Terry J. Kirwan, Jr.

Terry J. Kirwan, Jr. serves clients at Kirwan Law Firm, P.C., located in Syracuse, New York. His practice encompasses a wide range of legal services, including:•    Commercial Law•    Business Formation•    Contract Issues•    Appeals•    Partnership Disputes•    Personal Injury•    Civil Litigation•    Probate Litigation•    Real Estate LitigationMr. Kirwan has built a distinguished career handling complex commercial and banking matters throughout New York State. He provides comprehensive representation to businesses at every stage of their development, from initial formation through operational challenges, dispute resolution, and eventual sale or succession planning. His corporate clients range from small local enterprises to prominent New York State companies seeking strategic legal guidance.In the municipal sector, Mr. Kirwan represents local governments on various matters, particularly focusing on zoning regulations and defending against Article 78 proceedings. His advocacy extends across multiple judicial forums, having presented arguments at both trial and appellate levels within state and federal court systems. Notably, he has appeared before the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.The scope of Mr. Kirwan's practice also includes significant work in personal injury cases. He has secured favorable outcomes for numerous clients in automobile liability claims, medical malpractice actions and wrongful death suits. His approach combines thorough case preparation with effective courtroom advocacy. He holds an AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Kirwan earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University in 1990, following his undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, where he graduated cum laude in 1987. Furthering his commitment to trial advocacy, he received a Master of Laws in trial advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2021.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.