Audrey Patrone Peartree

Audrey Patrone Peartree

Pittsford, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates Litigation - Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Rochester, NY.

Biography

Audrey Patrone specializes in litigation and trust and estate matters, offering guidance and counsel to individuals and families in Pittsford, New York and the surrounding areas. She assists with asset transitions during life and after death, handling transfers and sales of family-owned businesses, and managing trust and estate administration. Her practice includes creating essential documents such as wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and pre-nuptial agreements. Audrey is committed to implementing strategies that address estate and income tax considerations effectively.

Audrey also supports corporate fiduciaries in administering and interpreting wills and trusts, providing counsel on strategies aimed at limiting their liability while fulfilling fiduciary duties. Her extensive knowledge extends to advising not-for-profit organizations, helping them manage and administer bequests and gifts.

Her legal career began as deputy chief counsel to the Reagan-Bush '84 National Campaign Committee. She then contributed to the Presidential Personnel Office at The White House as deputy associate director, assessing candidates for presidential appointments to several key departments, including Commerce, Treasury, and Justice, as well as evaluating candidates for federal judiciary appointments. Prior to joining the Harris Beach Murtha team, Audrey practiced as a partner at Peartree & Peartree LLP in Rochester, New York.

Visit Audrey's profile on the Harris Beach Murtha website for more information about her background and services.

Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Beach Murtha logo

Overview

  • The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1988
  • The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1988

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Estates, Rochester, NY (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates

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