Serving clients in the Finger Lakes region for 49 years

Timothy J. Buckley, Attorney at Law has built a reputation for being conscientious and straightforward in dealing with clients and their legal needs. Our firm is committed to prompt and professional service — personally answering incoming telephone calls and returning all calls and emails in a timely manner. We give a definitive date for follow-up work to be done. Come visit us in Geneva, New York in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Office Location

117 Washington Street
Geneva, NY 14456

Parking available
ADA accessible

Mailing Address

PO Box 308
Geneva, NY 14456

Contact

Phone: 315–781–1455

Email: buckleyt1@verizon.net

Fax: 315–781–1397

Our Services

Elder Law

Protecting assets when confronted with long-term care costs

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, power of attorneys, health care proxies

Real Estate

Representing buyers, sellers, and financial institutions for residential and commercial mortgages

Vehicle and Traffic Cases

About Tim

A lifelong resident of Geneva, I have been serving clients of the Finger Lakes region (Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates Counties) since 1975. My practice specializes in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Vehicle and Traffic cases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1971

Juris Doctor, Fordham University School of Law, 1974

Experience

Private Legal Practice, 1975–Present

Assistant District Attorney for Ontario County (part-time) under District Attorneys Harvey and Tantillo, 1976–1995

First Assistant District Attorney 1980–1995

Admitted to the United States Supreme Court, 1981

Recognition

Finger Lakes Times Readers’ Choice Award: Best Place for Legal Advice in the Finger Lakes, 2021, 2019, 2018

Professional Associations

Ontario County Bar Association

NY State Bar Association, including Elder Law and Special Needs and General Practice sections

American Bar Association

Ontario County Alternatives to Incarceration

Community Involvement

Geneva City Historic District Commission

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes Board of Directors,
1993–2008, 2012–Present, President 2005–2007

Geneva Historical Society Board of Trustees

Our Lady of Peace Parish Finance Committee

DeSales High School Board of Trustees, 1981–1987

Geneva Free Library Board of Trustees, 1990–1997, during Capitol Campaign to build the addition and its selection as Central Library of the Pioneer Library System. President, 1996–1997

Geneva YMCA Board of Directors, 1983–1993, during Save the Y Campaign. President, 1985

Knights of Columbus

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Sons of Italy