Erie County, NY
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Erie County anchors Western New York's legal market and is home to Buffalo — New York's second-largest city. The Erie County Supreme Court (8th Judicial District) handles civil, criminal, family, and surrogate matters. Buffalo hosts the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, the Second Circuit's occasional sessions, and the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. The region's economy combines healthcare (Kaleida, Catholic Health), education (SUNY Buffalo), manufacturing, logistics, and cross-border Canadian commerce.