More News & Achievements
Donald B. Eppers will speak on June 9, 2011 at the Erie Institute of Law program "Secrets of Successful Advocates in Mediation".
Donald B. Eppers has joined the UB Law School faculty as an Adjunct Professor teaching trial techniques to third year law students.
Our very own Julia Roberts was a recent contestant on the television show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Initially selected as a potential candidate because of her "famous" name, Julia appeared on the show with host Meredith Vieira in March. Congratulations Julia!
Kenneth A. Krajewski recently chaired the program "The Examination Before Trial - Honing Your Deposition Skills in Tort and Personal Injury Cases" sponsored by the New York State Bar Association.
Donald B. Eppers recently gave a presentation to the Young Lawyers subcomittee of the Erie County Bar Association. Styled the "Nuts 'n Bolts of Drafting Discovery Demands", it involved discovery basics in civil litigation.
Paul Michael Hassett has been reappointed to a three year term as the Chair of the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Eighth Judicial District, the organization which screens candidates for elected judicial office.
Kenneth A. Krajewski recently spoke at the program "Law School for Claims Professionals - More Than the Basics" sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. He also recently spoke at the Association's program on "Additional Insured Coverage: Hot Topics and Critical Issues for 2009".
Patricia S. Ciccarelli has been appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee. The Committee is part of the statewide initiative, “ProBonoNY,” sponsored by the New York State Unified Court System to encourage and help support attorneys’ pro bono involvement. Ms. Ciccarelli works with Volunteer Lawyers Project to increase law firm commitment to expand legal services to the poor in Western New York.
Joseph M. Schnitter, who is known as the "go to" attorney in Buffalo on uninsured and underinsured coverage, was the local chair for the New York State Bar Seminar, entitled "2009 General Auto Liability," held in Buffalo. He spoke on recent developments on uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Mr. Schnitter also recently spoke at a New York State Bar Association program entitled "Handling Tough Issues In A Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case." He will address challenging issues faced by counsel when handling a SUM claim.
Ryan J. Mills received excellent results for the defendants he represented in two recent jury trials. In one case he obtained a defense verdict despite extremely difficult liability issues. In the second case he was successful in bringing in a verdict of nominal damages where the plaintiff alleged significant personal injuries. In two other recent cases, Mr. Mills represented plaintiffs who had sustained personal injuries as a result of the negligence of the defendants. Each case was resolved favorably for the plaintiffs. He negotiated generous settlements for his clients prior to trial.
Donald B. Eppers spoke at a Continuing Legal Education seminar for the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers entitled “Doctors and Their Records at Trial”. He also made a presentation at the Finger Lakes Insurance Council Annual Conference on “Managing Your Case: Reviewing Medical Reports in Litigated Matters”. In two recent litigated matters, Mr. Eppers achieved excellent results for the defendants he represented. Notwithstanding claims of significant back injuries sustained by each plaintiff, Mr. Eppers brought in jury verdicts of only nominal damages in each case.
Paul Michael Hassett has been appointed to the Governing Board of the New York State Fee Dispute Resolution Program by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman. Mr. Hassett previously served on the Board from 2001-2007. He has also been appointed to the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association by the New York State Bar Association and was elected Treasurer of The New York Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the NYSBA.