Terrie Benson Murray has over 30 years of experience guiding individuals, families, and corporations to help make the most of clients’ end-of-life wishes. Ms. Benson Murray focuses her practice on all areas of estate planning and elder law, including:

  • Wills
  • Guardianships
  • Trusts
  • Healthcare proxy and living wills
  • Powers of attorney
  • Estate tax matters
  • Medicaid planning and applications

Ms. Benson Murray was previously a Partner with Cohen & Lombardo, PC for many years. Prior to that, she served as Managing Attorney for the Buffalo offices of the UAW Legal Services Plan. In this role, she provided legal representation to hundreds of Western New York autoworkers in matters involving wills, trusts, and other aspects of estate planning.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • State of New York
  • United States District Court, Western District of New York
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York

Education

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D.
  • State University of New York at Fredonia, B.A.

Professional Associations

  • Member, Bar Association of Erie County
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
  • Member, New York Academy of Trial Lawyers

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Family Justice Center (Past President, 2018-2020)
  • Board of Directors, Fox Run at Orchard Park
  • Past President, Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.), Chapter CM Orchard Park
  • Member & Elder, Orchard Park Presbyterian Church

Awards and Recognitions

  • Exemplary Service Award, Erie County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Verizon Hopeline Award
  • Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award, Center for Elder Law and Justice (CELJ)