Bruce A. Ikefugi

Areas of Concentration

Real Estate Law

Professional Experience

Mr. Ikefugi has limited his practice to the area of real estate law since admission to the New York State Bar in 1990. His practice focuses on residential and commercial purchases and sales, mortgage lending, statewide foreclosure and relocation services. He has negotiated, drafted documents, and closed numerous commercial loans on behalf of numerous commercial lenders. Mr. Ikefugi has also represented several municipalities relative to foreclosures in connection with various grants and municipal liens.

Mr. Ikefugi has presented to corporate clients, real estate agents, sellers and homebuyers on a variety of topics related to real estate law, including foreclosures, mortgage financing and home purchases.

Personal Statement

"I spend much of my personal time reading, and I especially enjoy books which detail the life and world of another human being.  Anyone who reads good literature cannot help but develop compassion, sympathy and a sense of charity for others. This interest led me to focus my practice in real property law which is probably the most collaborative of practices. Some transactions can involve as many as eight points of view - the seller, the purchaser and their respective attorneys, the title company, lender and two real estate agents.  It is a challenge to meet most or all of their concerns and a pleasure to be a part of a significant milestone in a person's life."

Education

J.D., 1989, State University of New York at Buffalo Law School
B.A. in English, 1981, University of Rochester

Admissions to Practice

New York State, 1990

Professional Associations & Memberships

Bar Association of Erie County, Member
Erie County Distressed Properties Task Force, Member

Publications

Relocation Training Manual for Closings in New York State

Awards