Location: Buffalo Office

Email: cdevaughn@blockandlongo.com

PRACTICE AREAS:

• Business & Corporate Law

• Estate Planning

• Commercial Real Estate and Development

• Banking & Finance

BAR ADMISSIONS:

New York

EDUCATION:

Canisius College, B.A., summa cum laude
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Bar Association, House of Delegates Member

• Western New York Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors

• Bar Association of Erie County

• New York State Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Professional Advisor Council, Co-Chair

• Leadership Buffalo, Class of 2022

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:

• Best Lawyers, “Ones to Watch” 2024-2026

• Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars” 2023-2026

Carolyn DeVaughn concentrates her practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial real estate, banking and finance, and estate planning.

Business & Corporate Law

Carolyn works with clients of all sizes across various industries on a full range of corporate services including:

• Small business formation including LLCs and corporations

• Drafting of operating agreements, bylaws, and corporate governance documents

• Assisting with the purchase and sale of businesses or business assets

• Developing and executing strategic succession plans

Real Estate, Banking and Finance

Carolyn works with lenders and borrowers for a variety of deals including:

• Commercial real estate purchases and sales

• Building construction loans

• Property refinancing

• Prepares and negotiates the terms of loan documents in connection with commercial real estate and asset-secured loans

Estate Planning

No one likes to plan for their own end of life, but it is a reality that must be addressed. Carolyn has a depth of experience working with individuals in a caring and compassionate manner to properly organize their estate in a way to best protect their assets.

• Wills

• Healthcare Proxies

• Powers of Attorney

Partners:

Mark J. Longo, Esq.

Joy LaMarca, Esq.

Kevin E. Brzezinski, Esq.

Jami Durante Rogowski, Esq.

Jennifer Hurley, Esq.

Nicholas J. Ingrassia, Esq.

Gary Kanellis, Esq.

Brittnay M. McAvoy, Esq.

Emma Rabideau, Esq.

Charles Santoli, Esq.

George R. Slingerland, Esq.

Attorneys:

Megan Boggs O’Connor, Esq.

Carolyn L. DeVaughn, Esq.

Matthew Dubois, Esq.

Damien M. Hallatt, Esq.

Michael H. Kooshoian, Esq.

Stephanie Leonardo, Esq.

Alyssa M. Pinzon, Esq.

Andrew J. Schop, Esq.

Stephen J. Schop, Esq.

Victor Vysochan, Esq.

Pierce V. Young, Esq.

Of Counsel:

Andrew Hirsch, Esq.

Arthur A. Pasquariello, Esq.

Special Counsel:

Jeff Palumbo, Esq.