OUR TEAM

John P. Morell
Attorney / Owner
John has been in private practice in the Palmyra area since 1997, representing clients primarily in Wayne, Monroe, and Ontario Counties. He enjoys working with individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters including residential and commercial real estate, business law, and estate planning and administration. His areas of practice include:
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Mortgage Lending
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Business Law
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Residential & Commercial Real Estate
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Landlord/Tenant
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Wills and Estates
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Industrial Development
Admission to Practice:
New York State Bar – 1997
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department – 1997
Education:
JD, Albany Law School of Union University, Cum Laude - 1996
BA, Rochester Institute of Technology - 1991
Professional Associations & Memberships:
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Hunt Attorney Realty Club
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Wayne County Bar Association
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New York State Bar Association
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Christopher Van Kirk
Attorney
Chris was admitted to the New York State bar in 2013, and represents clients throughout the Finger Lakes region.
Areas of practice include:
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Civil litigation
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Landlord-tenant
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Real Estate
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Surrogate’s Court filings.
Admission to Practice: New York State Bar – 2013
Education:
Juris Doctor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University – 2012
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Political Science and Philosophy, State University of New York at Fredonia – 2007
Professional Associations & Memberships:
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New York State Bar Association
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Ontario County Bar Association
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Elizabeth Gerhart
Real Estate & Estate Planning Paralegal

Kim Jamison
Office Manager

Susan Wright
Real Estate Paralegal

Crystal Kelley
Real Estate Paralegal