ABOUT US


We combine the expertise of a big law firm with the personal touch of a boutique practice, ensuring you receive the best of both worlds. Whether you're navigating complex legal terrain or simply need a contract prepared, we are your go-to for reliable and approachable legal counsel.

O U R C O M M I T M E N T

Our firm’s commitment to ethical and professional standards sets us apart. We operate with integrity, transparency, and patience. We are not just your legal advocates, we are your trusted advisors, providing guidance and support for your business operations.

We are a Small Firm with Big Experience, here to support your business needs and help you achieve your goals.

Danielle and Nicole worked closely together at McGuire Development Company for many years, providing general counsel services for all facets of McGuire’s business. One service area that we were unable to provide, however, was our advocacy of non-profit organizations who engaged our McGuire’s Ownership Representation services . It was clear that we had much to offer our construction and real estate clients in the form of corporate strategy and structure, negotiations, and contract drafting, non-litigation dispute resolution, risk management, and everything from business formation to business divorce and separation. As such, Shainbrown Komin, PLLC was born on January 1, 2022, alongside its affiliate, Bellwether Advisors, LLC, and has grown to become a trusted resource for businesses large and small, disadvantaged entrepreneurs, established real estate professionals, and everyone in between.

30+ Years of Combined Experience

150+ Successful Legal Engagements

Serving all NYS Counties

Meet the Owners

The foundation of our brand is our commitment to quality. With the highest level of professionalism and our comprehensive legal background, we are the best fit for your intricate business and investment needs.

  • Principal

    Shainbrown Komin, PLLC

    Bellwether Advisors, LLC

    Danielle combines extensive real estate and commercial development experience together with a strong legal background. Through her experience at Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham, coupled with her decade-long tenure at McGuire Development Company, Danielle has developed a vast knowledge of real estate markets, property management, legal processes, and business efficiencies. Her expertise spans all aspects of the real estate development industry from client consulting and project visioning to negotiating agreements and securing project financing. Danielle’s comprehensive background allows her to anticipate trends and client needs before they emerge. As a lifelong resident of Western New York, her thorough understanding of the real estate climate in this community places her on the cutting edge of real estate development and revitalization.

    Danielle lends her expertise and passion to the community as a board member for several organizations. She is a proud member of the Leadership Buffalo Class of 2011 and is honored to have received the Buffalo Business First “40 Under 40” Award (2012), Power 125 Women (2019), Power 150 Women (2020), Power 200 Women (2021), and Power 250 (2022).

    Relevant Experience & Education:

    • Chairperson of the Arc of Erie County (formerly Heritage Centers) Board of Directors

    • Vice Chairperson for the YMCA Board of Directors

    • Member of the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Bills Foundation

    • Member of the Board of Directors, Brookfield Country Club (first female)

    • Member of the Dopkins 2022 Advisory Board

    • A graduate with distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a cum laude graduate of the University at Buffalo Law School.

  • Principal

    Shainbrown Komin, PLLC

    Bellwether Advisors, LLC

    Nicole has a wide range of experience in WNY commercial real estate and represents clients through all phases of a development project. She works closely with business owners, non-for-profits, charter schools, and private businesses to provide solutions to their real estate and business concerns. While every engagement is unique, Nicole has developed strategies over the years from her diverse experience as General Counsel at McGuire Development and as an attorney to project director of a medical-legal partnership at one of the area’s largest hospital networks. Nicole’s past experience illustrates her ability to implement project plans, negotiate on behalf of clients, and provide a detail-oriented approach to real estate development.

    Nicole currently serves as Vice Chair on the GObike Board of Directors and is an active member of the Urban Roots Board of Directors. She previously served on the Board of Directors for several organizations including the WNY Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of NY and was the former Vice Chair of the Amherst Senior Transportation Services Board of Directors. She is a recipient of the 2019 Doris S. Hoffman Outstanding New Lawyer Award and was recognized as a Rising Star through Upstate NY Super Lawyers.

    • Relevant Experience & Education:

    • Invigorated Legal Background

    • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter

    • Former Vice Chair of Amherst Senior Transportation Services Board

    • A graduate of the University of Buffalo Higher Education Administration Master’s program and graduate of the University at Buffalo Law School.

A FEW OF OUR

CUSTOM SERVICES

01. Corporate Formation

Build a solid foundation by strategizing for future success.

02. Risk Management

A dedicated legal team is invaluable for risk management, safeguarding your business from potential liabilities and ensuring long-term stability.

03. Construction Law

Our unique, hands-on experience in the construction industry affords us a unique skillset navigating complex agreements, mitigating risks, and ensuring project success.

04. Real Estate

We help you make informed decisions, understand project intricacies, and successfully advance property-related business ventures.