I joined Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP as an associate attorney in 2008 and became a partner there in 2011. In 2015, we changed the name to Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Allegany County Bar Association...

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Benjamin Calkins Esq

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 36 years experience

(888) 415-1740 17 Long Avenue
110
Hamburg, NY 14075

Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Real Estate and Securities
University of Michigan Law School

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Early in his career, a client told Ben: “You are the first lawyer I’ve ever met who did what he said, when he said, and for how much he said.” It shocked Ben that a client who had dealt with many attorneys would say that. Ben vowed to be a lawyer who did for clients what he would want done for himself. The Calkins Law Firm is different in three ways:
1. We are staffed with well educated, top-rated, and highly experience attorneys. We do not assign multiple lawyers to a client and our clients don’t...

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Dennis Charles Gaughan

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience

(716) 648-8000 6161 South Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Tax
New York Law School

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We chose to remain a small law office to provide personal, dedicated and aggressive service to our clients. My office costs a few dollars more but excellent service takes time and strategy. Offsetting our higher fees we have payment plans. We have seven lawyers working together to get the best solutions. As a small firm we call upon all areas of the law to form a comprehensive strategy and plan. As in a game making the right move determines the outcome of the case. A divorce case is often helped by a bankruptcy or our tax law knowledge. We create...

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Mr. Frank M Bogulski Esq.

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(716) 649-0090 265 Union St
Ste 203
Hamburg, NY 14075

Business, Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Frank M Bogulski was born and raised in Hamburg, NY along the lakeshore where he enjoyed water sports and played ice hockey. He graduated from Frontier High School and received a United States Army ROTC scholarship to attend Cornell University. While at Cornell, Frank studied economics and business and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. He was active in the Army ROTC program and completed the United States Army Advance Camp at Fort Brag, NC. Following his educational career at Cornell, he was commissioned as a United States Army officer and served in the military...

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Thomas Hewner

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 39 years experience

(716) 856-3646 16 Main St.
Hamburg, NY 14075

Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Albany Law School

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Ethan Matthew Lyle

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(716) 373-1920 PO Box 648
1616 West State Street
Olean, NY 14760

Business and Personal Injury
Dickinson School Of Law Of The

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Ryan F. McCann

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(716) 648-7000 11 Main Street
Hamburg, NY 14075

Business, DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Albany Law School

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Diane Tiveron

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(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
Business, Bankruptcy, Collections and Estate Planning
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Diane Tiveron is the Managing Partner and Chairperson of the Corporate & Business Law Department at HoganWillig PLLC. With over 29 years of legal experience and a educational background in economics and business administration, Ms. Tiveron 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.
Ms. Tiveron also advises individuals and businesses with bankruptcy issues (Chapter 7...

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Corey John Hogan

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, 14731

Business, Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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I founded Corey J. Hogan and Associates in 1975 in Lockport, New York. In 1990, I moved the firm's headquarters to Amherst, New York while maintaining an office in Lockport. In 1998, HoganWillig was established through a merger of The Law Office of Ronald Willig, founded in 1966, and Corey J. Hogan and Associates. I have been in practice for over 35 years since admission to the New York State Bar in 1975. Every year since 2007, I was voted an Upstate New York "Super Lawyer", reflecting the esteem and confidence of the local legal community. As one of...

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Kenneth Olena

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Divorce and Family
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Kenneth Olena has worked for the last 35 years as a family law practitioner. He specializes in divorce proceedings, ranging from small to multi-million dollar settlements. Since 1981, Kenneth has practiced across upstate New York and predominantly in the Western New York region, helping clients with over a thousand divorce cases; prior to his work at HoganWillig, Mr. Olena also provided excellent support to clients with Siegel, Kelleher & Kahn for more than 21 years. With expertise, he has handled actions of varying financial complexity involving difficult custodial battles, hardships regarding property ownership, and management of clients' personal businesses or...

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Bruce Ikefugi

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Chair of the largest residential real estate department in Western New York. Extensive third party relocation, REO, commercial and residential lending representation. Recently closed a $3 Million dollar refinance, and a $965,000 commercial purchase secured by properties in Western New York and Florida. Experienced in time share, zoning, land use, condominiums and cooperatives, real estate negotiations and litigation. Voted for inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America" for the past four years.

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Rebecca C. Cronauer

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience

(716) 636-7600 155 Summer St.
Buffalo, NY 14222

Business, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Ohio Northern University

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Ms. Cronauer is an attorney working with the firm’s Litigation department. She has experience in the full range of client representation including Supreme Court and Appellate oral arguments, complex motion and appellate brief production and representation of clients in mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Ms. Cronauer attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania where she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in political science and a minor in economics. At Saint Vincent College, she played varsity tennis and was a George Washington Fellow. Following her undergraduate education, she attended Ohio Northern University College of Law from which she graduated...

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Anthony J. Kuhn

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 4 years experience

(716) 439-4700 5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221

Business, Appeals, Employment and Military
University at Buffalo Law School

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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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Alex M. Neurohr

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Alex M. Neurohr is an Associate Attorney currently focusing his practice in our Corporate and Business Department, handling contract formation and enforcement, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters regarding formation, restructuring, and dissolution.

Mr. Neurohr also assists our Real Estate Department with property-related matters, including partition actions and boundary disputes, post-closing issues, and mortgage foreclosures.

Mr. Neurohr received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, cum laude, in 2014.

Prior to joining HoganWillig,...

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Harry N Konst

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(716) 601-1000 5511 Broadway Street
Lancaster, NY 14086

Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Real Estate

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Konst Law provides real estate, divorce, personal injury, corporate and business legal services.

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Jonathan C Dunsmoor

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 8 years experience

(716) 371-1936 We are available by appointment only.
3407 Delaware Ave, Ste. 255
Buffalo, NY 14217

Free ConsultationBusiness, Securities, Trademarks and White Collar Crime
SUNY Buffalo Law School and Elon University School of Law

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Jonathan's practice helps businesses of all sizes grow whether it is from inception to a DPO (Direct Public Offering). We are here to provide you and your company with exceptional legal service in one of the most trying times of your business; growth. Additionally, Dunsmoor Law also helps clients with contract disputes, employer/employee agreements, and various other business matters.

Jonathan's prior experience includes being of counsel for a small, international securities firm and various areas of public interest law including a legal fellowship with the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. Dunsmoor Law represents clients throughout the world regardless of size.

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Nicholas A. Taylor

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Attorney

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
The Pennsylvania State University School of Law

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Nicholas A. Taylor is an Associate Attorney in HoganWillig’s Corporate and Business Department, handling contract formation and enforcement, corporate matters regarding formation, restructuring, and dissolution, and issues regarding commercial leasing of property.

Prior to joining HoganWillig, Mr. Taylor practiced insurance defense litigation, representing insurance carriers, employers, and third party administrators in workers’ compensation proceedings throughout Western New York.

Mr. Taylor graduated from Penn State Law at Pennsylvania State University and is an inducted member of the Woolsack Honor Society, which recognizes academic excellence. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the New York State and...

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Umar Farooq

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(716) 235-1825 Dig @ The Innovation Center
640 Ellicott Street, Suite 109
Buffalo, NY 14203

Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Securities
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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When it comes to corporate and commercial law matters, you need an attorney that not only has a deep understanding of the law, but is passionate about your company’s continued success. With over eight years of experience practicing business law, including time at a global law firm, I provide personal service and practical solutions to tackle your most challenging legal issues. I also understand the importance of efficiently managing your legal budgets, which is why I offer flexible fee arrangements. To learn if I’m the right fit for your organization, schedule a free consultation today.

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Jeffrey Francis Reina

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(716) 849-1333 42 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202

Business, Divorce and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo

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Jeffrey Reina is a senior partner at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria and is the head of the Matrimonial Law Practice Area. He has experience handling a variety of matrimonial issues, including divorce, separation, spousal support, same sex marriage, prenuptial agreements, post-judgment, and complex high net worth divorce. Mr. Reina also oversees the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Area. He resolves disputes for clients involving contracts, employment agreements, trademarks, copyrights, and partnership and shareholder matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Reina spent nearly a decade working in the restaurant industry. For several years, he served as...

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Michael E. Reiser

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Attorney with 2 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Collections and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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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.

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Robert Michalak

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 43 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Real Estate
University of Houston Law Center

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Robert Michalak represents contractors, owners, and surety companies. His experience includes contract negotiations, bidding issues, project closeout consultation, mechanic's lien and trust fund filings and challenges, and claim prosecution and defense. Mr. Michalak also represents clients in structuring business and shareholder relationships, real estate development and commercial leases. He regularly represents clients 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 at Buffalo and a...

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Kristie L. DeFreze

Genesee County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(585) 344-1994 18 Ellicott Street
Batavia, NY 14020

Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Annick T Koloko Esq

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience

(716) 200-1720 69 Delaware Avenue
608
Buffalo, NY 14202

Business, Criminal and Immigration
Franklin Pierce Law Center

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Leonard Gary London

Cattaraugus County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 42 years experience

(716) 636-7600 6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731

Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Vanderbilt University Law School

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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...

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Steven Sessler

Livingston County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience

(585) 243-1340 131 Main Street
P.O. Box 313
Geneseo, NY 14454

Business, Agricultural, Criminal and Estate Planning
Washington and Lee University School of Law

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Peter McGrath

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(716) 262-9023 3110 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14216

Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo

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I am the founder and principal attorney at the McGrath Law Firm located in Buffalo, New York. Prior to entering law school, I earned a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology from Kean University. I attended law school at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. My firm is a full-service general practice firm that is equipped to handle all legal needs.

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Jennifer P Stergion Esq.

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience

(716) 536-5971 500 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207

Business, Criminal, Divorce and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo

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Jennifer P Stergion, Esq. was the founding Chair of the Erie County Bar Association's Committee on Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Issues. She is the current Secretary of that Bar Association Committee and a member of the Bar's Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee. Jennifer has a Bacheolor's degree in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Criminal Justice, and a J.D. with dual concentrations in International Law and Civil Litigation. She is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, is a Department of Veterans Affairs accredited attorney, and admitted to the Appellate Division, 4th Department of...

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Casey Callanan

Erie County, NY Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience

410 Hartford Road
Amherst, NY 14226

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Foreclosure Defense

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I became a trial attorney after many bench and jury trials as a Monroe County, NY, Assistant District Attorney. Through years of experience in civil actions, I have undertaken dozens of civil trials for personal injury and property damage, relentlessly pursuing the protection of the rights and interests of my clients.

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Parker MacKay

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(716) 803-8166 3110 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

Business, Criminal and DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo

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Born and raised in the Buffalo area, Mr. MacKay is a graduate of Canisius High School. Following high school, he attended S.U.N.Y. Buffalo, graduating cum laude and “With High Distinction” in the psychology department. Attending law school after taking several years off, Mr. MacKay graduated magna cum laude early on an accelerated track from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo Law School. While there, he participated in several moot court competitions, including representing the school in a national criminal law moot court competition. In addition, Mr. MacKay interned with the Hon. Timothy J. Drury of the New York State Supreme Court and...

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David William Kloss

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 33 years experience

(716) 847-2923 69 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1003, Buffalo, NY 14202
Buffalo, NY 14202

Business and Products Liability
SUNY at Buffalo

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* Business Formation * Contracts * Business Litigation * Commercial/Corporate Law * Product Liability * Collections

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Nevin Frederic Murchie

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney

(716) 565-6270 8555 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

Business, Immigration and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Daniel C Caro

Niagara County, NY Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience

(716) 514-3857 7342 Paddock Ridge
Pendleton, NY 14120

Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Wesley Michael Brown

Erie County, NY Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(716) 312-0015 4498 Main St., Ste. 11
Amherst, NY 14226

Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate

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Wesley M. Brown grew up in Tonawanda, New York and graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. He attended Canisius College, Erie Community College, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Niagara University in 1994 He attended the University of Toledo College of Law where he was a member of the Law Review and received his Juris Doctor in 2000.

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