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One of the most respected law firms in WNY. Serving a variety of clients with top attorneys, hard work, and integrity to get the best results possible.

A rich history of serving all of Western New York’s legal needs. A practice equipped with nearly fifty attorneys and vast resources. A commitment to obtaining the best results for clients. Together, these attributes have produced a consistent record of success and made Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria one of the largest and most respected law firms in the region. Simply put, the firm knows how to serve

clients and does it with top attorneys, hard work, and integrity. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria serves a vastly diverse group of clients including individuals, families, large corporations, and small businesses. The firm is well versed in bringing legal matters before all levels of the court - from local municipal courts to the United States Supreme Court. HONORS AND RECOGNITION. To Lipsitz Green attorneys, the most important form of recognition comes from a satisfied client. However, the firm is also very proud of the respect and recognition many of its attorneys have received from their peers in the legal community. The firm received a Tier-1 ranking for nine distinct areas of practice for the Buffalo Metro area in the recent U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers Best Law Firms publication. You will find Lipsitz Green attorneys in national and regional publications including The Best Lawyers in America, New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Ed., and Business First/Buffalo Law Journal Who’s Who in Law.

08/31/2026

If you are injured by the negligence or misconduct of a municipality, you have the right to pursue justice and compensation - but special rules and deadlines may apply.

In her latest article, attorney Melissa Wischerath explains what you need to know about municipal injury claims, the obstacles you may face, and why experienced legal guidance can matter.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡:
This article explains what makes personal injury claims involving municipalities different, including:

• What special rules and deadlines may apply — including deadlines as short as 90 days

• What steps you can take to protect your rights after an injury

• How to determine which municipality or government entity may be responsible

• What obstacles and defenses you may encounter when pursuing a claim

• What options may be available to pursue justice and compensation for your injuries

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦:
Understanding how municipal injury claims work can help you make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, preserve important evidence and act before critical deadlines pass. You don’t need to understand every rule — but knowing your rights and when to seek help can make an important difference.

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘:
Click the following link to read the full article and learn how to contact attorney Melissa Wischerath if you have any questions.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/blog/2026/08/31/when-a-municipality-causes-an-injury-in-new-york-state-your-rights-and-what-you-need-to-know/

08/26/2026

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria congratulates Barry N. Covert, Robert L. Boreanaz, and Joseph J. Manna on earning “Lawyer of the Year” honors in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States, with recognitions based on a rigorous process in which leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their peers.

The “Lawyer of the Year” honor recognizes attorneys whose peer evaluations rank among the highest, with only one lawyer recognized in each practice area within a metropolitan region.

Honorees from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria were named “Lawyer of the Year” in the following legal categories:

-Barry N. Covert: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Criminal Defense: General Practice “Lawyer of the Year.”

-Robert L. Boreanaz: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Litigation – Labor and Employment “Lawyer of the Year.”

-Joseph J. Manna: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year.”

Visit lglaw.com to learn more about each attorney and their respective practices.

08/20/2026

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is proud to announce that twenty-five of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Four attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria have been recognized with Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” distinction and three attorneys earned “Lawyer of the Year” honors.

To read more about The Best Lawyers in America and the honors that Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria received, click the link below.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔® 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳
The attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria who have been named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America are as follows:

• James T. Scime
• Michael Schiavone
• Richard P. Weisbeck, Jr.
• Mark L. Stulmaker
• Barry N. Covert
• Robert L. Boreanaz
• Thomas M. Mercure
• John A. Collins
• Michael P. Stuermer
• Cherie L. Peterson
• Joseph J. Manna
• William P. Moore
• Jonathan W. Brown
• Diane M. Perri Roberts
• Matthew B. Morey
• Justin D. Ginter
• Dale J. Bauman
• Jaime Michelle Cain
• Lucy M. Berkman
• Amy J. Vigneron
• Patrick C. O’Reilly
• Joseph J. Gumkowski
• George E. Riedel, Jr.
• Richard D. Furlong
• Scott M. Schwartz

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦: 𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria named to 2027’s Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch are:

• Taylor D. Golba
• Amy C. Keller
• Candace L. Morrison
• Joshua F. Scrivani

“𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥” 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗦
The following attorneys from Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria have earned Lawyer of the Year honors for 2027:

• Barry N. Covert: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Criminal Defense: General Practice “Lawyer of the Year.”

• Robert L. Boreanaz: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Litigation – Labor and Employment “Lawyer of the Year.”

• Joseph J. Manna: named the Best Lawyers’ 2027 Buffalo Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year.”

“𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗” 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦
In addition, the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has given Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria the distinction of “Top-Listed” in the following legal categories:

• Top-Listed in Buffalo, New York in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs

• Top-Listed in Buffalo, New York in Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs

• Top-Listed in Buffalo, New York in Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs

The “Top-Listed” distinction signifies that no other firm in the stated region has more attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America for a particular practice area.

https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/press-releases/25-attorneys-from-lipsitz-green-scime-cambria-named-to-2027-edition-of-the-best-lawyers-in-america/

08/19/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month - a good time to create an estate plan or make sure the plan you already have still works for your life today.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻:
Estate planning is relevant to virtually every adult - not just retirees or people with substantial wealth. A thoughtful plan can help protect your loved ones, determine how your property is handled, and identify who can make important financial and health care decisions if you cannot.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻:
New York law may determine who inherits your property. And without the right documents, loved ones may not have the authority they need to act on your behalf during an illness or emergency.

𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵:
A will is only one piece. Powers of attorney, Health Care Proxies, living wills, beneficiary designations, property ownership and, when appropriate, trusts can all play a role in a comprehensive estate plan.

𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗼𝗼:
If you already have an estate plan in place, your work may not be finished. Marriage, divorce, children, retirement, health changes, new assets and other life events can leave an older plan out of step with your current circumstances.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲:
National Make-A-Will Month is a good time to ask: Do I have the right estate plan - and does it still reflect my life and wishes today?

Click the following link to read Estate Planning attorney Lucy Berkman’s alert, which explains what every adult should know about an estate plan, what can happen without the right planning, and how to get started.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/blog/2026/08/19/national-make-a-will-month-why-every-adult-needs-an-estate-plan/

08/17/2026

New York State Attorney General Letitia James recently announced that her office lacks the authority to prosecute federal Border Patrol agents who may have been involved in the death of Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam.

Attorney Barry Covert was interviewed by News 4 WIVB Buffalo reporter Trina Catterson to provide legal analysis on the Attorney General’s announcement and the future of the case.

During the interview, Barry Covert discussed the timing of the AG’s determination that her office lacks authority to prosecute the Border Patrol agents involved, the challenges facing the Erie County District Attorney’s Office in pursuing criminal charges, and the potential for civil litigation against U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Click the following link for details on the legal analysis Barry Covert provided on WIVB as well as video of the full news segment.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/blog/2026/08/17/legal-analysis-of-ags-announcement-on-lack-of-authority-to-prosecute-border-patrol-agents-in-death-of-refugee/

07/31/2026

Personal injury attorney Michael Stuermer recently recovered $1.175 million for his client who suffered a back injury in a car crash while riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle.

Click the link below to learn more about Mike Stuermer and his personal injury practice.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/attorneys/stuermer-michael/

07/30/2026

Effective July 1, 2026, New York State increased both the maximum and minimum weekly Workers' Compensation lost wage benefits for qualifying workplace injuries. The maximum weekly benefit increased to $1,281.50, while the minimum increased to $384.45.

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦:
A workplace injury can have an immediate financial impact, making every dollar of lost wage benefits important. The annual maximum and minimum benefit rates help determine the weekly benefits available for many injured workers, and the 2026 update introduces a lasting improvement by automatically increasing the minimum benefit each year to better reflect New York's changing wage levels.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪:
Understanding the 2026 benefit changes can help you avoid a costly mistake. Whether you're an injured worker reviewing a benefit check, a union representative assisting a member, or preparing for the unexpected, this article explains what changed, why it changed, and the questions to ask to help ensure the correct benefit rates were applied. Without this knowledge, it may be easier to overlook errors or miss benefits available under New York's Workers' Compensation Law.

To learn more, click the following link to read our latest Workers’ Compensation alert, which was written by attorney Tom Burnham.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/blog/2026/07/30/new-maximum-and-minimum-lost-wage-benefit-for-injured-workers-in-new-york-state/

07/29/2026

Attorneys Taylor D. Golba and Thomas M. Mercure recently secured a $2.875 million settlement on behalf of their client, a Western New York woman, who was injured as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗
While traveling on a rural road in Western New York, the client's car was struck by another vehicle. She was injured because of the crash and turned to Taylor and Tom to hold those responsible accountable.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗜𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘
The defendants' insurance company vigorously disputed responsibility for the crash and the client's injuries, retaining an accident reconstruction expert and three medical experts to support its defense. Despite those efforts, Taylor and Tom developed a compelling case. Based on Taylor and Toms’ work, the defendants agreed to a settlement less than one month before trial that strongly favored the injured woman.

$𝟮.𝟴𝟳𝟱 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧
Taylor and Tom held the other parties responsible for the car crash accountable for the injuries suffered by their client. A $2.875 million settlement was obtained for the injured woman.

𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬
If you or someone you know has been injured due to the negligence of others, contact Taylor Golba or Tom Mercure for help. Visit lglaw.com to schedule a free case review and discuss how the firm can protect your rights and pursue all the compensation you deserve.

07/28/2026

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is proud to announce that Alexander R. DiDonato has been named a Junior Partner with the firm. Click the following link to learn more about Alexander DiDonato and his practice in the firm's Business and Corporate and Real Estate departments.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/press-releases/alexander-r-didonato-named-junior-partner-at-lipsitz-green-scime-cambria/

07/09/2026

The Buffalo School Board has recently been the focus of public attention following allegations of sexual harassment involving one of its members and the manner in which the allegations were addressed.

As part of The Buffalo News' ongoing coverage of the matter, reporter Ben Tsujimoto interviewed Buffalo attorney Barry Covert, to provide legal analysis on how allegations of sexual harassment may be handled within an entity such as the Buffalo School Board.

As Barry Covert’s interview with The Buffalo News suggests, the recent situation with the Buffalo School Board raises important legal issues concerning workplace investigations, confidentiality, governance, due process, and conflicts of interest.

Click the following link for details on The Buffalo News’ full report, including Barry Covert’s legal analysis.
https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/blog/2026/07/09/legal-analysis-on-the-buffalo-school-boards-handling-of-sexual-harassment-accusations/

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