GARUFI LAW P.C

What GARUFI LAW P.C does

Garufi Law P.C. is a private professional law corporation founded in March 1991 by Carman M. Garufi and his mother Sandra J. Garufy (who passed away in 2023) in Binghamton, New York. The firm operates a single office at 68 Oak Street, Second Floor, Binghamton, and serves individual consumers and small businesses across the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania, with three licensed attorneys admitted in New York and/or Pennsylvania. The practice covers family law (divorce, custody, support, adoption), criminal defense (DWI/DWAI, felonies, misdemeanors, drug crimes), estate planning (wills, probate, guardianship, healthcare proxies, power of attorney), personal injury, real estate transactions, and civil litigation; family law is the primary revenue driver, supported by Carman Garufi's continuous Best Lawyers in America (since 2006) and Super Lawyers Upstate New York (since 2014) recognition.

The firm employs approximately nine people, including three attorneys (Carman M. Garufi, Debra J. Cohn, Andrew R. Petroski), a paralegal (Lisa Dunlap, since 2015), and an operations/marketing lead (Elizabeth Garufi). Revenue is generated through traditional hourly billing and case-specific flat-fee arrangements, with retainers collected via an online LawPay portal. There are no proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, apps, or API offerings. The go-to-market model is sales-led, anchored in personal reputation, peer recognition, community involvement (Broome County Bar Association leadership, youth coaching, nonprofit boards), and direct client intake via phone, text, email, and website contact form. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per matter following an initial consultation.

The firm has no external investment, no subsidiaries, no partnerships, no M&A history, and no funding rounds; it is entirely founder-owned and operated as a professional corporation under New York law. Operational footprint is regional rather than national, with no remote practice claims beyond the stated Southern Tier NY / Northern Tier PA service area.

Name

GARUFI LAW P.C

Legal name

Garufi Law P.C.

Website

https://garufilaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Garufi Law P.C. is a private Binghamton, NY general-practice law firm founded in 1991, serving individuals and small businesses across the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania in family law, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury, real estate, and civil litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM), Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Family law services
• Criminal defense representation
• Estate planning legal
• Personal injury law
• Civil litigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Professional Services: Traditional hourly billing and/or flat-fee arrangements for legal representation. Clients engage attorneys for specific legal matters including family law, criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, personal injury, and civil litigation. Retainers may be required for ongoing representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Garufi Law P.C. is a general practice law firm providing legal representation in family law (divorce, custody, support, adoption), criminal defense (DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, drug crimes), estate planning (wills, probate, guardianship, healthcare proxies), personal injury, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and civil litigation. The firm serves individuals and families in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania from its Binghamton, NY office, billing through hourly or flat-fee arrangements with retainers as needed.

Product overview

Garufi Law P.C. is a general practice law firm offering unified legal services through distinct practice areas. The firm provides Family Law (divorce, custody, support, adoption), Criminal Defense (DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, drug crimes), General Practice Areas (estate planning, personal injury, real estate, civil litigation, guardianship), and civil litigation services. The practice operates from a single Binghamton, NY office, with attorneys Carman M. Garufi, Debra J. Cohn, and Andrew R. Petroski serving clients across the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Law Services Legal representation in family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic violence, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, equitable distribution, and adoption, provided to individuals and families in the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.
• Criminal Defense Criminal defense representation for individuals charged with DWI/DWAI, felonies, white collar crimes, misdemeanors, drug crimes, and disorderly conduct at state and federal levels.
• Estate Planning Estate planning services covering wills, probate, guardianship, healthcare proxies, and power of attorney for individuals seeking to protect and transfer assets.
• Personal Injury Personal injury representation for slip-and-fall, malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, auto accidents, and dog bite claims, including evidence gathering from police reports, witnesses, and medical records.
• Real Estate Legal Services Legal services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in New York state, including sale, purchase, deed transfer, contract review, property history examination, and lien/encumbrance review.
• Civil Litigation Civil litigation representation for breach of contract, business ownership disputes, agreement review, case examination, and legal advice.
• Guardianship Matters Guardianship representation handled by attorney Debra J. Cohn for adult guardianship matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of experience representing families in legal matters

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rocket Lawyer: Online legal services platform providing document preparation and attorney access across estate planning, family, and small business matters. Comparable as a tech-enabled substitute competing for the same consumer legal matters that traditional firms like Garufi Law serve.
• LegalZoom: Online legal services platform offering self-service and attorney-assisted products across wills, divorce, real estate, and small business matters. Comparable as a substitute provider for the simpler, lower-complexity matters in Garufi Law's portfolio that face commoditization pressure.

Regional players

• Jackson White Law: Broome County / Southern Tier competitor serving overlapping family law, criminal defense, and personal injury clientele. Comparable as a regional peer with similar practice mix and target client segments in the same geographic market.
• Petersen & Petersen: Smaller Binghamton-area family and general practice firm operating in the same Southern Tier market. Comparable as a similarly sized local competitor competing for the same family law, criminal defense, and general practice clients.

Direct peers

• Foley Griffin LLP: Binghamton-based multi-practice law firm offering family law, criminal defense, real estate, and estate planning services. Comparable as a similar-sized regional direct peer competing for the same Southern Tier client base across overlapping practice areas.
• Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP: Long-established Binghamton-based general practice firm serving the Southern Tier of New York. Comparable in regional focus, multi-practice breadth, and target clientele across family law, estate planning, real estate, personal injury, and civil litigation.
• Coughlin & Gerhart LLP: Binghamton-headquartered multi-office law firm serving the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Directly comparable in geographic footprint, multi-practice scope (real estate, estate planning, litigation, family law), and similar community-rooted business model.
• O'Connor, O'Connor, Slivka & Kelleher LLP: Multi-practice Binghamton-based law firm serving clients across the Southern Tier. Comparable in regional focus, horizontal practice breadth, and target client mix including family law, real estate, estate planning, and litigation.
• Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP: Binghamton-based regional law firm with a similar Southern Tier service area and comparable multi-discipline practice areas including family law, real estate, estate planning, and civil litigation. Direct peer given shared geography and overlapping service offerings.
• Tully Rinckey PLLC: Multi-practice regional law firm with offices across New York State, including a Vestal (Binghamton-area) office where attorney Debra J. Cohn previously served as Managing Partner. Directly comparable as a horizontal general-practice firm serving the same Southern Tier geography and overlapping practice areas (family law, criminal defense, real estate, civil litigation).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garufi-law-p.c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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