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E. Peter Pfaff
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Employment and Insurance Claims
State University of New York - Buffalo
Thomas Eugene Brydges
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Employment
Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
Scott Patrick Horton
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Employment
University of Virginia School of Law and University of Virginia School of Law
Richard L. Sotir JR.
Chautauqua County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Employment and Municipal
Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
Charles G. Beckstrom
Chautauqua County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Employment and Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School and SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Nina Frances Juncewicz
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Business, Immigration and International
State University of New York - Buffalo
Nina Juncewicz, Esq. has 25 years experience in representing those internationally seeking to obtain physical access to the United States market for commercial work and/or family reunification. Her experience was developed early as an outstanding scholar for the agency formerly known as INS at the U.S/Canadian border, and later in its Buffalo District Office’s litigation Department. This experience brought her first-hand knowledge of the technical nuances of complex U.S. immigration law and the government adjudication process which experience she uses for her client’s benefit. She later practiced business and family Immigration in a statewide corporate law firm before opening her...
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Ryan C. Johnsen
9.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationErie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Mr. Johnsen is an attorney at Tiveron Law primarily focusing in the firm’s Litigation Department.
While attending SUNY Buffalo Law School, Mr. Johnsen was part of the University’s Consumer Financial Advocacy Clinic and was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for his work with the program. While in law school, he was a clerk at New Era Cap Co., Inc. Following law school, Mr. Johnsen has gained exposure to several areas of his litigation practice, including special education claims against school districts, employment discrimination claims, general business disputes and work in Erie County Surrogate's Court on...
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Greta Katrin Kolcon
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Employment, Appeals, Business and Environmental
Stetson University College of Law
Practical, pragmatic advice and representation offered to clients to resolve real world complex problems.
Thoughtful dispute resolution and mediation services offered to litigants and their counsel.
Cost-effective strategies.
Depth of experience.
Individual focus.
The art of representing people.
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Jeffrey J. Tyrpak
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Cattaraugus County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Employment, Estate Planning, Health Care and Real Estate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Jeffrey Tyrpak, an Amherst native, attended Fordham University and obtained his BA in International Political Economy in 2010. In 2013, he earned his JD at UB Law School with a concentration in Finance Transactions.
He started practicing law at a small firm in New York City before returning home and joining our team in December of 2016. While working in New York City, Mr. Tyrpak handled litigation in federal court regarding collective bargaining agreements and ERISA for employee benefit funds. He also worked on government compliance matters under the Affordable Care Act and ERISA.
Currently, Mr. Tyrpak resides in HoganWillig's Real Estate...
![Anthony J. Kuhn]( "Anthony J. Kuhn")
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Anthony J. Kuhn
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Appeals, Business and Military
University at Buffalo Law School
As Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Anthony relies heavily on his vast leadership experience in overseeing the daily operations of the Buffalo office and its staff. As a military leader, having served over 22 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, Anthony brings decades of leadership training and experience to the Buffalo office. Anthony has previously served as a senior drill sergeant, a combat intelligence advisor to the New Iraqi Amy, and a first sergeant and acting commander to a combat engineer drill sergeant company. Anthony is currently serving in a brigade-level staff sergeant major position. Anthony has...
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Michelle Yvonne Cimino
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMonroe County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Employment, Divorce and Family
Whether you're divorcing or you've met with some conflict in the workplace, you can turn to The Cimino Law Firm, PLLC for local representation. Attorney Michelle Cimino, has been providing clients in Rochester, NY, with advice and guidance since 1997. She's a member of several organizations, including the New York State Bar Association and New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Clients come to us when they have questions related to:
Divorce law
Child custody law
Child support law
Employment law
We know how stressful some legal situations can be. Whether your divorce is amicable or contested, our firm will defend your rights as a...
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Michael A. Rosenhouse
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Appeals and Business
University of Chicago
Michael A. Rosenhouse concentrates his Rochester, NY, based practice in appeals and complex trial court motions, and includes experience both with and against prominent New York City and Chicago lawyers. He has received the highest rating from the oldest and most reputable peer-review institution in the profession. His successful appellate practice is supported by years of experience in complex civil litigation. He is the author of several books and articles on a wide variety of legal subjects and has lectured for national and local, specialized and general, legal educational organizations.
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Rachel L. Wright
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney
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SUNY Buffalo Law School
Rachel Wright is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Corporate & Business Law Department with a heightened focus on the needs of the hospitality industry, nonprofits, small businesses, and compliance. Prior extensive experience in the hospitality industry gives Rachel a unique understanding of the legal needs of that industry.
Rachel is equipped to handle Joint ventures, issues in corporate governance and structuring, commercial contracts, entity formation, business compliance, mergers and acquisitions, liquor licensing for bars and restaurants, and issues in employment law.
Ms. Wright obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Buffalo School of Law. She also holds a Master...
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B. Kevin Burke Jr.
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfErie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Employment, Business and IP
The George Washington University Law School
Kevin Burke is a Buffalo business attorney focused on the litigation of contract disputes, labor and employment issues, intellectual property protection, and trade secret cases. Kevin has represented both individuals and businesses since he moved home from Washington, D.C. in 1999, where he graduated with honors from Georgetown University and George Washington University Law School.
Kevin has tried dozens of major commercial and employment cases to verdict. He regularly handles appeals before the Appellate Division, State of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He frequently writes and lectures on employee mobility issues, including the evolving area of...
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Adela Aprodu
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationErie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Employment, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Adela graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a triple major in Health Services, Administration of Justice and Communications. She obtained her J.D., cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, with certificates in Civil Litigation and Health Services.
Following graduation, Adela spent almost three years in Boston, Massachusetts representing clients in a variety of matters, including personal injury, summary process, contract disputes, and class action cases. In 2017, she moved to Buffalo, New York where she concentrated her practice in litigation, medical malpractice defense, nursing home defense, employment discrimination defense, and corporate health care matters....
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James R. O'Connor
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
5488 Sheridan Drive, Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221
Employment
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
James R. O’Connor, Esq. is a labor and employment law associate in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Buffalo office, where he focuses his practice on representing clients in federal and private sector employment law claims, including claims involving the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), New York Labor Law, New York Executive Law and Qui Tam claims.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, James was...
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Jon Ethan Bonavilla
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(585) 417-7549
100 Meridian Centre Blvd.
Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14618
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Jon Bonavilla is a highly experienced and aggressive litigator. His practice focuses on civil matters with a particular emphasis on personal injury, matrimonial and family law, sexual harassment and discrimination, employment law, business disputes, and estate litigation. He also provides real estate advice and general estate planning for his clients.
Jon’s focus is on assisting his clients successfully through the legal process. In dealing with any legal matter he seeks to ensure his clients are fully informed, taking the time to explain difficult issues and decisions that are often involved. Jon’s depth of experience makes him...
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Richard Pawelczyk
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Employment, Business, IP and Trademarks
St. John's University School of Law
Richard Pawelczyk handles transactions and litigation for individuals, as well as companies of all sizes. He has represented household names, both individuals and companies, in music, sports, fashion, food & beverage.
He was counsel to several prominent entertainment companies and helped guide their business development. Rich is also a seasoned intellectual property attorney, with vast experience in trademarks and copyrights for celebrities and media companies. He co-authored a legal brief that advocated for extension of copyright protection in a case that was before the United States Supreme Court.
Rich’s experience includes corporate transactions, commercial real estate, food & beverage, fashion,...
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Justin Michael Cordello
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Employment, Immigration and Personal Injury
New York Law School
I founded Cordello Law PLLC to focus entirely on labor and employment litigation on behalf of employees throughout the Rochester, New York area. Since that time, my law firm has been instrumental in obtaining significant financial recoveries for clients through the litigation and negotiation of employment disputes. While a firm’s success is generally measured from a financial standpoint, I am proud of the fact that my cases have also led to changes in illegal and abusive employment practices.
![Zachary T. Ruetz]( "Zachary T. Ruetz")
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Zachary T. Ruetz
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Employment and Criminal
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
As an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Zachary handles both federal labor and employment plaintiff’s cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Merit Systems Protection Board – in which he defends the rights of federal employees against a range of abuses, including discrimination and retaliation claims, as well as wrongful personnel actions – as well as defending against criminal charges in all town and county courts surrounding the Rochester Office and federal charges within the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Zachary has enjoyed great success in aggressively and effectively representing federal employees and...
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J. Nelson Thomas
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Employment
University of Virginia School of Law
I am one of the founding partners of Thomas & Solomon LLP. Ihave more than a decade's experience in employment law litigation and counsel. I litigate a range of matters from complex employment class action lawsuits to litigation involving all types of individual workplace disputes, ranging from claims of illegal termination and harassment, to actions to recover unpaid benefits.
I am also a certified Federal Court mediator with WDNY, with over 25 certified hours of training and role-play. Completed at least one observation and two meditations under the supervision of the WDNY program director. Maintains a minimum of 6...
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Katherine Marie Liebner
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfErie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Employment and Estate Planning
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Katherine Liebner is a shareholder attorney with Buffalo-based Gross Shuman P.C. Her practice areas include estate planning, estate and trust administration, and labor and employment law.
Katherine received her J.D. from the University at Buffalo and is admitted to practice before all New York State Courts, Florida State Courts, the federal district courts for the Western District of New York, the Northern District of New York, the District of Colorado and the United States Tax Court.
Katherine was named to Buffalo Business First’s inaugural 30 under 30 class in 2012 and selected as a Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising...
![Neil P. Flynn]( "Neil P. Flynn")
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Neil P. Flynn
Rochester, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Business, IP and Nursing Home
Fordham University School of Law
When I was nine my aunt told me I should be a lawyer when I grew up because I argued about everything, really, really well. That's when I learned I could make a living doing what I loved: winning arguments. After graduating from Columbia University, New York City's only Ivy League school I went on to Fordham Law. Fordham was the only law school ranked in the top twenty-five nationwide that offered a night program in New York. Since I was working full time to pay my own way, Fordham's top tier night division was perfect for me.
After two...
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Ryan C. Woodworth
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEmployment, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Patrick J. Solomon
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Employment
Cornell Law School
I am a founding partner of Thomas & Solomon LLP. Where I practice solely in employment law, first at a large firm advising employers, and then, since 2000, as partner at Thomas & Solomon LLP representing employees. Currently, I concentrate my practice on national wage and hour, class and collective action litigation. I have represented hundreds of thousands of employees, and recovered back wages resulting in tens of millions of dollars for those clients. I have been selected to be a mediator for the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and regularly mediates federal...
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James David Hartt
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Civil Rights, Criminal and Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Attorney James D. Hartt represents victims of employment discrimination statewide. He has significant experience representing clients in the NYS Division of Human Rights, EEOC and in State and Federal Courts. Call Attorney James D. Hartt today to set up your free initial telephone consultation.
With Offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and a Satellite Office in Manhattan, Attorney James D. Hartt is proud to offer his legal expertise to New Yorkers statewide.
James practices in several other areas of law, including but not limited to: criminal defense, professional licensure defense, civil litigation, education law, and others!
![Sarah E. Cressman]( "Sarah E. Cressman")
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Sarah E. Cressman
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Employment
University at Buffalo Law School
Ms. Cressman is experienced in representing and advising employees regarding workplace issues, such a wage and hour matters, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, EEOC proceedings, employee benefits and contract matters. Ms. Cressman is also an experienced litigator, representing employees in state and federal court, including extensive experience litigating class actions.
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Terry Michael Sugrue
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Employment and Collections
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Terry M. Sugrue is an accomplished attorney concentrating his practice in Labor and Employment Law as well as Recovering Debts for Nursing Homes and Healthcare Facilities. Mr. Sugrue has prosecuted hundreds of grievances at arbitration involving complex contractual and disciplinary issues, including termination. He is experienced before various administrative agencies including the Public Employment Relations Board, Workers Compensation Board, Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, and Division of Human Rights. He has counseled clients on various labor and employment matters, including matters arising under the Civil Service Law, Taylor Law, New York Human Rights...
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Jonathan Edward Staehr
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Employment, Animal, Personal Injury and Products Liability
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Jonathan Staehr has been practicing for nearly 20 years in the areas of personal injury, lead poisoning, car accidents, slip and fall, animal bite, real estate, estate planning, and employment law. Jonathan created his boutique law firm with his wife as his partner to serve Upstate New York and help those injured due to the negligence of others.
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Karen Sanders
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Employment, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Karen R. Sanders, Senior Counsel in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester office, focuses her practice on Civil Litigation (Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Whistleblower Actions) and Employment Law.
Karen was admitted to the bar in New York State in 1994. She also is admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Western and Northern Districts of New York, the Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Karen practiced with the firm of Harris, Chesworth, Johnstone & Welch, LLP (2015-Present). She was previously associated with Harris,...
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Amanda Smith
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer
Employment
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Amanda Smith, Esq. is an Associate in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Buffalo office, where she focuses her practice on Federal and State Employment and Labor Law.
Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Amanda was a Student Workforce Trainee for the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, in Washington, D.C. She also worked as a Research Assistant at the University at Buffalo Law School, where she provided legal academic research in international environmental principles as applied by the United States domestically and in foreign relations. Amanda also worked as a Student Legal Intern for the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement;...
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Earl Thomas Hall
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney
Employment
Cornell University
Over 20 years' experience in all facets of employment law and labor law. Founded Ithaca New York Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), and serves as its current President. Practice limited to employment law, employment discrimination, labor law and education law. Caring, competent representation. You will not be passed from a partner to an associate to a paralegal at Hall Law. We are "counselors" at law, not just lawyers. We strive to live up to the tradition of Cornell Law - "Lawyers in the Best Sense." Experience: Attorney for a prestigious, nationally prominent labor and employment law firm as...
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Rafael Omar Gomez
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(716) 324-5554
2746 Delaware Avenue
The Eberhardt Mansion
Buffalo, NY 14217
Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Matthew Mitchell
Erie County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Employment, Environmental, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
Vermont Law School, Vermont Law School and University of New Hampshire School of Law
With more than 30 years’ experience practicing law, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Buffalo office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, has defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases across New York State and Massachusetts. He has represented a variety of clients, including Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. Matt has also defended individuals and corporations through their insurers, from auto accident personal injury claims to Superfund cost recovery actions. He has provided coverage opinions interpreting provisions of a variety of...
![Regina Sarkis]( "Regina Sarkis")
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Regina Sarkis
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Employment and Arbitration & Mediation
Regina Sarkis is an experienced NY and NC labor & employment law and business attorney experienced in a variety of labor & employment law areas of practice including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and ADA discrimination cases. She advises clients and business partners at all levels of leadership on a wide range of business, labor, and employment-related matters, including employee claims, wage & hour issues, non-compete and no-solicitation agreements, high-risk performance management issues, workplace safety, disability and medical leaves, reasonable accommodations, collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and more.
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Jill Kathleen Schultz
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Employment, Business, Civil Rights and Immigration
Vanderbilt University Law School and Vanderbilt University Law School
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Josephine Ann Greco
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(716) 856-5800
1700 Rand Building
14 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Employment
Mark Andrew Molloy
Erie County, NY Employment Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Employment, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Products Liability
University of Notre Dame Law School
Trent Michael Sutton
Monroe County, NY Employment Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Employment and International
Brigham Young University
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