Biography
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.
Education
- Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
- J.D. - 1996
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of Illinois
- B.A. - 1991
- Honors: University Honors
Certified Legal Specialties
Classes & Seminars
Pro-Bono Activities
- Volunteer Panel Member for the Surrogate Decision Making Committee
Representative Clients
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Honors
Ancillary Businesses
References
Past Positions
- Blumkin, Finlay & Bixler, LLP
- Blumkin & Finlay, LLP
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Tompkins County Bar Association (Member)
Practice Areas
- Trust & Estates