Diana Konik
About Diana Konik
Diana Konik is a lawyer based in Buffalo, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Diana Konik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Buffalo, New York
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Phillips Lytle LLP
Education: The University of Akron, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Buffalo, NY
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