Hugh C. Carlin

Hugh C. Carlin


Gross Shuman, P.C.

Recognized since 2009

Buffalo, New York

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Spinning circle Big letter B

Hugh Carlin’s practice includes wide ranging federal and state court experience in civil litigation within employment law, environmental defense, class actions, product liability defense, corporate dissolution and shareholder disputes, “business divorce,” breach of contract, OSHA and insurance coverage disputes.

Hugh’s experience includes representing employers in connection with claims raised under federal and state civil rights law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Title IX, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

He has defended client claims of unlawful discrimination in Federal and State courts as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights.Hugh counsels employers on recent developments in employment law, and the implementation of policies and procedures which enable employers to be in compliance with federal and state laws.

Under Hugh’s leadership, the firm earned a first tier ranking for Labor and Employment Law by U.S. News and World Report for 2011 and 2012

Contact & Links
Location
  • 465 Main Street, Suite 600
    Buffalo, NY 14203
Education
  • University at Buffalo School of Law, JD, graduated 1987
  • State University of New York at Fredonia, B.M., graduated 1980
Bar Admissions
  • New York, 1988
Affiliations
  • Erie County Bar Association - Member (Committees: Labor Law, Federal Practice and Environmental Law)
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court

Gross Shuman, P.C.
Headquarters: Buffalo, New York

13 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Best Law Firms Badge Visit Website View Firm Profile

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Buffalo (2022)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Buffalo (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Labor
  • Management
Awards:
  • Business First Legal Elite, 2018
  • AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
  • New York Super Lawyers 2013-21
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management

Publications

Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.

Please use the print button to print this profile page.

Spinning circle Big letter B