Litigation Attorney

Results driven litigation attorney with over thirty-five years of experience in both insurance defense and personal injury. Ability to craft effective litigation strategies, negotiate settlements, and achieve favorable verdicts in court. Efficient case management skills with a record of receiving favorable verdicts and settlements. Seeking to leverage my extensive legal expertise and background to contribute to my employer’s continued success.

Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC

Litigation Attorney

David W. Polak Attorney at Law, P.C.

Litigation Attorney

Personal injury law settlements and trials

Communicated with clients to obtain knowledge to assist with legal representation Negotiated with Medicare/Medicaid and/or private insurance and completed reports as requested on behalf of the plaintiff

Worked in tandem with client to adequately prepare for depositions Attended virtual court conferences with either the judge or law clerk presiding over the case Primarily focused on general negligence, motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, slip and falls, and wrongful death

Complete handling of all client matters from inception to completion, including depositions, medical reporting, and conferences with various experts Attended court to try matters and participated in client mediations Primarily focused on personal injury and general negligence matters, motor vehicle accidents and premise liability

June 2016 - August 2024

May 2012 - June 2016

LITIGATION ATTORNEY

716-***-**** · *******@*****.***

100 Marjann Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14223

NORTON T . LOWE, ESQ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Norton T. Lowe, Esq

Litigation Attorney

Facilitated arbitrations for personal injury matters Trial consultation to prepare plaintiff for court

Handled guardian appointments and performed follow-up duties Negotiated with insurance companies regarding coverage from motor vehicle accidents Primarily focused on negligence actions including motor vehicle accidents January 2009 - May 2012

Law Office of William K. Mattar, P.C.

Litigation Attorney

December 2007 - December 2008

Performed arbitration and mediation with both other legal counsel and with a private mediator Primarily focused on motor vehicle accident cases, wrongful death, and premise liability Lipsitz, Green, Fahringer, Roll, Salisbury & Cambria, LLP Litigation Attorney

May 2002 - May 2006

Tried civil matters including no fault, underinsured motorist, supplemental underinsured motorist claims

Participated in numerous trials in Erie County, Niagara County, Monroe County, Wyoming County, and Genesee County

Handled cases with verdicts/settlements over five million dollars Primarily focused on civil litigation and trial of negligence actions, product liability actions, labor laws, motor vehicle accidents

Petrone & Petrone, PLLC

Smith, Murphy & Schoepperle, LLC

Litigation Attorney

Partner - Litigation

2000 - 2002

1984 - 2000

University at Buffalo Law School University of Dayton School of Law St. Lawrence University Juris Doctorate (Cum Laude) Law Clerk: Ernst & Demerest Bachelor of Arts in Government Admitted to the NYS Bar and Federal District Court (Western District of NY) in 1985 EDUCATION

Tried cases in Erie County, Niagara County, and Monroe County Primarily focused on defense litigation of civil matters Worked on defense cases dealing primarily with The Hartford Group and Royal Insurance Tried cases in Erie County, Niagara County, and Cattaraugus County Primarily focused on insurance defense litigation, coverage issues, and Plaintiff cases Law Clerk: Cox, Barrell, et al.

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