About Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP stands as a distinguished law firm with a legacy dating back to 1852, reflecting more than 170 years of legal excellence and sustained growth. The firm has built a strong reputation across Western New York while extending regional influence and maintaining an international presence through global affiliations. This enduring history supports a depth of experience, perspective, and insight that strengthens representation across a wide range of legal matters.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP delivers comprehensive legal services through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach that addresses complex and intersecting legal challenges. Core practice areas include business and finance, creditor rights and financial recovery, elder law and Medicaid planning, employment law, family wealth and estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate and finance. This integrated structure allows the firm to provide tailored strategies aligned with specific client needs and industry demands.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP represents a diverse client base that includes publicly traded corporations, financial institutions, family-owned businesses, and private individuals. The firm also serves industries such as technology, construction, real estate development, and education, demonstrating versatility and deep sector knowledge. Each matter benefits from thorough preparation, strategic planning, and a commitment to achieving effective and practical outcomes.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP emphasizes personalized attention while maintaining the capabilities of a large, full-service firm. Offices in Rochester, Buffalo, and Albany support accessibility and responsiveness, while membership in the Meritas global network enhances international reach. Recognition such as inclusion in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms underscores a commitment to high-quality legal counsel, ethical advocacy, and trusted client relationships.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy
  • Financial Recovery
  • Bankruptcy and Financial Reorganizations
  • Commercial Foreclosures and Asset Liquidations
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Workouts, Loan Restructuring, and Loan Sales
Business
  • Business and Finance
  • Business Counseling
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Cannabis Industry Practice Group
  • Corporate Governance
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Emerging Companies
  • Franchising, Distribution & Dealerships
  • Health Care
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
  • Not-for-profit & Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital
  • Public Companies / Securities
  • Public Finance
  • Special Investigations
  • Tax Controversies
  • Transactional Tax Planning
Employment
  • Employment & Non-Competition Agreements
  • Employment Counseling and Compliance
  • Immigration Law
  • Union / Collective Bargaining
  • Wage & Hour Litigation
  • Workplace Safety / OSHA
Estate Planning
  • Adoptions
  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Charitable and Foundation Planning
  • Elder Law / Long Term Health Care and Medicaid Planning
  • Estate & Trust Administration
  • Estate & Trust Taxation
  • Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
  • Family Wealth Planning
  • Florida Estate & Trust Practice
  • Guardianships
  • Non-traditional Estate Planning
  • Retirement Benefit Planning
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Elder Law/Long Term Health Care and Medicaid Planning
Intellectual Property
  • Data Privacy, Data Security & AI Governance
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Intellectual Property, Licensing & Technology
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Business Divorce
  • Business Litigation
  • Construction & Surety Law Litigation
  • Employment & Labor Litigation
  • Environmental Law & Litigation
  • Estate & Trust Litigation
  • Government & Municipal Law
  • Insurance Coverage & Risk Management
  • Insurance Defense
  • Products Liability / Mass & Complex Torts
  • Professional Malpractice Defense
  • Securities & Shareholder Litigation/Arbitration
  • Securities Arbitration
Real Estate
  • Real Estate and Finance
  • Landlord - Tenant
  • Affordable Housing & Community Development Practice Group
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Commercial Real Estate Development
  • Commercial Real Estate Finance
  • Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  • Condominiums and Associations
  • Construction Law
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Qualified Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives
  • Real Estate Investment Trust
  • Section 1031 Tax Free Exchanges
  • Title Insurance

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP - Rochester

1900 Bausch and Lomb Pl, Rochester, NY 14604

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP - Buffalo

50 Fountain Plz suite 320, Buffalo, NY 14202

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP - Buffalo

677 Broadway 7th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14212