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I practice in all areas of real estate law. My practice focuses on navigating clients through residential real estate transactions. I have experience in commercial and business litigation and negligence matters, including but not limited to personal injury, premises liability, and construction accidents. I also have experience in mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, and local, state, and federal court practice.. In 2001, I earned my Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, Phillip L. Merrill College of Journalism, where I received the President’s Scholarship.  In 2004, I achieved my Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  I am admitted to practice in New York State, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York.. I was born and raised in Amherst and now live there with my husband and our children. I am very active in the Western New York Mothers of Multiples and other charitable organizations.

I am a seasoned trial lawyer who, for more than 30 years, has been dedicated to excellence in the practice of law. I draws on my experience as both a plaintiff's attorney and former defense attorney – and as a champion of the rights of the injured – to achieve million and multi-million dollar recoveries for my clients.. In 2000, I made the decision to form my own law firm to address the need for skilled trial lawyers to represent injured victims and to ensure each and every client receives personal attention. In 2010, I took on a full partner, Timothy G. O'Connell, who previously was senior trial counsel at Siegel, Kelleher & Kahn. In recognition, the law firm was renamed Gelber & O'Connell, LLC.. I am honored to be recognized for my successful representation of clients by being selected for membership in Best Lawyers in America, New York State Super Lawyers and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a select group of attorneys nationwide who have litigated numerous cases resulting in verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more.. While you focus on healing I, along with the other attorneys at Gelber & O'Connell, will aggressively pursue your case. Our goal is to help you secure maximum compensation for your injuries. Call us today at for a free consultation. Also, like our page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Bradley Stevens defends insured businesses, municipalities, and individuals in a variety of complex liability matters in state and federal trials and appeals throughout New York, and also represents clients before the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Small Claims Court.. Brad’s experience includes counseling and defending numerous municipalities and public entities in matters ranging from inmate confinement conditions to employment discrimination claims. He has successfully drafted and submitted motions for summary judgment resulting in dismissals in both state and federal court, assisted with and second-chaired trials in complex employment practices liability (EPL) matters, and drafted and argued winning appeals before the Third and Fourth Departments of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division. He has also handled toxic tort matters related to lead paint claims.. After graduating with a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Elmira College, Brad earned an M.B.A. at St. Bonaventure University. He earned his J.D. at Albany Law School, where he served as Note and Comment editor for the Journal of Science and Technology. He graduated cum laude, and was also the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trial Competition Champion. Before entering private practice, Brad gained experience in several legal internships, including with the New York State Attorney General’s Office Litigation Bureau.

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.