Daniel K. Comerford - a Buffalo, Queens (NY) Estate Litigation Lawyer

Buffalo Estate Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Litigation
Probate Litigation
Wills and Trusts
Guardianships
Medical Malpractice Defense
Long Term Care
Insurance Defense
Physician and Medical Professional Defense
Nursing Home Defense

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Comerford was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where he also earned his undergraduate and Juris Doctor, and has since focused his practice on serving the needs of those fellow members of his community. Mr. Comerford graduated cum laude with a dual major in political science and European studies from Canisius College in 2004. Thereafter, Mr. Comerford attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he received his J.D. in 2009. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York. During law school, Mr. Comerford served as a law clerk at the United States Attorney's Office and Federal Public Defender's Office in Buffalo, NY. Mr. Comerford joined The Tarantino Law Firm in 2010. Mr. Comerford's professional memberships include the Erie County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Comerford was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Mr. Comerford's practice is developed on a background of defense litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home negligence, and premises liability. From that background, Mr. Comerford's practice has evolved into estate litigation within the Surrogate Court and the mediation of those matters when necessary. He also provides appropriate guidance and direction in the planning stages for the creation of a will, trust, health care proxy and power of attorney.

Mr. Comerford is also knowledgeable on guardianship and proceeding under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law on behalf of the person in need of protection. Through Article 81 proceedings, he has sought the appointment of a personal needs and/or property management guardian to act on behalf of the incapacitated individual who is unable to care for his or her own personal or property needs.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Daniel K. Comerford included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

“Super Lawyers” Rising Star, 2013 - 2015

Other Sources of Feedback About Daniel K. Comerford

Included on the 2021Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York, 2009
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, 2004
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Political Science
  Major: European Studies

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

United States Attorney's Office, Law Clerk
Federal Public Defender's Office in Buffalo, NY, Law Clerk

Bar Admissions

New York, 2010

Other Affiliations

Erie County Bar Association (Member)
New York State Bar Association (Member)
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association (Member)

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Buffalo, NY

610 Main Street
City Centre, Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14202

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Phone: 716-849-6500

Fax: 716-849-6503

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Website: https://www.tarantinolaw.com

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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