Joseph M. O'Bryan - Troy, NY
Attorney at Fowler Doyle Spiess PLLC
Elder Law Lawyers in Troy, NY
317 Brick Church Road Troy, NY 12180
Troy Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Real Estate
Attorney Information
Overview
Joseph M. O’Bryan was born and raised in Troy, New York, graduating from La Salle Institute in 2014, before moving on to the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he received Bachelor’s degrees in Communication and Economics in 2018. Joe then returned to the Capital Region, and earned his MBA in Marketing from the University at Albany in 2020. He finished his schooling in 2023, graduating with a JD from the University at Buffalo School of Law, with a Certificate in Sports Law. Joe was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 2024.
Joe previously spent time with Fowler Doyle Spiess PLLC as an intern. Now, as an associate attorney, he primarily handles elder law and estate planning/administration, as well as real property and business law matters.
Joe enjoys watching, playing, and coaching sports – especially coaching hockey at his alma mater, LaSalle – as well as playing and listening to music of all sorts.
Education
Legal Education
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University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York, 2023
J.D.
Honors: Sports Law concentration, 2023 (Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Vice-President)
Non Legal Education
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University at Albany School of Business, Albany, New York, 2020
M.B.A.
Major: Marketing -
State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, New York, 2018
Bachelor’s degree
Major: Communication and Economics
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2024
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Trust and Estates and Elder Law Sections), 2024 - Present
- Rensselaer County Bar Association (Treasurer, 2025-26; 3rd Vice President, 2026-current)
Contact
317 Brick Church Road
Troy, NY 12180
Phone Number: 518-279-1143
Fax Number: 518-279-4320
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.fowlerlawoffice.com
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