WHO WE ARE
Providing representation and legal counsel throughout New York State.
Mannion Copani offers topflight representation in the areas of Pre-Medicaid Planning & Family Trust Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Commercial Contracts & Transactions and Business/Real Estate Transactions.
Our size and depth of experience allow us to effectively assist in handling the most complex matters and transactions while providing the personal and individual attention that clients deserve and demand. At Mannion Copani we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining hands-on, personal contact with clients and client matters.
Need long term care, Medicaid, trust, estate planning assistance?
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Medicaid & Trusts
Medicaid & Trusts
Business Law & Contracts
Business Law & Contracts
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
Litigation
Litigation
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
OUR ATTORNEYS
Terence A.J. Mannion | Partner
A founding partner of Mannion Copani, Mr. Mannion has been involved in Commercial Real Estate and Business Transactions for more than forty years. Starting his career representing mortgage lenders, Mr. Mannion transitioned into commercial work at the same time that he founded Mannion Copani in 1989. Today, he represents clients on numerous fronts including litigation & trial matters, contract negotiation, business organization and consulting, mortgage and real estate transactions, criminal matters, matters involving government approval and permitting and Municipal Law.
Mr. Mannion’s career includes representation of developers, purchasers, sellers, lenders and tenants. He has overseen the closing of more than a billion dollars in commercial real estate transactions covering office buildings, shopping centers, mixed use strip centers, commercial condominiums, medical facilities and industrial sites.
Areas of Practice
Commercial Real Estate, Business Formation and General Business Services, Mortgage Closings, Commercial Transactions, Commercial and Personal Litigation, Estates and Trusts, Municipal Law, Residential Real Estate.
Education
University of Notre Dame (B.A. 1981), Syracuse University (J.D. 1983)
Admissions
New York State Bar 1984 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York 1985
Boards
Falk Precision, Inc., Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Water Board of Onondaga County, Unity Wildcats Girls’ AAU Basketball (Chairman), Rape Crisis Center of Central New York, Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation
Anthony F. Copani | Partner
Anthony F. Copani, of Mannion Copani, has protected hundreds of families and their fortunes, small and large, over the past forty years. Tony, with his calm, clear, authoritative voice brings all this wisdom to bear for you and yours… to protect your family fortune.
Tony’s 40+ years’ direct experience in building and winning Medicaid cases gives you assurance immediately that you’re in the right hands.
Laure Oliver | Partner
Laurie Oliver started as an associate at Mannion & Copani in the early 90’s and has grown along with the firm in both breadth of practice and experience. Mrs. Oliver’s effective and successful common-sense approach derives from her years of experience handling real estate closings ranging from $3,000 purchases to $30,000,000 dollar securitizations. Treating all with the same passionate concern and care, she is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on retail shopping center representation.
Mrs. Oliver has been directly involved in closing more than $300 million in commercial real property and more than 5,000 residential mortgage closings. Her across-the-board real estate representation includes extensive experience in lease negotiations, land use matters and title insurance.
Mrs. Oliver also has extensive experience in Trust, Estate and Surrogate’s Court Matters, including the winding up of Trusts, probating Wills and Administration Proceedings. She has handled all Estate Matters from Small Estates to Million Dollar Estates and complex Estate litigation matters.
Mrs. Oliver also assists with the firm’s litigation practice including disputes involving Real Estate, Mechanics Liens and Business matters.
Areas of Practice
Commercial Real Property, Residential Real Property, Land Use, Business Transactions, Litigation, Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Probate, and Administration Proceedings.
Education
SUNY Cortland (B.A. 1989); Syracuse University (J.D. 1992 cum laude)
Admissions
New York State Bar 1993
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Why Choose Us?
Medicaid laws are complex and always changing. Having a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney on your side is vital. Seasoned attorneys, Tony Copani and Terry Mannion, possess a comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid rules and laws, and they fully understand how the system works.
When families, individuals, and couples face dealing with Medicaid, we’re there to provide assistance and representation throughout the Medicaid application process. You may have to go to court and argue your case in a Medicaid fair hearing. Regardless of the size of your family fortune, our team works hard to protect it. Even if your loved one is already in a nursing home or about to enter one, you may still have options to protect your family’s assets.