Herald Price Fahringer Papers

Mr. Herald Price Fahringer was born in Lewisburg, Pa., on Nov. 6, 1927. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Pennsylvania State college, served in the United States Army, and in 1956, graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School. For the majority of his career, Mr. Fahringer practiced criminal law in New York State, predominantly in the city of Buffalo and the borough of Manhattan. Mr. Fahringer was a champion of the First Amendment as many of his cases concerned Freedom of Speech; the most notable being the defense of Larry Flynt, 1976-1977. Mr. Fahringer also represented defendants in high profile murder trials: The People of the State of New York v. Claus Von Bulow, 1982, and The People of the State of New York v. Jean S. Harris, 1980. Mr. Fahringer was also well-known for his active participation within the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He supported initiatives to further education on criminal law by contributing a wealth of literature to the field, and by frequently presenting at law schools and conferences. Mr. Fahringer died February 12, 2015 at his home in Manhattan.