1. Andrew D. Fiske
Title: Associate
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 2009
College: Clarkson University, B.S., 2005
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Criminal Law; General Practice; Family Law; Bankruptcy
Membership: Erie County Bar Association; New York Defenders Association.

2. Richard J. Zielinski
Title: Associate
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2015
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., summa cum laude, 2011
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2015
Practice Area:
Membership: Erie County Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

3. Michael J. Chmiel
Title: Associate
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., Political Science, 1995
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Personal Injury - Defense, Matrimonial / Family Law, Criminal Defense, Litigation and Appeals, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy, Civil Defense Litigation, Insurance Defense, Insurance Law
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4. Rebecca Josefiak
Title: Associate
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: Hobart & William Smith Colleges, B.A., 2009
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Insurance Defense
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5. Katy Hedges
Title: Associate
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 2005
College: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, B.H.S., 2002
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Condominium Development, Estate Planning and Administration, Foreclosures, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Title Examination
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6. Katie L. Renda
Title: Associate
Law School: New York University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 2011
College: Niagara University, B.A., Psychology, 2003
Admitted: New York University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Litigation
Membership: Erie County and New York State Bar Associations.

7. Michael M. Chelus
Title: Associate
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Management, 2000
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Automobile Liability, Business Collections, Business Formation, Sale, Merger & Acquisition, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Collections, Corporation Law, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Trademark Law
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8. Thomas P. Kawalec
Title: Member
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. 1998
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., Political Science/International Studies, 1995
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. 1998
Practice Area: Civil Defense Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Discrimination Law, Estate Planning, Insurance Defense, Matrimonial Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Membership: Erie County Bar AssociationNew York State Bar AssociationCharles S. Desmond Inn of CourtClaims and Litigation Management (CLM)SUNY Buffalo Law Alumni Association

9. Kevin E. Loftus
Title: Associate
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 2002
College: Canisius College, B.A., Political Science, 1998
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Collections, Criminal Law, Insurance Defense, Litigation
Membership: Erie County Bar Association

10. Arthur A. Herdzik
Title: Member
Law School: University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1975
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972
Admitted: University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Automobile, Homeowner, Construction Law, Labor Law, Municipal Law
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11. Eric W. Marriott
Title: Associate
Law School: William & Mary Law School, Class of 2016, J.D.
College: State University at Buffalo, Class of 2012, B.A.
Admitted: William & Mary Law School, Class of 2016, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership: American Bar Association Erie County Bar Association ECBA Municipal Law Committee.

12. Benjamin Matthew Jackson
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University, Class of 2018, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
College: University at Buffalo, Class of 2014, B.A.
Admitted: Duquesne University, Class of 2018, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Practice Area: Insurance Defense
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13. Daniel J. Cercone
Title: Associate
Law School: Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 2018, J.D.
College: Syracuse University, Class of 2015, B.A.
Admitted: Michigan State University College of Law, Class of 2018, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense
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14. Michael F. Chelus
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, Class of 1968, J.D.
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Business, Class of 1965, B.S., Administration and Organization
Admitted: University at Buffalo Law School, Class of 1968, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Business and Corporate Law
Membership: Erie County (Chairman, Negligence Committee, 1984-1987 Member, Special Committees on: Code of Evidence, 1985— Legal Specialization, 1986— Member, Bench-Bar Committee, 8th Judicial District), New York State (Member, Sections on: Estates and Trust Torts Insurance… Read more Erie County (Chairman, Negligence Committee, 1984-1987 Member, Special Committees on: Code of Evidence, 1985— Legal Specialization, 1986— Member, Bench-Bar Committee, 8th Judicial District), New York State (Member, Sections on: Estates and Trust Torts Insurance Compensation Law) and American (Member, Sections on: Business Law Law Practice Management and Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Western New York Trial Lawyers Association American Board of Trial Advocates (Charter Member, Western New York Chapter) Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Weste

15. Thomas J. Speyer
Title: Member
Law School: Detroit College of Law, Class of 1985, J.D.
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, Class of 1982, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: Detroit College of Law, Class of 1985, J.D.
Practice Area: Arbitrator/Mediation of Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation, Chemical Exposure/Products Liability, Premises Liability, Police, Fire and Municipal Obligations, Professional Malpractice, Workers' Compensation
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16. Rebecca E. Monte
Title: Member
Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Eisenhower College, Rochester Institute of Technology, B.A., cum laude, 1982
Admitted: Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Real Estate, Matrimonial
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17. Kristen B. Degnan
Title: Associate
Law School: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 2004
College: Allegheny College, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Litigation; Criminal Law; Family Law; Matrimonial Law; Real Estate; Personal Injury
Membership: Erie County Bar Association.

18. Nicholas Matthew Hriczko
Title: Associate
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2013
College: State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., cum laude, 2010
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2013
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Litigation
Membership: Erie County Bar Association New York State Bar Association.