About

A deep focus on high-asset divorce cases

At Vance & Zeis Attorneys, working on high-asset, complex divorce cases is all we do. That’s why many of our clients are referred to us by other attorneys seeking our expertise.

Paul A. Vance, Esq.

Paul Vance has limited his practice in the field of matrimonial and family law for the past 36 years. He is the former chair of the Erie County Matrimonial and Family Law Committee and a former fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

  • He has lectured extensively in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law for the New York State Bar, Erie County Bar Association, Office of Court Administration and the Fourth Department Law Guardian Panel Program. 
  • He is designated as a Court Neutral Evaluator by the Office of Court Administration in complex matrimonial matters. 
  • Since 1995 his name has appeared in consecutive annual editions of the National Directory entitled “Best Lawyers of America” in the field of Matrimonial and Family Law. 
  • He is also listed in the editions of the New York Magazine “Super Lawyers” in 2007-present in the field of Family Law

  • Areas of Practice: Matrimonial and Family Law

  • Bar Admissions: New York, 1985

  • Education: Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana. J.D., Law Review Staff
    State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
    Honors: cum laude

  • Classes/Seminars: Matrimonial and Family Law for the New York State Bar, Lectured and conducted.
    Erie County Bar Association, Lectured and conducted extensive number of seminars.
    Office of Court Administration and the Fourth Department Law Guardian Panel Program, Lectured

  • Honors and Awards: National Directory Entitled “Best Lawyers of America,” Field of Matrimonial and Family Law 24 consecutive years
    New York Magazine “Super Lawyers,” Field of Family Law, 2007 – 2022

  • Professional Associations and Memberships: Erie County Matrimonial and Family Law Committee, Former Chair
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Former Fellow
    NYSBA, Member, New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, Member

Erica M. Zeis, Esq.

Since Erica Zeis was admitted to practice in 2012, she has focused her practice exclusively in the area of divorce and family law, handling a wide range of issues from equitable distribution, separations, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, custody and adoptions, as well as the preparation and negotiations of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). As with her partner, Erica concentrates her practice on financially complex divorce actions. Erica is a member of the New York State Bar Association, as well as the Bar Association of Erie County.

  • Areas of Practice: Divorce and Family Law
  • Bar Admissions: New York, 2012
  • Education: State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York  J.D.
    State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, B.A., Honors: cum laude
  • Honors and Awards: New York Magazine “Super Lawyers” Rising Star, 2018 – 2022; Super Lawyers 2023-present
  • Professional Associations and Memberships: Bar Association of Erie County Matrimonial & Family Law Committee, Former Chair • NYSBA, Member, New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, Member

Stephanie Cook

An accomplished litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of family law, Stephanie brings skillful advocacy and a detail-oriented approach to each matter she handles. She is dedicated to achieving effective, practical results for her clients while maintaining a balanced perspective on the emotional and financial considerations inherent in family law matters.

  • Areas of Practice: Divorce and Family Law
  • Bar Admissions: Texas (2016) and New York (2022)
  • Education: Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas J.D.,
    • Denison University, Granville, Ohio, B.A.
      Nichols School, Buffalo, New York
  • Honors and Awards: Upstate New York “Super Lawyers” Rising Star 2023, 2024
  • Professional Associations and Memberships: Bar Association of Erie County

For Referring Attorneys

For more than 30 years, Vance & Zeis has built a reputation among other attorneys for our expertise in high-asset divorce cases. Countless clients have been referred to our firm by attorneys who want the best representation for their clients.

If you are an attorney, you can be assured we will treat your referred client with the same commitment and attention to detail that you show them.

Call Paul Vance or Erica Zeis at 716-854-4474 to discuss your client’s needs. Or reach out to us using our convenient contact form:

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