LIPSITZ GREEN SCIME CAMBRIA - Key Persons
Alexander DiDonato concentrates his practice in the area of Business, Corporate, and Real Estate law. He serves a multitude of legal needs for businesses including:
Amy Keller represents personal injury victims and works to recover monetary damages on their behalf. She is experienced in successfully handling a wide array of legal proceedings including jury trials, bench trials, arbitration hearings, as well as matters before New York State's appellate court. Ms. Keller advocates for the rights of individuals who have suffered injuries in virtually all types of accidents including:
Anthony Faraco, Jr. provides legal guidance to business leaders throughout Western New York. He focuses his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Commercial Real Estate. Mr. Faraco has extensive experience in a wide array of legal matters including contract negotiations, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, as well as virtually all components of commercial real estate transactions.
Recent examples of matters Mr. Faraco has handled, include:
Served as in-house counsel for the country's largest privately owned commercial real estate company;
Represented an international technology company in a multimillion dollar contractual dispute; and
Represented a national consumer product company in all of their toxic tort litigation throughout the Northeast region of the United States.
Barry N. Covert is a nationally recognized litigator with over thirty years of experience representing defendants in complex litigation matters before federal and state courts.
Members of the legal community often refer cases to Mr. Covert for matters that involve White-Collar Criminal Defense, Violent Crime Defense, Zoning and Land Use Litigation, Professional Misconduct, Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Cyber-Crimes, Title IX, Qui Tam Act, and Scientific Misconduct.
The following are examples of Mr. Covert's extensive experience:
Represented defendants in a wide spectrum of criminal matters including: white-collar charges, securities violations, drug conspiracies, Hobbs Act, homicides, and RICO matters
Represented defendants in Federal Court in complex criminal matters, including four federal death penalty eligible case
Defended clients in civil and criminal litigation matters in New York State and Federal Courts
Federal Court appearances, including the Southern District of New York, Western District of New York, and Eastern District of Virginia
State Court appearances, including New York, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia
Represented clients against various municipal governments in zoning and land use litigation matters including opposition to land use regulations, land use permitting, land development, land entitlement, rezoning, zoning law, zoning ordinances, and zoning variances.
Represented professionals in licensing defense matters, including: attorneys, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and physician assistants
Represented research scientists accused of scientific misconduct; has represented numerous professional clients relating to licensing issues and defended a prominent research scientist against allegations of scientific fraud and misconduct involving several federally funded research projects involving the Office of Research Integrity (ORI); handled scientific misconduct cases at dozens of institutions across the country, including Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and State University of New York at Buffalo
Represented victims of childhood sexual abuse, including the representation of victims sexual abused by priest and matters involving the Catholic Church
He is fluent in German.
Barry Covert represents victims of sexual abuse, including adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. He fights on behalf of his clients to hold abusers and those who allow abuse to occur accountable. Mr. Covert works to ensure his clients receive the validation they deserve for the trauma they have endured.
Barry Covert was selected to be the focus of Super Lawyers Q&A feature for their 2015 Upstate New York issue. Super Lawyers' feature focuses on Mr. Covert's Scientific Misconduct practice. Click below to read Mr. Covert's background in scientific misconduct matters as well as his approach to handling some of the unique challenges such cases poses.
Barry Covert has vast Title IX experience and is often called on by news outlets for legal analysis of his and other Title IX cases. Below are a few examples of Mr. Covert's Title IX experience in the media:
Barry Covert has vast Title IX experience and is often called on by news outlets for legal analysis of his and other Title IX cases. Below are a few examples of Mr. Covert's Title IX experience in the media:
Title IX provides essential protections, Buffalo Law Journal guest column
Independent investigation into Niagara University Title IX finds no violations, WGRZ interview about a Title IX investigation Mr. Covert led
Niagara dean of students cleared of rape cover-up accusation but will leave post, Buffalo News interview about Niagara University Title IX investigation
Brittany Morgan represents individuals who have been the victim of a personal injury. Ms. Morgan focuses her practice on fighting to recover damages for clients in virtually all personal injury matters, including:
Candace Morrison focuses her practice in the area of labor and employment law. She represents labor unions in a wide spectrum of legal issues and represents plaintiffs in employment matters. Ms. Morrison has experience in successfully handling a myriad of labor and employment matters for clients, including:
Cherie L. Peterson is the litigation coordinator for the firm's Accidents and Personal Injury, Mesothelioma and Asbestos, and Workers' Compensation Practice Areas, responsible for the administrative aspects of those areas of the firm. She also chairs the firm's Client Services Committee, which coordinates the efforts of the Labor and Employment, Accidents and Personal Injury, and Workers' Compensation Practice Areas to best serve clients' needs. In her 25 years as an attorney with the firm, Ms. Peterson has concentrated her legal practice in the personal injury, asbestos litigation, constitutional law, and criminal defense areas.
Christopher R. Poole focuses his practice in the area of commercial litigation. He represents clients engaged in a wide variety of high-stakes legal disputes. Mr. Poole's clients range from individuals, small family-owned businesses, high-profile companies based in Western New York, and international conglomerates.
Mr. Poole has nearly twenty years of experience handling complex litigation matters involving commercial litigation, business disputes, labor and employment, employment discrimination, municipal law, and personal injury.
Prior to joining Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, Mr. Poole served as an attorney for the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Board of Education. In these roles, Mr. Poole represented these municipal entities, their officers, and employees in Federal and State Court as well as administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations.
Dale J. Bauman concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, including:
Diane Perri Roberts for guidance on the policy and training your company needs to have in place to be in compliance with the New York State's requirements. Also, click on the following resources prepared by Diane Perri Roberts, which will update you on the latest developments regarding New York State's new law regarding Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Policy.
Erin McCampbell Paris focuses her practice on appellate and complex trial litigation. She has successfully represented individuals and corporations on a variety of matters before federal and state courts, securing victories for her clients on civil and criminal matters. Ms. McCampbell Paris draws from her experience as a former law clerk to federal district and circuit judges to guide her clients through the litigation process. Clients benefit from her intimate understanding of the judicial decision making process and skillful legal writing.
In addition to Ms. McCampbell Paris' clerkships, prior to joining Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, she was a litigation associate in Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's New York Office.
Erin McCampbell Paris is called upon by various media outlets to provide analysis on legal matters making local and national headlines. The following are links to some of the stories featuring Ms. McCampbell Paris' commentary and legal analysis:
Mr. Riedel is a director (from 1995 to present) and past secretary for the 100 Club of Buffalo. He is also a director (from 1999 to present) of the Western New York-Jamaica Partners of Americas. He was elected a fellow of the New York Bar Foundation in January 2001. He also serves on the advisory board of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Divine Child.
Mr. Riedel has lectured extensively for the New York State Bar Association on topics that include "Estates Planning and Will Drafting," "Practice Skills: Basic Probate and Administration of Estates," "Lifetime Inter Vivos Trusts," "Estate and Gift Taxation: New Legislation," "Beyond Practical Skills: Probate and Administration of Estates," and "Income Taxation of Decedents: Their Estates and Their Trusts." He is an adjunct lecturer for Hilbert College (from 1981 to present) and has taught various paralegal courses, including on estate administration and elder law.
Gregory P. Krull concentrates his practice in the representation of plaintiffs, primarily in medical malpractice cases and other areas of personal injury. He is involved in the prosecution of such claims at all stages, including client intake and review, pretrial discovery, and trials.
Mr. Krull was inducted to Phi Beta Kappa in May 1982.
Herbert L. Greenman concentrates his practice in the area of criminal defense and has extensive experience in matters that include criminal trials, criminal appeals, constitutional law, narcotic cases, and search and seizure.
Mr. Greenman began his career as an assistant district attorney for Erie County, prosecuting drug felonies from 1973 to 1974. He has been in private practice since 1974 and has earned several awards and distinctions throughout his career, including the Thurgood S. Marshall Award for Outstanding Criminal Practitioner from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Job Titles:
- District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Job Titles:
- District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
Education
Washington and Lee University of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
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- Senior Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Jaime Michelle Cain has extensive experience serving the legal needs of buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, owners, and other stakeholders in all facets of real estate transactions.
Ms. Cain assists buyers and sellers through all phases of real estate purchases, refinances, leasing, and construction. She also represents local and regional banks in lender financing, including SBA 7(a) and 504 programs.
In addition, Ms. Cain represents owners, landlords, and investors. She provides Fair Housing training and consultation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Ms. Cain is proficient in commencing and defending summary proceedings on behalf of clients for non-payment and breach of lease. She also defends landlords accused of violating the Fair Housing Act and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Jonathan W. Brown is a senior partner in the firm's Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation Practice Areas. Mr. Brown focuses his practice on the following areas of law:
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- Member of the Sports Car Club of America
Mr. Gumkowski is an active member of the Sports Car Club of America; the Sports Car Club of America, Western New York Region; the South Towns Motor Club; and the Central New York Ice Racing Association. Mr. Gumkowski earned second place in the 2002 New York State Road Racing Championship.
NBC affiliate WGRZ-TV interviews Mr. Manna regarding his representation of three doctors suing D'Youville College for false and deceptive business practices
The president of Larry Flynt's company lauds Mr. Manna for his successful defense against a $23 million international licensing dispute, as reported by Reuters
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- Member of Lipsitz Green 's Criminal Defense Trials
Mr. Ginter is a member of Lipsitz Green's Criminal Defense Trials and Appeals Practice Area, which has earned several peer recognition awards. In the 2020 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms", Lipsitz Green was honored with 11 Buffalo Tier-1 rankings, including recognition for Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
Karoline R. Faltas focuses her practice on representing injured workers in New York State. She has experience in a variety of Workers' Compensation issues and has represented workers across many industries. Ms. Faltas has been successful in obtaining authorization for medical benefits, maximizing monetary benefits, and negotiating favorable settlements for injured workers.
Ms. Faltas also has experience handling family law matters and criminal defense, including researching and drafting persuasive motions at the county, state, and federal levels.
Laraine Kelley has decades of experience in personal injury litigation, with a focus on medical malpractice and product liability law. Peers, opposing counsel, and members of the judiciary recognize Ms. Kelley as one of the nation's preeminent medical malpractice attorneys.
Ms. Kelley provides answers for victims of medical malpractice who seek to understand: what went wrong; who is at fault; and how the negligent may be held accountable.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Kelley has represented thousands of clients who were injured in a wide spectrum of catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice matters, including:
birth injury
cancer misdiagnosis
cerebral palsy
delayed diagnosis
emergency room error
medication error
nurse error
nursing home negligence
optometry error
surgery error
construction accidents
defective products
As a result of decades of experience litigating complex medical malpractice matters, Ms. Kelley has a mastery of medical knowledge that rivals healthcare professionals. Ms. Kelley's legal skill, medical knowledge, and investment of resources, levels the playing field for clients who are battling medical professionals, large institutions, and insurance companies.
Laraine Kelley is regularly featured in regional media, providing analysis on issues concerning medical malpractice law and commenting on results she has achieved for her clients. Below are links to some of stories featuring Ms. Kelley.
Laraine Kelley is interviewed in the Buffalo Law Journal for an article featuring attorneys named to the "Top 25 Women" list in Super Lawyers magazine
Mr. Moore is a regular guest on WNED's The Law Line radio program. During each appearance, Mr. Moore fields questions from callers on various legal matters. Below are transcripts from Mr. Moore's appearances on The Law Line.
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- Member of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria 's Accidents
Ms. Bochenek is a member of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria's Accidents and Personal Injury Practice Area, which has earned several peer recognition awards. In the 2020 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms", Lipsitz Green was honored with 11 Buffalo Tier-1 rankings, including recognition for: Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs; and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs.
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- Co - Authors Article for Buffalo Law Journal on the New Canadian Anti - Spam Legislation ( CASL ) Governing Commercial Electronic Messages
Matthew Morey provides legal analysis for NBC News affiliate WGRZ's report on a payout the Hamburg School District offered to the district's embattled superintendent Richard Jetter in exchange for his resignation
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- Member of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria 's Accidents
Mr. Humann is a member of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria's Accidents and Personal Injury Practice Area, which has earned several peer recognition awards. In the 2020 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms", Lipsitz Green was honored with 11 Buffalo Tier-1 rankings, including recognition for: Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs; and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs.
Michael M. Kane focuses his practice on obtaining benefits for injured workers and individuals suffering from disability. Mr. Kane guides clients through the complex processes of Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability. He advocates on his clients' behalf to ensure they receive all the benefits they are entitled to.
Mr. Kane previously served as Director of Legal Services for Mental Health Advocates of WNY. In that role, Mr. Kane represented individuals with mental health diagnoses in Social Security Disability matters as well as other legal matters.
Patrick Mackey concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation, representing individuals and businesses in contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, and real estate disputes. Mr. Mackey also has experience handling litigation matters related to business torts, construction disputes, mechanics liens, and wills and trusts. He has argued various matters before the Appellate Division of the State of New York Supreme Court and New York State Court of Appeals.
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.
Mr. Cambria's 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 has argued several cases before the United States Supreme Court.
Paul Cieslik focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, guiding clients through all facets of real estate transactions.
Richard Maltese focuses his practice on obtaining benefits and recovering financial losses for injured workers. He is experienced in representing workers who have suffered a wide variety of injuries across many industries and trades. Mr. Maltese navigates the complex workers' compensation system for his clients, working to help ensure they receive all the benefits they are entitled.
Richard Furlong has represented labor organizations for over 25 years. His work has covered all aspects of traditional labor law, including:
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- Senior Partner With the Law Firm
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.
Robert Boreanaz provides comments for Buffalo Law Journal on pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
Mr. Boreanaz provides legal insight for a Buffalo Law Journal article on the rise of pregnancy discrimination.
Mr. Boreanaz provides comments to The Buffalo News on the defense of his client, a high school principal accused of workplace discrimination.
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- Attorney
- Buffalo Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney Taylor D. Golba obtained over $3 million in results on behalf of his clients over the first eight months of 2021. From January through August of 2021, Mr. Golba represented injury victims in settlements, structured settlements, arbitrations, and mediations, which resulted in cumulative awards of over $3 million.
obtained over $3 million in results on behalf of his clients over the first eight months of 2021. From January through August of 2021, Mr. Golba represented injury victims in settlements, structured settlements, arbitrations, and mediations, which resulted in cumulative awards of over $3 million.
Taylor Golba represents individuals who have suffered an injury due to the negligence of others and fights to pursue justice as well as recover damages on his clients' behalf. Regarding the damages he has recovered for his clients thus far in 2021, Mr. Golba stated "I am proud to have been given the opportunity by my clients to fight for justice on their behalf. It is gratifying that the hard work put into these cases produced favorable results for my clients."
Taylor D. Golba focuses his practice on representing clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:
Thomas M. Mercure is a senior partner of the firm and practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice. He also assists major national firms in complex litigation.
He has extensive trial experience in various state and federal courts. As a result, many local and out-of-state attorneys refer their cases to Mr. Mercure for trial, settlement, or arbitration.
Mr. Mercure's well-respected abilities have allowed him to help hundreds of people receive the best possible results for the injuries they have sustained. Through settlements, arbitrations, and verdicts, he has obtained millions of dollars for individuals who have been injured by the actions of others. The following are examples of some of the results Mr. Mercure has obtained for his clients.
William Moore is a senior partner of the firm and represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries. He has a reputation for being an aggressive advocate and for being highly accessible and responsive to his clients. Mr. Moore has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts. Many attorneys, both locally and out of state, refer their cases to Mr. Moore. Doctors also frequently refer their injured patients to him. Mr. Moore has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers in the nation who meet stringent objective qualifications as civil trial lawyers. He was also named to the 2017 edition of Buffalo Business First's Top 40 Under 40.
Mr. Moore practices 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.
A settlement reached by Mr. Moore on behalf of his client for inmate abuse featured in Buffalo News