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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.

When you contact me for a free consultation, you will not get a sales pitch. You will get an honest assessment of your legal needs and my ability to serve you. Moreover, I have no problem advising a potential client not to retain an attorney when I do not think an attorney is needed to solve a particular problem.. It is my personal policy to treat my clients the way I would want my family members to be treated by their attorney. Thus, I approach each case with an open mind and an empathetic attitude. I strive to go above and beyond for each client that utilizes my services and can be reached 24/7 via phone, text, and email.. Early on, I understood the importance of the legal system and the great need for competent legal representation. I also recognized that those that need legal representation the most are often those that the legal system is least accessible to. With that in mind, I strive for my career to be one of service to those who need the legal system the most. Being an attorney is a privilege, and I am honored by each client who allows me the privilege of representing him or her.

When Stephen Ciocca became an attorney over 25 years ago, and started his career as a prosecutor in Miami, Florida. Since moving back to Buffalo, he's done only plaintiff’s personal injury work. Representing injured people is a lot like representing victims of crimes, in that you become aware of the profound impact injuries have on people, their families and the community.

When clients select Cellino & Barnes to represent them in their personal injury cases, they can expect an attorney who has extensive trial experience, as well as experience in dealing with insurance company representatives.. As a senior trial attorney for a Fortune 500 property and casualty insurance company, Jack Murrett learned the inner workings of the insurance business, and how that industry accesses and resolves liability claims. This experience is particularly crucial in the evaluation and preparation of each case he handles.

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

Tony Colucci divides his professional time between counseling businesses and litigating matters on behalf of firm clients.  Over more than two decades in private practice, Tony has successfully defended privately held and publicly traded firms as well as governmental entities in a variety of legal matters.  In December 2003, Tony successfully defended a firm client (no liability jury verdict) in what became the largest personal injury award in upstate New York.  Tony serves as national counsel to the world’s largest aerial work platform manufacturer and regularly appears in courtrooms across the United States.. In addition to handling litigated matters, Tony Colucci spends considerable time counseling businesses.  Tony serves as outside general counsel for Western New York's major public health system and largest hospital.  In that role, Tony recently negotiated a $98 million settlement of litigation concerning the public funding of this public benefit corporation.. In 2008, Tony Colucci was among 148 attorneys nationwide who were recognized for providing superior client service.

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.

Thirty plus years as a trial lawyer has taught Rich Barnes that there is no substitute for experience and hard work in the fight for the rights of the client. For five years, he applied those principles as a senior assistant district attorney prosecuting felonies on behalf of the victims of serious crimes. Upon entering private practice, he was chosen by the Chief Criminal Judge in that district to prosecute the perpetrator in a triple homicide case. Since then, he has dedicated his career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others.

The Venzon Law Firm in Buffalo, New York assists its clients in divorce, separation, child custody and child support, maintenance, acquirable distribution and other family law issues by negotiation and if necessary litigation to reach your goals. Our firm strives to help clients reach favorable settlements that address both their current and future needs.. We have been practicing family law for over 27 years. Our Buffalo, NY practice includes attorneys and staff who are experienced and compassionate. We treat each case uniquely and customize your divorce, separation and family law matters according to your needs. Our experience enables us to provide in a time of stress a firm that understands the dynamics of your situation so that you are comfortable and confident in our legal advice. In the event that an amicable resolution cannot be reached, we are confident in our litigation skills so that if your case goes to trial, you will be prepared.. Call the Venzon Law Firm in Buffalo for a consultation today for:. Our firm will discuss the issues that have caused you to seek legal advice, and we can prepare you both financially and emotionally for seeking a divorce. We will make sure that your case meets the residency requirements and that applicable case law and statutes are followed. Taking a proactive step is the best approach for a decision that will affect you and your family for the rest of your lives.. Our family law and divorce attorneys in Buffalo, NY will negotiate, not mediate your rights away, until an agreeable plan is in place for your future requirements. Our legal representation does not end when your divorce becomes final. We enforce all court orders, including custody agreements, protective orders and any other upcoming issues that relate to your family’s well-being. We have the competence and qualifications to complete Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO’s) necessary to receive any pension benefits agreed or ordered.. After your divorce is final and your agreement is in place, you have our continuing legal support. We handle ongoing divorce and family law matters including:. Our Buffalo divorce and family law firm will discuss the issues that have caused you to seek legal advice, and we can prepare you both financially and emotionally for seeking a divorce. We will make sure that your case meets the residency requirements and that applicable case law and statutes are followed. Taking a proactive step is the best approach for a decision that will affect you and your family for the rest of your lives.. For a basic inquiry about our services, contact Venzon Law Firm at no cost.. The Buffalo divorce lawyers at Venzon Law Firm will inform you of your rights and assist in your divorce, custody enforcement and family law issues. Our firm has been practicing in Western New York since 1984 and serves the Eighth Judicial District including Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Monroe, Chautauqua, Orleans, Allegany.

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."

Since graduating from Harvard Law School in 1986, Randy White has concentrated his practice in commercial and business litigation. He joined the firm in 1991 and has represented a wide range of local and national businesses in state and federal courts in Western New York. He also frequently represents attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice cases. Randy’s practice on behalf of national clients includes serving both as lead and local counsel.. A Western New York native, Randy began his legal career in the litigation practice of Washington, D.C. AmLaw 200 firm, Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP, where he specialized in complex multi-district litigation. He also served as a board member’s liaison to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.. Randy served as Town Justice for Grand Island, N.Y. (pop. 20,000) from 2002 through 2005, handling numerous criminal matters, including the disposition of misdemeanor charges, preliminary felony proceedings, and various civil matters. Since 2011, he also has been the services prevention coordinator for the Buffalo Junior Sabres of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.. Since 2012, Randy has been recognized by his peers as a top business litigator as published in the New York Upstate Super Lawyers magazine. He is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, the Federalist Society and the St. Thomas More Guild.. Randy is a magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hamilton College.

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.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate, DWI, Criminal Defense and Injury Attorney. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Erie County, Niagara County , all of Western New York

Represent clients in permitting, administrative and enforcement proceedings before State and federal agencies, such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.  Specialize in obtaining land use approvals for commercial, industrial and residential projects.  Such projects require expertise in wetlands laws and regulations, protection of endangered species and critical habitats and the preservation of archeological and historic resources.

Recognized by his peers as a rising star in the legal profession, Joseph D. Morath, Jr. is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death and nursing home litigation. He has obtained multiple jury verdicts, including million and multi-million dollar awards, and reached numerous settlements on behalf of his clients.. A veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Joe served for four years as an active duty infantryman with the United States Marine Corps. Following the completion of his active duty service, he served three years as a military police officer with the New York Army National Guard, including one year in support of Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Prior to coordinating complex litigation for Cellino & Barnes, Mike Williams served the State of California by litigating a taxpayer action valued at $135 million annually, civilly prosecuting a multinational securities firm to the result of a $32 million settlement and resolving the largest civil rights action in the state’s history. Having returned to New York to raise his family, he now exclusively represents individuals injured both personally and economically in conventional, multidistrict, class action and shareholder derivative litigations. He represents his clients before the state and federal trial courts, on appeal through the Supreme Court of the United States, and is admitted to the bars of New York, California and the District of Columbia.

Peter Kooshoian is a lifelong resident of Buffalo, New York.  He attended Canisius High School and then the University of Dayton, Ohio where he was a member of the History Honors Society.  He attended the University of Buffalo Law School and competed as a member of the school’s trial team receiving the Robert J. Connelly Award for excellence in trial advocacy.. During law school, Mr. Kooshoian also worked for the City of Buffalo Corporation Counsel’s Office.  During his employment at the Corporation Counsel’s Office, Mr. Kooshoian worked in the litigation department.  He assisted in the representation of numerous police officers and other first responders in all areas of litigation.. Following law school, Mr. Kooshoian joined the Erie County District Attorney’s Office where he continued to work with police officers and other first responders on a daily basis.  Mr. Kooshoian worked in the Felony Trial Bureau and successfully tried numerous felony-level cases to verdict.  Mr. Kooshoian also remained involved with the University of Buffalo Law School as a Trial Team Coach where he taught law students trial advocacy skills.. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kooshoian joined the law firm Rosenthal, Siegel & Muenkel, LLP and continued to concentrate on trial work representing the seriously injured as well as those charged in State and Federal Court.  Mr. Kooshoian has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.  Mr. Kooshoian has also continued to advocate on behalf of first responders obtaining substantial recoveries for those injured in the line of duty as a result of another’s negligence.. Mr. Kooshoian is well respected throughout the community and receives many referrals from fellow attorneys and former clients.  He is personally involved in each client’s case and is always available.  Mr. Kooshoian understands the difficulties that can result from a serious injury and often travels to see clients throughout Western New York.. Mr. Kooshoian is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Court.  He is also a member of the Erie County Bar Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association and Buffalo School Board Ethics Committee.  Mr. Kooshoian has successfully argued cases at both the Trial and Appellate levels.. Mr. Kooshoian offers free consultations to all of his clients and, as is customary throughout New York State, does not charge any fee for personal injury matters unless there is a recovery.  Please contact Mr. Kooshoian with any questions or comments.

Paul J. Cambria, Jr. is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent attorneys. He focuses his practice in the areas of criminal trials, criminal appeals, constitutional law, First Amendment law, zoning and land use, antitrust, and professional licensing defense.. Mr. Cambria has built a strong reputation for successfully representing individuals and businesses in complex, high-profile cases at all levels of the courts, including state, federal, and the United States Supreme Court. His practice is nationwide, and he divides his time between the firm's offices in Buffalo and Los Angeles.. He has represented many prominent individuals, including the publisher Larry Flynt and musicians DMX and Marilyn Manson.. Mr. Cambria frequently provides legal analysis for WBEN and other media outlets.

Over his 20 year career, Joseph J. Manna has distinguished himself as a tenacious trial attorney who aggressively pursues the best possible results for his clients.. Mr. Manna’s reputation as an effective litigator has led many prominent individuals, including federal and state court judges, to retain him as their lawyer. He has handled numerous high-profile cases and represented a wide spectrum of individuals and organizations, including other lawyers, doctors, certified public accountants, police officers, victims of catastrophic injuries, and some of the largest construction companies in the world.. Mr. Manna’s clients are assured by his extensive trial experience, which includes arguing cases before the Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest appellate court, as well as New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 4th Department. He has represented clients across New York State, including in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse as well as in Ohio and California.. The scope of Mr. Manna’s practice is unique. He focuses on both representing victims of serious personal injuries, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and construction worker injury cases, and on business litigation, primarily involving construction disputes.

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Our knowledge and experience in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law allow us to bring positive resolution while maintaining an atmosphere of individual concern.