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Zachary James Woods is a Senior Partner at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC, and the Director of the firm’s General Personal Injury Department. He began his legal career representing children injured by exposure to lead-based paint in Buffalo and Rochester, New York. As a young lawyer, he successfully argued several appeals that helped form the present-day legal standards holding landlords and municipalities accountable for childhood lead poisoning injuries in New York State. In 2014, he gave the closing argument in the first childhood lead poisoning case to receive a favorable plaintiff’s jury verdict in Erie County, New York’s history.. Today, Zachary represents clients around the State in a wide array of personal injury and legal matters. He has experience representing clients in workplace sexual harassment and sex abuse lawsuits, medical malpractice lawsuits, motor vehicle accident lawsuits, defective product and medical device lawsuits, skiing accident and premises liability lawsuits, as well as in claims brought pursuant to the New York State Labor Law. The versatility of Zachary’s legal skills has allowed him to assist clients outside the context of personal injury litigation. In the past, he has consulted on insurance coverage matters, represented a local small business with respect to several commercial claims, and successfully defended an individual in a lawsuit alleging assault and battery.

With offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Buffalo, Minnesota, Buselmeier Law Firm has been serving clients for over 12 years, in both State and Federal court. About 90% of our clients are referred from prior clients, attorneys, and other folks. We barely advertise because our work speaks for itself. Our lawyers have published educational materials with the Minnesota State Bar that thousands of Minnesota lawyers rely upon. We are constantly updated on law changes and legal strategies by reading weekly updates as well as attending and teaching continuing legal education. We offer the best representation and our lawyers are among the best lawyers in Minnesota.. We aren’t afraid to take on the big dogs! We have successfully opposed large companies, the State of Minnesota, and even the United States Government. We have earned the respect of judges and prosecutors across the state and federal courts. We won’t take on a case unless we are passionate about it and have the time to give the case the attention it deserves.. Your Rights Count! Our attorneys provide zealous representation to protect your rights. Your best interest is our main interest! We work diligently to prepare your case so that we can maximize results and minimize the damages you have suffered. We get to know you personally so that we can set goals in line with your life plans. We will explain the law, your options, and the likelihood of success so that you can make educated decisions. We always make ourselves available and invite you to call anytime for any reason. We look forward to serving you!

When you're hurt or stressed, you are not the only one to suffer - Your family does too.. You need an attorney who understands that your life isn't 9 to 5, and that there is more to an injury than missing work.. Attorney Sarah Rera delivers compassionate attention and responsive, professional legal representation to clients who have suffered an injury in an accident. With Sarah you don’t have to navigate the system alone.

When it comes to standing up for your legal rights, there is no substitute for a legal advocate who will take a genuine interest in your case and do everything possible to make sure you get the results you legally deserve.. At The Buffalo and Rochester, NY Law Offices of Kenneth Hiller our attentive attorneys provide effective representation to clients pursuing Social Security disability and consumer protection claims. Contact us today to set up a free consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer.

We are the Aggressive-Tenacious-Hardworking team for you!. We we treat you the way we want to be treated.. I provide my cell phone number to every client, return every phone call within 24 hours and personally meet with you.

Victoria Scozzaro assists terminated employees in a range of employment law matters, including claims related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, improper pay claims, including failure to pay overtime and other wage & hour violations. Victoria fights to achieve justice for firm clients who have experienced illegal conduct related to their employment.. Before joining the Wyatt and Associates, Victoria worked for a public defender in Vermont, where she supported litigation on a variety of cases including felony and misdemeanor criminal, DUI, and motor vehicle- related cases. She also worked for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, where she conducted administrative hearings at the Environmental Control Board of the NYC Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings (OATH) on a variety of environmental issues. During law school, Victoria taught speech and debate in the Chittenden Regional Correctional facility on a weekly basis. She also served as a note editor for the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law.. Victoria earned her law degree (J.D.) at Vermont Law School.. Vermont Law School, Juris DoctorBaldwin Wallace University, BA in Sustainability and Honors Business Administration

Tyson Prince is a litigator who focuses his practice on commercial litigation, professional liability, and tort defense. He has represented clients ranging from small businesses and individuals to national utility corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Tyson has successfully litigated matters for clients relating to breach of contract, business torts, labor law, products liability, malpractice, personal injury, property damage, and fraud, in both New York State and Federal Court.. Tyson graduated magna cum laude from the SUNY Buffalo Law School where he served as a Note and Comment Editor on the Buffalo Law Review. While in law school, he volunteered as a student attorney for CLARO, a non-profit organization which helps educate unrepresented debtors and identity theft victims regarding their legal rights as consumers. Previously he worked as a Summer Associate and served as a Student Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael Telesca, United States District Court Judge for the Western District of New York.

Tupchik Legal Group, PLLC provides hollistic approach to your legal needs in all areas of domestic relations and criminal defense.

Troy Flascher is a partner in the firm's Buffalo, New York office. He graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he served as an editor of the school's law review. His general litigation practice includes product liability, transportation, premises liability, auto collisions, construction accidents, contractual liability, property damage claims, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance issues and litigation, and claims of errors and omissions by insurance agents and brokers. Troy has litigated several wrongful death matters arising out of truck and automobile accidents.

Trevor M. Torcello concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial, litigation, corporate law, employment law, and commercial real estate. Mr. Torcello provides counseling on a number of current technology driven issues including social media in the workplace, and in the retention and preservation of electronically stored documents. Mr. Torcello received his J.D./M.B/A. from the University at Buffalo in 2007 and is admitted to practice before all New York State Court, the Federal District Court for the Western District of New York; and the United States Tax Court. He has also been admitted pro hac vice to represent clients in Federal District Courts in Illinois and Ohio. Mr. Torcello is active in the Western New York community, has served as a director on various area not-for-profits and has served on the UB School of Management Alumni Associations Committee on Technology and Social Networking.

Tory Langemo is an experienced criminal defense trial lawyer providing aggressive, experienced, and affordable legal representation to Minnesota residents facing criminal charges.. PRACTICE AREAS:. Mr. Langemo is the principal attorney of the law firm Langemo Law, P.A., representing citizens of the State of Minnesota accused of criminal offenses.  Prior to beginning his own law firm in 2007, he served four years on active duty in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG).. During his time in the military, Mr. Langemo served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney litigating numerous military trials and administrative proceedings.  The hundreds of hours of litigation experience he gained sharpened his advocacy skills which he stands ready to put to use for you.. In addition to representing citizens of the State of Minnesota in criminal proceedings, Mr. Langemo is also a founding member of the military criminal defense law firm Gagne, Scherer & Langemo, LLC, where he has extensive experience defending crimes which include: Negligent Homicide; Rape and Sexual Assault; Child Pornography; Computer Crimes; Drug Distribution, Possession, and Use; Aggravated Assault and Battery, Sexual Harassment, AWOL and Desertion; and Fraud. Mr. Langemo has successfully handled criminal matters across the United States, Europe, the the Far East. Mr. Langemo travels nationally and internationally to protect his clients rights.. In addition to his work in Minnesota and military courts, Mr. Langemo previously served as a panel attorney with the Misdemeanor Defense Project and a volunteer attorney with the Legal Access Point, both with the Hennepin County Bar Association.

Todd Aldinger focuses his practice in the area of commercial litigation, representing businesses involved in legal disputes. He represents a diverse spectrum of clients that range from large international corporations to small family-owned businesses. Mr. Aldinger is experienced in guiding clients through a wide range of legal matters including contract disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, and shareholder disputes.. Prior to joining Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, Mr. Aldinger’s experience includes serving as Chairman of the Erie County Charter Revision Commission and as Legislative & Budget Director for New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan.  He was named to the Buffalo Business First 30 under Thirty class of 2016.

Thomas C. Burnham fights to ensure disabled individuals receive all the benefits they are entitled to. He focuses on several areas of disability law, including:. Mr. Burnham’s insight in multiple areas of disability law helps to ensure his clients obtain all of their entitled benefits. His knowledge and experience have drawn the attention of other lawyers, who often refer their clients to Mr. Burnham for guidance through the challenging process of applying for Social Security, workers’ compensation, and veterans' benefits.. Mr. Burnham has helped hundreds of Social Security clients and their families obtain the benefits they deserve. In just this past year, Mr. Burnham has helped his Social Security clients obtain over $1 million in retroactive benefits.

The Friedfertig Law Firm, PLLC, was founded in early 2016 by attorney Richard Friedfertig with one simple goal in mind: to help those who have been wronged by the government to get the compensation that they deserve. While the firm is happy to accept and zealously litigate a variety of cases, from contract disputes to personal injury actions to criminal defense, Friedfertig Law Firm, PLLC, is one of the few legal practices in Western New York that focuses on both veteran benefits claims and civil suits against the state for unjust conviction and subsequent imprisonment.. If you are a veteran whose disability application was unfairly denied, or if you or a loved one were wrongfully incarcerated by the State of New York, we encourage you to explore our website, learn more about the issues involved in proceeding with a claim against the government, and consider contacting the Friedfertig Law Firm, PLLC, for a free consultation.

The families I work with are facing some of the most difficult, emotional, and high-stress moments of their lives. It’s this understanding that helps me see them through to the other side of their situation, using my deep courtroom experience and legal skills to handle property settlement and separation agreements, manage nuanced financial issues, and address related matters. I’m also part of the Fourth Department’s Attorney for the Child panel, where I represent children in both family and supreme court matters—a role that has given me significant insight into the needs of children and families, particularly in cases involving child custody and domestic violence.

Terrie Benson Murray graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Fredonia with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and also a member the Bar Association of Erie County. She is President of the Board of Directors for the Family Justice Center of Erie County. She is a member of the Elder Law, Practice and Procedure in Surrogate's Court, Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property committees. Terrie is a lifelong resident of Western New York.. A partner at Cohen & Lombardo and head of the firm's Trusts, Estates and Elder Law Practice, Terrie was formerly with the UAW Legal Services Plan, a prepaid legal benefit program provided by the nation’s major automakers for their union employees. As manager of two of their local offices for over 17 years, she provided legal representation to hundreds of Western New York autoworkers, in the areas of Estates and Trusts and Bankruptcy. She also has extensive experience in the areas of real estate, adoptions, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act litigation in federal court, matrimonial and family practice, and civil litigation. She has lectured on elder law and estate practice for the local and state bar associations.. She served the "Fopunding Mother" of the Southtown's satellite of the Family Justice Center, a provider of services for victims of domestic abuse. She now serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Family Justice Center of Buffalo and Erie County, continuing her commitment to fighting domestic violence and abuse. She is a founding member and officer of PEO Chapter CM, a women's organization dedicated to assisting women who wish to pursue higher education, by providing scholarships and loans.. Terrie lives in Colden, New York with her husband, Jim, and is an active member of her church, Orchard Park Presbyterian, having served on multiple boards and committees. She also enjoys participating in Sanctuary Choir as well as the Handbell Choir.. Terrie practices in the areas of estate planning, wills, estates, trusts, elder law and guardianship.

Terrence M. Connors has been recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent trial attorneys in the state. For the past seven years, he has been ranked as the number one lawyer in all upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine. This year, the Erie County Bar Association named him Lawyer of the Year and, in 2006, the New York State Bar Association awarded him the prestigious Attorney Professionalism Award.. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in that organization is by invitation only and limited to one percent of the lawyers in each state. Mr. Connors is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Membership in that organization is also by invitation and limited to a total of 500 trial lawyers in the United States. He is listed in The Best Lawyers In America® in seven separate categories: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Bet the Company Litigation, Criminal Law, and White Collar and Non-White Collar.. Terry has always been an aggressive and proactive advocate. He started his career at one of Buffalo's largest law firms, quickly demonstrating his abilities as he was elected managing partner at the young age of 35. But Terry came to see that the big firm structure was hindering his ability to respond quickly and decisively to his clients’ needs. He had a vision of building a leaner, more efficient firm to improve the work he could do for his clients. His vision was to form a litigation boutique – a compact firm composed of the best and brightest litigators, freed from large firm constraints, and devoted entirely to providing litigation services. CONNORS LLP represents the realization of that vision – one that Terry continues to shape and direct.. "I became a lawyer to help peopleeven when the odds are stacked against them,I became a lawyer to make a differenceand I try to do that every day and in every case."

Susan Van Gelder concentrates her practice in the areas of toxic tort litigation, product liability litigation, and general litigation, maintaining a primary focus on defending complex asbestos cases. With nearly 15 years’ experience representing manufacturers of asbestos-containing equipment and component parts in lawsuits spanning the Northeast, Susan uses her deep well of practical knowledge of asbestos litigation to develop tailored defense strategies, ensure consistency in representation, and find expedited paths to resolution.. Susan has handled thousands of asbestos cases over the course of her career — hands-on experience that translates into relationships with the country’s foremost experts and a proven ability to find the right witnesses (oftentimes, decades after the initial exposure) to best defend her clients’ interests. One of the hallmarks of Susan’s proactive approach to asbestos litigation is her ability to isolate what works — or what doesn’t work — in a given matter and apply it, where appropriate, over time. Indeed, Susan builds cumulative defense strategies that ultimately help clients better anticipate legal costs and, where possible, avoid protracted litigation.. In addition to asbestos litigation, Susan represents clients involved in exposure to silica, lead paint, and other toxic materials and substances. She also handles matters involving professional liability, municipal law, general negligence, and premises liability. She has extensive appellate experience, having successfully argued appeals before New York's intermediate Appellate Courts and the New York Court of Appeals. She has also successfully tried cases to verdict.. Susan writes about asbestos litigation for Goldberg Segalla's award-winning Asbestos Case Tracker, which was recently named to the ABA Journal's prestigious Blawg 100 and named the Best Litigation Blog for 2016 by the Expert Institute in its annual legal blog contest.

Since being admitted to the New York Bar, Erica has practiced exclsuively in the areas of Matrimonial & Family Law, conentrating on all issues from divorces to separations, custody and visitation, support, pre-nuptial agreements, adoptions and more.

Sidney M. Mosher joined The O’Brien Firm following a distinguished career at The University at Buffalo Law School. While in law school, Sidney competed in a number of trial team competitions before she began her own career teaching trial technique and advocacy to law students following her graduation. Sidney tried her first case within a month of being admitted to practice, obtaining a jury verdict for the full amount of the insurance coverage available. After the verdict, her client described Sidney as “being totally committed to helping me get through this.” Sidney handles her own full docket and assists Chris and John in case analysis and discovery. She brings a high level of advocacy and familiarity with trial skills to the firm. A native of Chautauqua County, Sidney is a lifelong Western New Yorker who looks forward to helping injured clients obtain compensation for the injuries they have suffered.

Selected for inclusion on Business First's Who's Who in Law and multiple times to Thomson Reuters' Upstate New York Super Lawyers lists, Paul McCormick is a litigator and trial lawyer with 20 years of experience defending corporations, insurance companies, and insureds in cases involving motor vehicle accidents, transportation litigation, premises liability, product liability, New York worksite injuries, and complex toxic tort liability.. Paul concentrates his practice on insurance coverage and defense litigation. He has successfully defended clients in a variety of areas, including no-fault insurance coverage, UM/UIM/SUM insurance coverage, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, construction site personal injury accidents (Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1) and 241 (6)), and police misconduct (42 USC Section 1983) civil rights litigation. He has handled tractor-trailer loss-transfer arbitration hearings and property damage claims. Paul practices in courts throughout New York, including the state's appellate courts, and is admitted to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.. Paul co-authored a chapter on the emerging topic of mergers and acquisitions insurance for New Appleman on Insurance Law Library Edition, a seminal treatise on insurance law in the United States. He authored "Countering Plaintiff's Attempts to Maximize Damages: Communicating with Jurors about Money," an article published in the DRI's For The Defense magazine, and he co-authored an article titled "Potential Causation and Damage Issues in Hurricane Irene Insurance Claims" in the Westlaw Journal: Insurance Coverage. Paul is a frequent writer and panelist for continuing legal education seminars on such topics as no-fault insurance coverage, UM/UIM/SUM insurance coverage, trial tactics, and premises liability.

Samantha Catone is an associate in the firm’s General Liability Practice Group, who focuses her practice on defending large, nationally prominent retailers, manufactuers, malls, and food and beverage franchises and their insurers.. Sammy earned her law degree at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she was a “Note & Comment” editor for the Buffalo Law Review. She gained additional experience serving a legal internship at the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, a New York State agency responsible for representing and litigating on behalf of individuals receiving services for a mental disability. Before entering law school, Sammy graduated cum laude from Florida State University.

Robert L. Boreanaz focuses his practice in the areas of union-side labor law and plaintiff-side employment law. He has litigated cases throughout New York State as well as in Delaware, Texas, and Illinois. Mr. Boreanaz has extensive trial experience, arguing before state, appellate, and federal courts. As an example of Mr. Boreanaz’s work, he recently reached a settlement of $1.8 million in an employment matter on behalf of a corrections officer working at the New York State Department of Correctional Service.. Mr. Boreanaz is a senior partner with the law firm Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, a mid-size, full-service firm based in Buffalo, New York, with offices throughout Western New York and in California. He is the chairperson of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Area.. Mr. Boreanaz is consistently named to leading peer recognition publications, including Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers. Lipsitz Green was the only firm recently given a first-tier ranking in the Buffalo metropolitan area for Employment Law—Individuals’ in U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers’ "Best Law Firms.". Mr. Boreanaz is active in the bar and egal community. He has been a member of the New York State Bar Association and its executive board for over ten years. Mr. Boreanaz is a frequent lecturer, having made several presentations for the New York State Bar Association as well as appearing on radio and television and  inprint as a commentator on legal affairs. He is the outgoing president of the University at Buffalo Law School’s Alumni Association.

Rita Georges is the managing attorney at Serotte Law.  Her practice is focused on business and investment related immigration law, which allows her to help corporate clients, entrepreneurs, foreign investors and others achieve their U.S. business goals.  She also focuses on cross border issues.. Before immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, Ms. Georges was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. She graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2011 with a dual concentration in international law and finance.  The combination allows her to bring strong business understanding as well as first-hand, multi-cultural knowledge of the Middle East to her practice of law.

Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr. is a senior partner of the firm. For over 25 years, he has focused his practice in the area of personal injury law, including construction accidents, workplace injuries, automobile accidents, defective products/products liability, slip and fall accidents, and amputations.. Numerous local attorneys refer their complex cases to Mr. Weisbeck. His experience in resolving difficult matters as well as his nationally recognized litigation and trial skills are essential for successfully handling serious cases. Over the course of his career, Mr. Weisbeck has ensured that hundreds of people recover substantial damages for their injuries.