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Melissa Wischerath  is an experienced trial attorney having obtained multiple federal and state jury trial verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients.  She maintains an active practice and litigates civil matters in state and federal courts across New York and Oregon. Melissa offers free confidential consultations.

I am a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo and a graduate of Albany Law School of Union University. I am a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Erie County Bar Association and the Niagara County Bar Association. I currently focus my practice on cases involving automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability and general negligence.

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.

Joshua is a partner at Lippes & Lippes who is engaged in the general practice of law with a primary focus in environmental, education, and mass tort litigation. Joshua grew up in Western New York where he attended the Nichols School for high school. Joshua was awarded a B.A. in History & Political Science in 2001 from the University of Vermont and a J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. Joshua was admitted to New York State's 4th Department and the Western District of New York in 2005. Joshua was admitted to the State of Florida bar in 2013. Joshua is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the New York Bar Association.

Mr. Maranto, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, received his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after completing his undergraduate studies at Canisius College. While studying at Duquesne, Robert was the Associate Editor of the Duquesne Law Review and in the top 20% of his graduating class. He was recently added to the "Top Lawyers in New York".. Upon graduating from Duquesne, Robert began as an associate with Saperston & Day, P.C., working for or on behalf of the major insurance carriers in their Insurance Defense and Insurance Coverage Departments.. In 1995, Robert joined Andrews, Sanchez, Amigone, Mattrey & Marshall and was named its youngest partner.  Shortly thereafter, Robert became a named partner in the law firm of Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, LLP, along with Benjamin J. Andrews and Alan L. Bernstein, one of the founding partners of Cellino and Barnes.. Robert focuses his practice on all areas of personal injury and has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts throughout his career.

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.

Mr. Chiari currently handles medical malpractice, product liability, complex premises liability, construction accidents, automobile accidents and nursing home negligence. Mr. Chiari has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Western NY, resulting in multi-million dollar awards and recoveries. He has been recognized for obtaining the two largest personal injury verdicts in Niagara County history and has obtained one of the highest nursing home verdicts in the State of New York.

Catherine Aughey is an Attorney at the Deitrich Law Firm focusing her practice in Personal Injury. She has experience in all phases of civil litigation including depositions, motion practice, hearings and trials.. Catherine received her BA in English from State University of New York at Buffalo in 2013, graduating magna cum laude in 3 years. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 2016.. Catherine has been selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as “New York’s 10 Best Attorneys” for New York Client Satisfaction. Catherine was selected as an Upstate New York Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2023 and as a Super Lawyers Ones to Watch in 2022. Catherine is a member of the Bar Association of Erie County, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the New York State Bar Association. Catherine has also been selected as Top 40 Under 40 in New York by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.

I started Mazzu Law PLLC in 2020 as a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm for construction site injuries, auto and trucking accidents, and serious personal injury cases.. In 2009, after working for 10 years as a union ironworker, I suffered a serious spinal injury on a construction site. Rather than letting my injuries define me, I set out to carve my own path and completely redefine who I am and what I’m truly capable of. In 5 years, I completed an associates, bachelors, and a law degree.. In 2015, I started working with some of the top trial attorneys in New York State, especially when handling construction site injury cases.. By combining my years of experience working on construction sites with my training from some of the best attorneys in the game I am able to provide my clients with an unparalleled client experience. I am living proof that you can achieve anything you set your mind to.

Brian Cinelli is an experienced litigator who has represented clients in both State and Federal Courts in all facets and stages of litigation. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, vaccine injury, product liability, commercial litigation, and complex litigation. Brian has consistently achieved significant results for his clients and has obtained some of the largest resolutions and awards on behalf of those he has represented before the United States Court of Claims in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Brian graduated in 2001 from the Georgetown University Law Center where he was on the Dean’s List and served as an Associate Editor for the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal. Prior to that, he graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton with a dual concentration in Philosophy, Politics and Law and Political Science.. Before founding Marcus & Cinelli, LLP, Brian was an associate attorney at Marcus Andreozzi Fickess, LLP and Webster Szanyi LLP, where he focused his practice on personal injury, municipal law, product liability, commercial litigation, tax litigation, and securities litigation. Brian has also worked as a securities trader in New York City for Schonfeld Securities, LLC and obtained his Series 7, 63, and 55 securities licenses.. Brian was named to Super Lawyers’ New York State Rising Stars List, which is a list representing the top 2.5% of attorneys in New York State who are 40 years old or younger and has been subsequently selected to New York State Super Lawyers List.

Harry Forrest focuses his legal practice on Personal Injury Claims involving motor vehicle collisions, construction site accidents, fall down accidents and wrongful death. He also practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Counseling and Long Term Disability claims and appeals. He has successfully handled cases in both federal and state courts and has tried cases to verdict involving claims for personal injury, property damage, contract disputes and constitutional civil rights violations.

Michael Stuermer represents individuals who have suffered personal injuries. He has a reputation for being a strong advocate for his clients and working diligently to recover damages that will assist in compensating for the injuries they have endured.. Mr. Stuermer focuses his practice on all areas of personal injury law, including:. He is a senior partner in Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria's Accidents and Personal Injury Practice Area, which received a Tier 1 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America's "Best Law Firms" publication.

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.

I have been practicing law for over 30 years. My office consists of two lawyers, myself and Abe Omerhodzic. Also we have three paralegals, a nurse and an accountant. We are located in Cheektowaga New York five minutes from the Galleria Mall. I was past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers in which is was in between Albany and Buffalo fighting for changes in which benefit our clients. I teach continuing education for many lawyers. My favorite part of the job is the "chess like moves" each side makes during a trial. I have gotten my claim to fame from the results i've gotten during trials. Throughout the years my firm has helped thousands of hardworking individuals get the compensation they deserve. I am the type of person who will get to know each of my clients personally and go out of my way just to make your life easier. During cases there is a lot of paperworks and complications between insurance companies. My staff will take all that stress off your back and solve each problem in a timely mannor that works for you. If there is anything you think we can help you with please just give us a call. If we are unable to help you with the type of issue you have, I can surely point you in the direction of someone who specializes in what you need. At my office the client comes first and unlike my completition we will work with you 1 to 1.

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.

James T. Scime is widely recognized as one of the region's most skilled and respected attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury, construction accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, and automobile accidents. He devotes the majority of his time to trial and litigation matters.. Mr. Scime is widely respected among his peers for his trial and negotiating skills. Many local attorneys refer matters to him when their clients have sustained serious injuries. Over the course of his career, Mr. Scime has helped thousands of people recover financial awards for injuries they have sustained.

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.