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Barry N. Covert focuses his practice primarily in the following areas: New York State and federal criminal trials and appeals Constitutional law, including First Amendment, Second Amendment, and civil rights actions Qui Tam Act, also known as the False Claims Act Defending against allegations of scientific misconduct, scientific fraud, research misconduct, research fraud, plagiarism, and fabrication of evidence Defense of professional licensing, including for attorneys, doctors, and nurses Ti...

Cherie L. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cherie L. practices law in Buffalo, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Cherie L. Peterson since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cherie L. Peterson is held by other l...

Attorney Kate Feroleto is a Buffalo, New York personal injury attorney with Feroleto Law PLLC . She represents individuals and families in serious injury and wrongful death matters, including truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, and other Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs cases. Kate is known for her preparation in the courtroom, her client-focused approach, and her commitment to helping injured people pursue accountability after life-changing accidents. Kate is the immediate Past Pr...

Michael Schiavone has provided legal guidance to businesses for 30 years. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, commercial real estate, and estate planning. Mr. Schiavone is experienced in regularly counseling clients in a wide array of legal matters, including: Commercial lending and financial transactions Mergers and acquisitions Corporate, partnership, and limited liability matters Business formation Business succession planning Contract negotiation and dispute resolut...

Hon. Erin M. Peradotto, who retired from the appellate bench in 2023, draws on her nearly 17 years of experience as an associate justice with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department, to serve clients of Harris Beach Murtha’s Appellate Practice Group and Business Litigation Practice Group. Harris Beach’s Appellate group is a specialized group of attorneys with experience litigating appeals, as well as other matters involving brief writing, oral advoc...

Robert J. Schreck is the Managing Attorney of the Buffalo, New York office of The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys. With more than 20 years of experience handling personal injury matters throughout Western New York, his practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall injuries, construction accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. As Managing Attorney, Mr. Schreck ov...

John K. Rottaris concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation, creditors’ rights, commercial collections, landlord-tenant law, bankruptcy law and tax certiorari. He also represents manufacturers and manufacturers’ sales representatives in commission and contract disputes. John has represented clients in all phases of trial and appellate practice before local, state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution forums. He has extensiv...

Scott M. Schwartz has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of plaintiff’s personal injury law. Practice Areas Accidents and Personal Injury Car Accidents Farm Accidents Dog Bite Injury Injury on Property Motor Vehicle Accidents Product Liability Tourist Accidents Workplace Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Brian Sutter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Brian practices law in Buffalo, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Sutter since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian Sutter is held by other la...

Jennifer Behm is a Partner at Berardi Immigration Law, where her career embodies one of the firm's proudest success stories. Jennifer first joined the firm as a Legal Intern during law school, and her exceptional analytical abilities and dedication to the practice quickly made her an indispensable part of the team. Today, she is recognized as a driving force behind the firm's continued evolution and success, as well as a trusted mentor in the ongoing education of its workforce. Known througho...