion of his practice to domestic and family law matters, including divorce and separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, custody, visitation and child support matters, PINS petitions, guardianships and adoptions. Mr. Schwind represents clients in residential real estate transactions, business and contractual matters, estate matters and the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and similar life-planning documents. Mr. Schwind also maintains an active Municipal Law practice as attorney for the Village of Hilton and the Hilton-Parma Fire District.

Mr. Schwind sits on the Management Committee of the law firm and is the chairman of the firm’s Litigation Department. He is the resident partner responsible for the operation of the firm’s Greece and Hilton satellite offices and actively participates in many administrative and operational committees of the firm. Mr. Schwind is a member of both the Monroe County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Downtown: Phone: 585.454.5650; Fax: 585.269.3007; TTY: 585.454.1315
Greece: Phone: 585.225.2470; Fax 585.269.3067
Hilton: Phone: 585.392.2990; Fax 585.269.3007
E-Mail: lschwind@lacykatzen.com

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David E. Anderson

Attorney Profile

Trusts and Estates Services
Mr. Anderson represents clients in developing a comprehensive estate plan, which balances financial, legal and tax implications with personal and family goals and objectives. He counsels his clients on all aspects of trusts, estates and elder law matters:

Professional Affiliations

Lacy Katzen LLP
Attorneys at Law

Phone: 585.324.5715; Fax: 585.269.3001; TTY: 585.454.1315
E-Mail: danderson@lacykatzen.com

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