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Molly A. Sleiman

Senior Counsel

msleiman@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5115  
- Buffalo, NY Office
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Molly serves as senior counsel in our Commercial Real Estate Group. She has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial and residential real estate matters, specializing in title examination and title insurance. Molly’s focus is on researching and analyzing each property to identify potential title issues and how best to address them. Her goal is to enable her clients to make informed decisions and guide them through the various title aspects of their transactions.

Prior to joining Harris Beach Murtha, Molly served as underwriting counsel at Chicago Title Insurance Company and worked in private practice, focusing primarily on real estate law and representing clients in commercial, residential, leasing, lending and landlord-tenant matters. In addition to her real estate practice, Molly previously represented clients in estate planning and administration, as well as family and matrimonial matters.

  • As underwriting counsel at a national title company, worked with numerous law firms on title and escrow transactions ranging in value up to $50 million.
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June 18, 2026

New York Changes Mortgage Payoff Obligations to Benefit Homeowners

The amendment improves the payoff process by reducing the risk that minor discrepancies will disrupt closing.
June 3, 2026

Modification of Restrictive Covenants in New York

Practical compliance steps for removing discriminatory rstrictive covenants from the public record in New York real estate transactions.
March 24, 2026

Federal Judge Vacates New FinCEN Rule

Attorneys explain implications of a federal judge’s decision to vacate the new FinCEN rule and what businesses should expect next.
February 19, 2026

FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule Takes Effect March 1

Real estate professionals should prepare now to integrate these requirements into their transaction workflows.
January 14, 2026

New 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for Land Title Surveys

The standards focus on clearer documentation, more transparency, better communication with the surveyor and improved precision requirements.
December 3, 2025

Reducing Seller Impersonation Fraud

Fraudulent transactions involving vacant properties are on the rise.
April 18, 2025

New Reporting Requirement for Certain Residential Real Estate Transfers

The rules take effect Dec. 1, 2025 and can result in fines or imprisonment.
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
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  • Erie County Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Buffalo Institute of Medical Research, board member.

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Best Lawyers Real Estate Law, since 2027

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State University of New York at Buffalo

MBA 
2005

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
1999

State University of New York at Buffalo

MA 
1996

Hamilton College

BA 
1994

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Attorney Molly Sleiman

Molly A. Sleiman

Senior Counsel

msleiman@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Attorney Molly Sleiman

Molly A. Sleiman

msleiman@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (716) 200-5115
Buffalo, NY Office

Profile

Molly serves as senior counsel in our Commercial Real Estate Group. She has extensive experience in a broad range of commercial and residential real estate matters, specializing in title examination and title insurance. Molly’s focus is on researching and analyzing each property to identify potential title issues and how best to address them. Her goal is to enable her clients to make informed decisions and guide them through the various title aspects of their transactions.

Prior to joining Harris Beach Murtha, Molly served as underwriting counsel at Chicago Title Insurance Company and worked in private practice, focusing primarily on real estate law and representing clients in commercial, residential, leasing, lending and landlord-tenant matters. In addition to her real estate practice, Molly previously represented clients in estate planning and administration, as well as family and matrimonial matters.

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Admissions

FloridaNew YorkPennsylvania

Representative Matters

  • As underwriting counsel at a national title company, worked with numerous law firms on title and escrow transactions ranging in value up to $50 million.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Erie County Bar Association, Real Property Law Committee, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Buffalo Institute of Medical Research, board member.

Recognition

Best Lawyers Real Estate Law, since 2027

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