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Marcie A. Finlay

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Of Counsel

Ms. Finlay became Of Counsel to Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP in 2017. She is a graduate of Cornell Law School, and prior to joining Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, she practiced law in Ithaca for over 20 years with Blumkin, Finlay & Bixler, LLP and Blumkin & Finlay, LLP. Ms. Finlay practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate and Estate Administration, Guardianship and Special Needs Planning.

Ms. Finlay is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Tompkins County Bar Association. She has previously served as a Board Member for the Community Foundation of Tompkins County and McGraw House. She is a volunteer Panel Member for the Surrogate Decision Making Committee and frequently speaks to community groups on topics related to Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning.

Practice Areas

Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Education

Cornell Law School

  • J.D., magna cum laude, 1996

University of Illinois

  • B.A., with University honors,
    1991

Professional Affiliations

  • New York State Bar Association (Member)
  • Tompkins County Bar Association (Member)
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