Donald P. "Don" Chiari

Donald P. "Don" Chiari

Buffalo, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Brown Chiari LLP

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Mr. Chiari is a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and currently is on the Board of Directors for the UB Law Alumni Association, Inc.. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers' Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers' Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization that recognizes the skill, integrity, and experience in the special art of advocacy. Mr. Chiari has 29 years of litigation experience. The focus of his practice is dedicated to those who have sustained catastrophic and life-changing injuries. He currently handles medical malpractice, product liability, complex premises liability, construction accidents, automobile accidents, and nursing home negligence. He has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Western New York, resulting in multi-million dollar awards and recoveries. Mr. Chiari is also admitted to practice in the State of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chiari has been recognized for obtaining the two largest personal injury verdicts in Niagara County history and has obtained one of the highest nursing home verdicts in the State of New York.

Mr. Chiari has received an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent level of professional excellence. The AV rating is the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethics. He has also been listed in the category of personal injury in the Superlawyers directory.
Brown Chiari LLP

4 Best Lawyers awards

Brown Chiari LLP logo

Overview

  • English

  • University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 1984

  • New York, New York State Bar Association

  • American Association for Justice - member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum - member
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - member
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers - member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers' Association - member
  • Western New York Trial Lawyers' Association - member
  • English
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • American Association for Justice - member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum - member
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - member
  • New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers - member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers' Association - member
  • Western New York Trial Lawyers' Association - member
  • University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

Mr. Chiari is not the traditional lawyer. I find he has a very compassionate yet firm and professional approach to his craft. He utilizes his knowledge of medical conditions, in-depth case evaluation, and detailed preparation and examination of evidence to get favorable results for clients. Mr. Chiari has earned the respect from his peers and adversaries through aggressive trial work, arbitration, and mediation. He is an attorney who embodies excellence in the practice of law.

John Texido (JT Enterprises)

Tonawando, NY

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2023)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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