New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Jennifer P Stergion
- Experience: 17 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Business Law, Criminal Law, Divorce ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
Education
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State University of New York - Buffalo
J.D. | International Law & Civil Litigation (2004 - 2007)
Honors: New York State Bar Association Ethics Award, 2007Connelly Trial Technique Award, 2007 -
State University of New York - College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)
M.S. | Criminal Justice (2000 - 2002)
Speaking Engagements (Conferences-Plenary, Symposium and Panels):*IAFMHS-Conference, (2003) Miami*Student Creativity and Research Conference, Buffalo (2000,2001,2002) Sexual Assault Awareness Among Faculty, Staff, and Students @ BSC; Rave Culture and Ecstasy Use; The Cortisol-Arthritis-Psychosis Link*IATSO Conference, Panelist-Vienna, Austria (2002)-Constitutional Issues Surrounding the Treatment of Sexual Offenders; Ethical Considerations Regarding the Legal and Psychological Treatment of Sexual Offenders Post-Release Hunter College Psychology Conference, NY NY, (2002) Symposium Speaker, Constitution Issues Concerning the Castration of Sexual Offenders from a Motivational Point of View.*APA/APLS, Panelist-Austin, Texas (2002)-Conference, Constitutional Issues Surrounding the Treatment of Sexual Offenders*Sociology in the Age of Intelligent Machines Conference (2001)-Buffalo, NY-Treatment of Sexual Offenders Post-Release -
State University of New York - College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College)
B.S. (2000) | Clinical Psychology (1998 - 2000)
Honors: Dean's List
Experience
- Attorney: Jennifer P Stergion, Esq. (2008 - Current)
Associations
- Erie County Bar Association: Secretary, Committee on Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Issues (2009 - Current)
- University at Buffalo School of Law: Co-Advisor/Mentor, Armed Forces Student Law Association (2009 - Current)
- Monroe County Bar Association: Guest Speaker (2009 - Current)
- Erie County Bar Association: Moderater (2009 - Current)
- United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs: Roundtable Participant (2009 - Current)
- New York State Bar # 4567913: Member (2008 - Current)
- Erie County Bar Association: Member (2008 - Current)
- Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition: Board Member (2008 - Current)
- Volunteer Lawyers Project of Erie County: Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney (2008 - Current)
- Erie County Bar Association: Chair, Committee on Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Issues (2008 - 2009)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 2008)
Practice Areas
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Gov & Administrative Law: Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Contact Info
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Biography
Jennifer P Stergion, Esq. served as the inaugural Chair of the Erie County Bar Association's Committee on Legal Issues for Veterans and Servicemembers. She currently holds the position of Secretary for this Bar Association Committee and is a member of the Bar's Committee on Family Law Practice and Procedure. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology, a Master's degree in Criminal Justice, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with dual emphases in International Law and Civil Litigation. She is licensed to practice law before the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, is an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and is admitted to the Appellate Division, 4th Department of the State of New York. Recognized with the 2008 Erie County Volunteer Lawyer's Project Attorney of the Morning Pro Bono Award and the 2009 New York State Bar Association President's Award for Young Lawyer Pro Bono Service, Jennifer is dedicated to offering pro bono legal assistance to marginalized communities, particularly in the realms of veterans' rights and housing law. She was also honored with the 2007 New York State Bar Association Law School Ethics award. Jennifer has voluntarily conducted Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars on Veterans Benefits in Monroe and Erie Counties. As a sole practitioner, she sits on the Board of Directors for the Western New York Veterans Housing Coalition, acts as a co-mentor for the University at Buffalo School of Law Armed Forces Student Organization, and is actively engaged with her parish council. Jennifer makes her home in Buffalo, New York, with her daughter, Valerie.