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With more than four decades of experience practicing estate planning and administration, elder law, business law, and taxation, David P. Lazenski is in a unique position to assist business owners, families, and elderly with their legal needs.. In addition to his work in the legal field, Mr. Lazenski is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and as an Accident, Life, and Health Insurance Broker in New York. He has served on the Medical Ethics Committee and performed pro bono work for refugees. Mr. Lazenski is a frequent lecturer at continuing education programs for both attorneys and CPAs.. Mr. Lazenski is an alum of the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he received his J.D., M.B.A., and B.S. in accounting. He is admitted to the state bar associations of New York and North Carolina, as well the United States District Court, Western District of New York and the U.S. Tax Court.

Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. London spent five years in the offices of HoganWillig as a sole practitioner. He is a valuable addition to the Corporate & Business Law department serving as Special Counsel.. In law school, Mr. London specialized in taxation and after graduation joined a large firm in Buffalo where his practice emphasized tax planning for businesses, individuals, and estates. Mr. London established his own practice which over the years grew through referrals from clients, accountants, and lawyers. His business clients are both small and large U.S. and Canadian companies and credit unions. "When clients have had unusual challenges I have often been able to fashion unique solutions which enabled a transaction to occur. I believe it is not sufficient for a lawyer to tell a client why something can't be done - it is a lawyer's responsibility to try to figure out a way to do it.". Mr. London also represented individual clients in most areas of the law including estate planning, real estate transactions, creating trusts and administering estates. Over the years he has had experience in nearly all areas of the law.. He also believes a lawyer has a responsibility to the community in which he or her practices. Mr. London has been the incorporator of two not-for-profit corporations of which he has had the privilege of serving as an officer and director for more than 25 years.

Ms. Speyer represents builders and developers making public offerings of condominiums or memberships in homeowners' associations, including compliance with state regulations and negotiations with the New York State Office of the Attorney General. She also represents the Boards of Managers and Boards of Directors of many local condominiums and homeowners' associations in their day-to-day governance.. In addition, Ms. Speyer acts as HoganWillig's in-house ethics counsel, assisting the firm and its attorneys in complying with the Lawyer's Code of Professional Responsibility.

Mr. Yankelunas has extensive experience in both State and Federal Courts representing corporate and business clients, public entities and individuals in complex commercial litigation. This includes a variety of business disputes such as construction and contract litigation, accounting malpractice, bankruptcy fraud, corporate dissolution litigation, non-competition agreement disputes, false advertising suits, unfair competition litigation, and other civil litigation matters. His experience includes class actions and cases involving workers compensation trusts, intellectual property, defamation, product liability and personal injury.. In addition to negotiating and drafting construction contracts, Mr. Yankelunas has experience drafting takeover and completion agreements for sureties.   His construction litigation experience includes cases handled on behalf of public and private owners, developers, prime contractors and subcontractors.  This encompasses handling the prosecution and defense of claims against sureties on payment and performance bonds, Miller Act claims and the prosecution of indemnity claims on behalf of sureties and litigation involving design professionals.. Mr. Yankelunas has successfully represented a surety in a U.S Bankruptcy Court trial after which the Court denied a bankruptcy discharge due to the debtor’s fraudulent concealment of assets. He later represented the same surety in two trials and appeals to obtain rulings piercing the corporate veil and granting the surety the right to collect money payable by a third party to a judgment debtor and to recover funds transferred in violation of a Court Order. He has also defended banks in lender liability suits and provided loan workout services to banks in connection with large commercial loans.

Mr. Silverstein has concentrated his practice in the areas of estates and elder law for over 20 years. He is a former bank trust officer, where he handled administration of estates, trusts and employee benefit plans.. Mr. Silverstein has often spoken to community groups and has appeared on radio programs, discussing issues from his areas of practice. Mr. Silverstein presently serves as the Recording Secretary of the Bar Association of Erie County Elder Law Committee and the Surrogates Court Practice and Procedure Committee.

Mr. Michalak provides HoganWillig with invaluable experience in the large field of construction law. He represents contractors and surety companies in contract negotiations, public bidding issues, risk management and claim prosecution and defense; he also represents business clients in structuring business and shareholder relationships, succession planning, real estate development and commercial leases; finally, he regularly represents individuals in mediation, arbitration, and litigation.. In addition to his Doctor of Jurisprudence, Mr. Michalak has degrees in mechanical and chemical engineering and has held engineering positions in county government and a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Michalak has been a business law lecturer at the University of Buffalo and a speaker and author for various organizations including the American Bar Association. He is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, a not-for-profit organization that provides information, education, and communication for the Western New York construction industry.

Mr. Ikefugi has focused his practice in the area of real estate law since admission to the New York State Bar in 1990. His day to day practice includes residential and commercial purchases and sales, mortgage lending, leasing, and statewide foreclosure and relocation services. He has negotiated, drafted documents, and closed numerous commercial loans on behalf of commercial lenders; additionally, he has represented several municipalities relative to foreclosures in connection with various grants and municipal liens. Bruce provides guidance in real estate related transactions not only statewide, but has also done considerable work in Maine, Vermont, and Florida.. Mr. Ikefugi frequently makes presentations to corporate clients, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, sellers, and homebuyers on a variety of topics related to real estate law, including foreclosures, mortgage financing, short sales, avoiding liability, and home purchases. With regards to more unusual matters, Bruce has had over 25 years of real estate experience in land contracts, wrap-around mortgages, reverse mortgages, property tax and zoning challenges, wetlands, septic and well disputes, and radon, mold, and foundation problems. He has also provided analysis, briefs, and memoranda in support and in challenge of real estate lawsuits, such as actions for partition and actions to quiet title.. As the Chair of one of the largest Real Estate Departments in upstate New York, he oversees thousands of sales, purchases, and financing transactions each year. When disputes or difficulties arise, his manner of handling them has earned him membership in Best Lawyers in America from 2012 through 2016. Membership is based on the votes and opinions of real estate attorneys in New York with firsthand experience working with him.

Michael Reiser is an Associate Attorney practicing in the firm’s Corporate and Business Department, and handles contract formation and enforcement, corporate matters, collections, and property matters.. Mr. Reiser obtained his B.A. in English, with a minor in Political Science, from John Carroll University, in Cleveland, Ohio.  Mr. Reiser received his Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2016, graduating cum laude.. Before joining HoganWillig, Mr. Reiser practiced in real estate, mortgage servicing, mortgage foreclosure litigation, and title resolution.

In 1998, HoganWillig was established through a merger of The Law Office of Ronald Willig, founded in 1966, and Corey J. Hogan and Associates.. Mr. Willig established his private practice, The Law Office of Ronald Willig, in 1996 and has focused his practice in real estate for over forty years, with an emphasis on residential and commercial purchases and sales, mortgage lending and relocation.. Throughout his career, he has served as director of the New York State Home Builders Association, as well as been involved as an active member of the Greater Buffalo Association of Realtors. Mr. Willig has been an approved Mortgage Closing Counsel for a number of prominent lenders, Title Examining Counsel for several national title underwriters, as well as Legal Counsel to a local mortgage lender's association.. Additionally, he is an active participant in efforts to help arts organizations through Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and is a mentor in the Amherst Middle School system.. "My initial entry into the practice of law was as a trial attorney in the area of Personal Injury Law. After several years, I found that my interest was more in the area of Real Property Law and gradually began to focus my practice there. The ability to interact in a productive and personal way with people has been the biggest attraction to being a real estate lawyer.. My philosophy toward life has always been 'to enjoy each moment of every day.' Aside from my law-related activities, I have enjoyed the opportunity of extensive travel throughout the world and participation in exciting eco-adventure trips. I also greatly enjoy running, skiing, and biking, and am an avid fan of theatre and the fine arts as well."

I am the founding member of Kelleher Patent Law. During and after engineering school, I had several contract engineering positions, which included product development, manufacturing process improvements, failure analysis. This experience has helped me better understand the development hurdles a client will see while developing, testing and manufacturing their product. As a strategic and tactical thinker, I am able to better understand the variations that clients’ products may undergo which has allowed me to produce better patent applications. I have successfully prosecuted a variety of patent applications and trademark registrations.. I feel that the inventions, technology and new businesses created today are the problem solvers that will help move us past the predicaments of today. Through my ability to interact, understand new ideas and see alternatives, has helped me develop into an effective and efficient patent attorney. I enjoy working with these inventors and entrepreneurs to help them understand how to best protect their new businesses and products.

Diane R. Tiveron has practiced corporate and business law since admission to the New York State Bar in 1990. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and her B.A. in economics and political science from Canisius College, magna cum laude. Recently, in continuing her education, she has successfully completed her . Certificate through Canisius College.. Ms. Tiveron has been with the firm for over twenty-seven years. In addition to managing the firm, Ms. Tiveron also is the head of Tiveron Law's Corporate & Business Law Department. She assists clients with business formations (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, and limited liability companies), acquisitions, sales or dissolutions, as well as the preparation of any commercial document/contract, ranging from an employment agreement to a lease. She counsels non-for-profit organizations on nonprofit law and governance, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status and 501(c) classifications.  She provides practical strategies attuned to the unique needs of each client. She frequently advises clients in Landlord/Tenant Matters and has presented a number of seminars in this area of law.. Ms. Tiveron also counsels individuals with bankruptcy issues (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) and assists many creditors with protecting their rights in bankruptcy. She is able to provide assistance to creditors with their general collection needs as well as provide troubled businesses advice and counsel. Additionally, she oversees the representation of an automobile lender statewide.. In partnership with our Litigation Department, Ms. Tiveron engages in civil litigation in all courts in Western New York with regard to commercial issues such as breach of contract, fraud, collections, foreclosure and business disputes. She coordinates the firm’s per diem assistance to law firms and attorneys outside the area.. Ms. Tiveron has been voted an Upstate New York "Super Lawyer" in the areas of Business/Corporate Law and Business Litigation every year since 2007. She has also been selected as one of Western New York’s Legal Elite Leaders in Business law for both 2014 and 2015 and is listed as “Top Attorney, Business” in accordance with her 10.0/10.0 rating on AVVO.. She has served as President of the Board of Directors for Amherst Meals on Wheels and on the Board of Trustees Member of Cardinal O'Hara High School; as Past Vice President and Board Member for Southeast Works, a local not-for-profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities; and currently serves as a volunteer for the Western New York Food Shuttle.

As an attorney in the real estate department, Ms. Letty oversees the everyday operations of all aspects of the real estate practice including buy/sell, mortgage and relocation, as well as becoming more involved in transactions that require litigation or attention beyond the normal closing. She is also the principal title insurance attorney who examines titles, prepares preliminary title reports, resolves title problems, and issues final title insurance policies through various title insurance agencies, in an effort to insure that our clients, whether they are purchasers or banks, are fully protected against adverse title claims that may arise as a consequence of their purchase or financing of a particular piece of real property.. In addition to the above, Ms. Letty assists other departments in the firm with regards to bankruptcy matters, evictions and collections. She appears extensively in Supreme, County, City and Local Courts, including Small Claims Courts in various jurisdictions, relative to collection matters, civil motions, contract disputes, foreclosures and evictions.

Amanda Wyzykiewicz currently focuses her practice in our firm’s Corporate & Business Law department. As an associate, she frequently assists with complicated financial and tax matters in many different departments, including: our marital group,concentrating on the valuation of business entities; the estate and estate planning group, in which she analyzes the tax implications of high-wealth individuals’ estate plans; and, finally, in various business litigation matters. Amanda's financial and corporate expertise is also utilized extensively by the white collar crimes unit within HoganWillig’s criminal department.. Ms. Wyzykiewicz obtained a B.S. from University at Buffalo’s Business Administration Registered Accounting Program in 2002. While in law school at University at Buffalo, she interned at the Buffalo office of the IRS.  After graduating with her J.D. in 2005, and prior to joining HoganWillig, Ms. Wyzykiewicz worked as a staff attorney at a large multinational firm in Washington D.C. where her practice focused on electronic discovery.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Getzville and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Getzville and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Getzville and surrounding areas.