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Associate Attorney Justin L. Hendricks graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 with a major in Political Science and Economics, and a minor in the Hesburgh Program in Public Service.. He graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2013 where he was Executive Notes Editor of the Buffalo Intellectual Property Law Journal. Mr. Hendricks also received the American Bankruptcy Institute Medal for Excellence in Bankruptcy Award and the Laidlaw Law Alumni Association Award for Best Performance in the area of Commercial Law.. He is admitted to practice in New York State, and is a member of the American Association for Justice, the New York State Bar Association, and the Erie County Bar Association.

As senior counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC, William holds a wealth of knowledge about family and criminal law – the latter not only from working as an attorney in the field, but also as a New York State Police trooper and investigator.. William earned his juris doctorate from the University at Buffalo Law School while working as a state trooper in the Cheektowaga barracks. He gained knowledge of all the elements surrounding felony, misdemeanor and DWI cases with his work as a State Trooper, and now uses that knowledge to help clients facing criminal charges.. William also has experience in family and matrimonial law through his private practice work. He has drafted motions in all areas of family law, including divorces, child custody and visitation rights, and he has attended numerous hearings and argued motions before the courts.. William earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Canisius College before pursuing his juris doctorate. Besides his careers with the State Police and as a sole practitioner, William has worked as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at Hilbert College and as an investigator/contractor with a bank.

As an attorney with a background in law, management, and public policy at the state, federal, and international levels, Aaron Aisen brings a unique perspective to Goldberg Segalla, where his practice primarily focuses on handling compliance and other regulatory matters for clients in the financial arena, especially in the insurance and reinsurance industries.. Aaron has hands-on understanding of a variety of federal and state financial laws and regulations. He has previous experience as a compliance investigations officer at a major international bank where he gained experience with the Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations in addition to various other banking regulations. He has helped clients navigate the regulatory landscape in a number of areas including Dodd-Frank, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA)/Regulation Z, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other state and federal statutes and regulations in the area of financial regulation, consumer protection, and cybersecurity/data privacy. Aaron has also advised on various regulatory requirements associated with multi-million and billion dollar transactions.. He has assisted clients in responding to regulatory actions by various regulators including FINRA.  He has also assisted clients with understanding the potential impact of proposed legislation and regulation such as the new, first-of-its-kind cyber security regulation for financial institutions in New York, and the impact of Dodd-Frank on proposed state legislation. In addition, he has experience with litigation in several areas including regulatory enforcement, insurance coverage, commercial and contract disputes, intellectual property, personal injury, and civil rights.. Aaron is a frequent author of blog posts and widely distributed articles focusing on a variety of financial, cybersecurity/data privacy, and other regulatory issues, including the impact of Dodd Frank on the insurance industry,  U.S. and EU Solvency II issues, the Affordable Care Act, the Solvency Modernization Initiative and Principle-Based Reserving and the impact of anti-money laundering regulations and other anti-corruption provisions on the insurance and reinsurance industries.. Aaron’s background includes experience in several legislative offices — at the state and federal levels — and at the United Kingdom House of Commons in London. He also interned at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office in Rochester, New York, and the City of Rochester Law Department, where he assisted with regulatory enforcement and litigation. During law school, he was a student clerk for an administrative law judge with the New York State Division of Human Rights and for then-Justice Salvatore Martoche of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department. While earning his juris doctor at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, Aaron was an executive editor of the Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal and sat on the Jessup International Moot Court Board. During law school, he spent a semester at the University of Glasgow in Scotland where he studied European Union law, UK administrative, labor and tax law, and international criminal law.. Aaron recently served as co-convener of the Campus Ministries Association at the University at Buffalo. He currently serves as co-chair of the Young Lawyers Committee at the Bar Association of Erie County.

As an attorney for over 40 years, I have the experience as well as the expertise to address a variety of legal problems and issues. In my practice, I regularly appear in local, county and state and federal courts, and I have successfully handled appeals to the New York Appellate Division as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals. I would be pleased to speak to you personally about your legal needs.

As a trial attorney with over three hundred bench and jury trials in criminal and personal injury cases, I can handle your matter from beginning to end, bringing over thirty years of experience. When you need personal service, when you want your attorney to return your phone calls, then you need me.

As a member of the firm’s Business and Commercial Practice Group, James Macri focuses his practice on helping a range of commercial clients find innovative, cost-effective ways to resolve their legal disputes through strategies that include litigation, arbitration, or mediation.. James handles a wide variety of matters for commercial developers and other clients in the construction industry, including complex construction defect claims and contract disputes, among others. He also resolves difficult landlord/tenant disputes and handles franchising and licensing issues for clients in the sports and entertainment and hospitality industries. He is a regular contributor to the firm’s Sports and Entertainment Law Insider blog, and frequently writes on matters pertaining to his legal practice.. While earning his J.D. at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, James was a judicial intern for the Niagara County Court, where he wrote opinions for criminal and civil appeals and participated in court proceedings and conferences. James finished in the top 10 percent of his class and served as executive business editor for the Intellectual Property Law Journal.. He also received a Master of Business Administration degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, finishing in the top 10 percent of his class.

As a member of the Complete Counsel team at LoTempio P.C. Law Group, Amanda Zafur concentrates her practice in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability. She has the ability to relate to her clients’ struggles with lost wages and mounting medical costs, and guides them through the complex Workers’ Comp and Social Security systems. She’s able to handle all aspects of New York State Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Administration claims. From filing the initial documentation, to investigating your case and representing you in hearings and appeals, Ms. Zafur remains transparent throughout the entire process.. Ms. Zafur graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Political Science. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where she was elected Vice President of the Domestic Violence Task Force. Ms. Zafur also served as Associate Editor to the Buffalo Journal of Gender Law & Social Policy, and was selected to participate on the SUNY Buffalo Law National Trial Team. Ms. Zafur also served as a legal intern for the Honorable Barbara Howe of Erie County Surrogate’s Court.. Ms. Zafur is admitted to practice in New York State and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. She is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Minority Bar Association of Western New York. She’s influential in the Western New York community as a member of Dress for Success Buffalo, the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund President's Council and Sass & Success, a networking group focused on empowering women professionals.. Ms. Zafur also assists with Personal Injury and Criminal matters as well.

Anthony M. Kroese is an associate in the firm’s Buffalo office, focusing his practice on commercial litigation, business services, and sport and entertainment law matters. Anthony serves a wide variety of clients in commercial transactions, personal and commercial real estate, and the creative and cost-effective resolution of development and construction contract disputes. He also handles franchising, licensing, and other contracts for clients in the sports and entertainment and hospitality industries.. Anthony graduated from Notre Dame Law School, where he was a chosen admissions fellow. He also served as Social Chair of the Student Bar Association, Editor of the Journal of College and University Law, and the school’s Student Representative to the American Bar Association (ABA). While at Notre Dame, Anthony worked with the school’s NCAA Compliance Office in Athletics, and externed for the Public Defender Program in South Bend, Indiana. Upon graduation, Notre Dame recognized him with the William O. McLean Law School Community Citizenship Award for his service and leadership.. As an undergraduate at Canisius College, Anthony was deeply involved in student life, service, and college governance, and his work had a lasting impact on student government. He distinguished himself as Student Master of the DiGamma honor society, and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society. The Alumni Association recognized him with their Distinguished Senior Award in 2014; he also received the Political Science Department’s Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. Anthony served as the Executive Vice President of the Undergraduate Student Association for three consecutive terms. Alongside his executive responsibilities, he served on the Committees for Student Engagement and Retention and Orientation Staff Selection, as well as the school’s top-level Long Range Strategic Planning Committee. Anthony also founded and chaired the Council of Presidents, the first representative body bringing together the leaders of all student clubs, and was co-chair of the Bid Committee that brought the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference to the school. He graduated summa cum laude from the All-College Honors Program with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Government, completing an Honors thesis examining “Servant Leadership” as practiced and promoted on Jesuit campuses.. Before graduating from Notre Dame, Anthony was a summer associate at Goldberg Segalla, assisting in the Business and Commercial and Global Insurance Services Practice Groups. Before returning to the firm, he served on the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Student Division Nominating Committee.

Anthony J. Lana was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Canisius College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After college, Mr. Lana entered law school and obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Akron in 1992. That same year he took and passed the New York State Bar Exam and relocated back to the Buffalo area. In 1993, Mr. Lana was admitted to practice in NYS and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.In 1993, Mr Lana began his career as a criminal defense attorney. He has experience working at every level of the criminal justice system ranging from vehicle traffic matters to homicides. This broad exposure has enabled Mr. Lana to gain great knowledge of the criminal law process at all levels. With over 26 years experience, Mr. Lana has formed many valuable friendships with prosecutors, judges, clerks, bailiffs, corrections officers, probation officers and judicial assistants that continue to be of great benefit to his practice . Lana has established a remarkable criminal law practice with a proven track record of success. Among his many professional accomplishments, Mr. Lana has been inducted into the National College for DUI Defense. The NCDD is the only organization in the country accredited to certify lawyers in the DUI Defense Law specialty practice area. Members of NCDD have argued and appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States and have authored and co-authored amicus briefs. Mr. Lana has been selected as a New York State Super Lawyer since 2012. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Less than 5 percent of the lawyers in New York State are named to Super . Lana resides in Amherst, NY with his wife Kim and their two children. They are parishioners of Christ the King Church in Snyder. Mr. Lana is completely fluent in Italian.Let criminal defense attorney Anthony J. Lana handle your case with diligence, persistence and personal care – where your matter will be kept discreet and confidential.

Anne E. Joynt is a Partner at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC. Anne has spent her entire legal career at the firm, having joined straight out of law school in 2005. She focuses her practice on representing those affected by childhood lead poisoning, and also has experience in other cases including those involving asbestos exposure, motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products. She also represents clients who sustained abuse as children. She has participated in all aspects of a personal injury case, including trial.

Anna Marie Richmond is a solo practitioner, based in Buffalo, New York who focuses her practice on protecting her clients' civil and constitutional rights in federal and New York State Courts, and before administrative agencies. She represents clients who have suffered discrimination prohibited by New York and Federal law.  She litigates cases involving employment discrimination, housing discrimination, LGBTQ issues, police misconduct, sexual harassment, access to public accommodations, discrimination in education, retaliation under the anti-discrimination laws, prisoner civil rights, and similar issues.

Amy E. Belmont is an associate of the firm and earned her J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School. During law school, Ms. Belmont was a member of the Buffalo Law Review and served as Managing Editor of the Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal.. Ms. Belmont also received the Robert J. Connelly Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy.

Although there may be no dollar amount that can truly make up for an injured person’s losses, it is my mission at Cellino & Barnes to pursue every legal avenue possible on that individual’s behalf, in the hopes of easing at least one of the burdens suffered when placed in a situation that was not their fault.

Albert D’Aquino is one of Goldberg Segalla’s founding partners and Co-Chair of its General Liability Practice Group,  one of the firm’s largest practice groups. A seasoned trial lawyer who has served clients throughout New York for more than 30 years, Al tries — and wins — cases against the most experienced and respected plaintiffs’ attorneys in the state. He brings a goal-oriented approach to pre-trial and trial proceedings, which stands as a hallmark of his proactive, cost-effective litigation style. Within the firm, Al uses the keen insight he has gained through his decades of experience in the state and federal courtrooms of New York to teach trial technique to associates across the firm’s footprint.. In his multi-faceted law practice, Al successfully defends clients in complex product liability and premises and construction site personal injury litigation (involving New York State Labor Law). He has also represented hundreds of attorneys and physicians, as well as major pharmacy chain and other health care clients, in high-stakes malpractice litigation, and he represents insured and self-insured trucking common carriers and private fleets. Al also defends clients embroiled in catastrophic injury litigation, such as multiple-fatality auto and serious industrial accidents, and is regularly called upon to parachute into existing cases specifically for trial.

After working as in-house counsel to a real estate development company for 9 years, where I gained invaluable experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as landlord-tenant matters, I have started my own practice in order to work with and help a broader range of people with their real estate needs.

After my experiences at some large firms, I've come to deeply believe in the importance of individual relationships between lawyers and clients.  Getting to know you and your unique circumstances will enable me to provide you with the personalized service that suits your particular case or legal need.. When I'm not working on my clients' needs, you'll most likely find me on a bike or in a kayak.  I'm a big believer in extreme achievements and in doing things that others find intimidating or impossible, like expedition adventure races and steep whitewater descents.  I live by two simple mottos: always move forward, and conquer fear.  Those key lessons got me through law school as well as my service in the US Navy and countless adventures and obstacles small and large.. In law school, I studied as diverse a range of topics as I could get my hands on.  Today, I apply all of that knowledge and my nine years of experience in Social Security to giving my clients the individual service and attention they deserve and working toward getting each client the best possible outcome.

Accidents and their resulting injuries often have far reaching implications in the lives of our clients and their families. My practice focuses on compensating victims of someones negligence. Often this task requires going to court and fighting for a just and fair result. I have spent my career in the courts; I welcome the opportunity to handle your case.

A resilient spirit; the courage to go on in the face of adversity; a commitment to healing when misfortune strikes; the strength to endure when another’s negligence disrupts a life or the lives of an entire family. These are some of the attributes Ellen Sturm finds in the clients she is privileged to represent as an attorney at Cellino & Barnes. Each and every day, she is impressed by the fortitude and goodness of the hardworking people who entrust her to handle their cases. She takes very seriously my commitment to do absolutely the best job that she can for them.

A proud Senior Trial Attorney at Cellino & Barnes, Daniel Caffrey represents personal injury clients, and says it is a responsibility to be taken very seriously. He prides himself on open and honest communication with his clients. Countless times he has represented people who do not believe they are receiving a fair shake from an insurance company, sometimes even their own insurance company. Unfortunately, while insurance companies never have an issue collecting your insurance premiums, they often have an issue resolving your claim.

A graduate of Rutgers College (B.A. 1971) and Creighton University Law School (J.D. 1974), Mr. LaTona is admitted to practice in numerous courts, including New York State (1975); the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (1975), the Eastern District of New York (1986), the Northern District of New York (2001); the Southern District of New York (2003), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1976), the Seventh Circuit (1985); the Federal Circuit (1986); the United States Supreme Court (1979); the United States Tax Court (1983).. Mr. LaTona's list of notable cases includes some of Western New York's most highly publicized and most compelling cases involving allegations of fraud, conspiracy, murder and criminally negligent homicide. Mr. LaTona's practice has always included involvement in complex white collar and electronic surveillance investigations and prosecutions.. Mr. LaTona is a member of the New York State Bar Association ("N.Y.S.B.A."), the Erie County Bar Association ("E.C.B.A."), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has lectured numerous times for the N.Y.S.B.A. and the E.C.B.A. Mr. LaTona has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Naifeh and Smith, Woodward-White in each edition since 1987. In 2014, Mr. LaTona was voted Best Lawyer's Lawyer of the Year in White Collar Criminal Defense in Buffalo, NY. Mr. LaTona was selected for the 2008 New York Super Lawyers - Upstate Edition. He was the subject of a feature article in the September 2008 New York Super Lawyers - Upstate Edition magazine. Mr. LaTona was selected for the “Legal Elite of Western New York 2014”, “Buffalo Business First” and the “Buffalo Law Journal.”  He has been listed among the Top 50 Upstate Super Lawyers from 2008 - 2014.

A graduate of George Washington University Law School, Mr. Andrews has 40 years of experience litigating and trying cases throughout Western New York, in both State and Federal courts. His practice is dedicated to representing those who have sustained life-altering injuries as a result of medical malpractice, product liability, complex premises liability, construction accidents, and automobile accidents. He has tried numerous cases, many resulting in million and multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements.. Mr. Andrews is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers, and Erie County Bar Association.

A graduate of Cornell University and the University at Buffalo Law School, I have been representing people with common legal problems since 1988.  I realize that every case is the most important case for the people involved, so I handle each case personally.  My goal is generally to get a fair resolution of the case for my client with a minimum of stress and expense.

"Serious criminal defense for those charged with serious criminal offenses."  Experienced in State and Federal Criminal Matters.  Personalized aggressive legal representation.