1.
Herbert J. GloseTitle: Partner
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 1982
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., magna cum laude, 1979
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: Corporate; Finance; Real Estate; Business Successions; Education Law; Financial Institutions and Lending
Membership: Erie County Bar Association.
2.
John P. GaughanTitle: Associate
Law School: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1999
College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A., 1993
Admitted: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Insurance Defense; Automobile Insurance Defense; Automobile Liability Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; No Fault Auto Insurance Defense; Personal Liability Defense; Property Damage Defense; Property Insurance Defense; Municipal Defense; Municipal Law; Municipal Liability; Municipal Torts; Negligence; Negligence Defense
Membership: Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations.
3.
Eric W. SchultzTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., 1995
College: Canisius College, B.A., 1990
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Immigration Law; International Trusts and Estates
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chair of Upstate New York Chapter and Member of National Board of Governors, 2010-2011).
4.
Karim A. AbdullaTitle: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1999
College: McMaster University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Media Law; Defamation; First Amendment Law; Environmental Law
Membership: Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations.
5.
Joseph M. FinnertyTitle: Partner
Law School: Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
College: Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude, 1976; Wake Forest University; University of Scranton
Admitted: Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, J.D., cum laude, 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Environmental Litigation; Media Law; First Amendment
Membership: Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations; The National Press Club (Member, Freedom of the Press Committee); Media Law Resource Center (Member, Committees on: Pre-publication; Membership; Pre-Trial).
6.
James DavisTitle: Associate
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, State University of New York, J.D., cum laude, Connelly Trial Technique Award Recipient, 2009
College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, State University of New York, J.D., cum laude, Connelly Trial Technique Award Recipient, 2009
Practice Area: Torts and Products Liability Defense; Professional Liability
Membership: New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Erie County Bar Association.
7.
Mark R. McNamaraTitle: Chair, Real Property Tax & Condemnation Practice Area
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 1980
College: Colgate University, A.B., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Eminent Domain; Real Estate; Real Property Tax Assessment; Personal Injury; Torts
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; The District of Columbia Bar.
8.
Gretchen P. AylwardTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1995
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Immigration and Naturalization; International Business Law; International Trusts and Estates
Membership: Erie County, New York State and American (Member, International Law and Practice Section) Bar Associations; American Immigration Lawyers Association; Women's Bar Association of New York.
9.
Frank T. GaglioneTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Catholic University of America, J.D., 1969
College: Wheeling College, B.A., 1966
Admitted: Catholic University of America, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Bid Protests; Mediation; Arbitration; Securities; Corporate Litigation
Membership:
10.
Gary L. MucciTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Catholic University of America, J.D., 1972
College: St. John Fisher College, B.A., cum laude, 1968
Admitted: Catholic University of America, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Real Estate Law; Commercial Litigation; Corporate Law; Business Law
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations.
11.
Richard J. DayTitle: Chair, International Business Practice Area
Law School: Cornell University, J.D., 1976
College: Bucknell University, B.A., cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Cornell University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Business Law; Estate Planning; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Business Acquisitions
Membership: New York State Bar Association; Erie County Bar Association; Erie County Bar Association (International Law Committee, Secretary); Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CME).
12.
Dennis R. McCoyTitle: Partner
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1977
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., with honors, 1973
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Health Care Law; Products Liability; Toxic Torts; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Regulation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Erie County and New York State (Member and General Awards Committee Chair, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section) Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute.
13.
Arnold N. ZelmanTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University (J.D., 1957; LL.M., 1959)
College: University of Buffalo, B.S., with distinction, Beta Gamma Sigma, 1954
Admitted: Georgetown University (J.D., 1957; LL.M., 1959)
Practice Area: Business Law; Tax
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; Estate Analysts of Western New York.
14.
Vincent P. HauberTitle: Partner
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law, J.D., 1975
College: State University of New York, College at Cortland, B.A., cum laude, 1972
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Real Estate Law; Commercial Lending Law; Secured Transactions Law
Membership:
15.
Raymond N. McCabeTitle: Partner
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: State University of New York College at Fredonia, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Federal and State Taxation; Tax Exempt Bonds; ERISA; Business Law; Corporate Law
Membership:
16.
Laurence B. OppenheimerTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 1980
College: University of Denver, B.A., 1974
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 1980
Practice Area: Employment and Labor Law; Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements; Business Law
Membership: Erie County, New York State and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
17.
Nicholas J. DiCesareTitle: Associate
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Canisius College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Property Tax; Products Liability; Tort Defense
Membership:
18.
Lawrence J. GallickTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Notre Dame, LL.B., 1964
College: University of Notre Dame, A.B., magna cum laude, 1961
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, LL.B., 1964
Practice Area: Business Combinations; Business Succession Planning; Taxation Law; Banking Law; Intellectual Property Law; Trusts and Estates
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; The Florida Bar.
19.
Catherine T. WettlauferTitle: Partner
Law School: The University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
College: Mount Holyoke College, A.B., 1970
Admitted: The University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Estates Law; Trust Law; Elder Law; Tax Law
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; Estate Analysts of Western New York; Financial Planning Counselors of Western New York; Former member, Chief Judge's Task Force on Attorney Professionalism and Conduct; Former member, Eighth Judicial District of the State of New York Grievance Committee; New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Discipline.
20.
Michael E. FerdmanTitle: Partner
Law School: St. John's University, J.D., 1979
College: Rutgers College, A.B., 1973, Henry Rutgers Scholar
Admitted: St. John's University, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Energy; Product Defects; Creditors Rights
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations; National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
21.
Sandra S. O'LoughlinTitle: Partner
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: Rosary Hill College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1973
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Finance; Corporate Law; Securities; Legal Ethics; Business Law
Membership: National Association of Bond Lawyers; New York State Supreme Court (Appellate Division, 4th Dept., 8th Judicial District, Chairman of Character & Fitness Committee, 1986-2006); American Bar Association (Business Law Section, Committee on Corporate Compliance); New York State Bar Association (Committee of Securities Regulation; Committee on Professional Ethics; Former Vice Chairman, 1984-1994; 2000-2003; Special Committee on Unlawful Practice of Law, 1998-2002; Committee on Standards of Attorney Conduct); Erie County Bar Association (Corporation Law Committee; Committee on Grievances; Judiciary Committee, 1996-1999; 2002; Professional Ethics Committee, Former Chairperson, 1987-1989).
22.
David M. HehrTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1983
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., summa cum laude, 1978; Yale University, M.A., 1979
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice; Environmental Law
Membership:
23.
Robert J. KresseTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1953
College: Canisius College, B.S., 1950
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1953
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate; Probate; Trusts and Estates; Real Estate
Membership: Erie County (Director and Treasurer) and New York State Bar Associations; Erie County Bar Foundation (Former Vice President and Director).
24.
Thomas J. HanifinTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1952
College: University of Notre Dame, A.B., magna cum laude, 1949
Admitted: Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1952
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Business Law; Employment and Labor Law; Employee Benefit Plans; Health Care Law
Membership: Erie County Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Negligence; Federal Practice; Labor and Employment); New York State Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Executive; Law School Involvement; Young Lawyer's Section).
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Hiscock and Barclay, LLP. The number of lawyers in Hiscock and Barclay, LLP is 200.