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Charlie Roberts and Brittany Jones present CLE to Niagara Corporate Counsel Association
Webster Szanyi LLP attorneys Charlie Roberts and Brittany Jones presented a one hour CLE, The Attorney Client Privilege & In-House Counsel, to the Niagara Frontier Corporate Counsel Association on January 24, 2018 at the Buffalo Club. The presentation focused on the numerous challenges in-house counsel face with respect to the attorney-client privilege, including the dual […]
Jeremy A. Colby obtains a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming dismissal of claims against Highway Superintendent
On January 23, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a decision dismissing claims against a Highway Superintendent arising from efforts to rebuild a road that a resident later claimed to have been abandoned by the town. After the resident attempted to block construction vehicles, she was arrested and asserted […]
D. Charles Roberts, Jr. graduates from Leadership Buffalo
Partner Charlie Roberts recently graduated from Leadership Buffalo, Class Experience leadership development program. Congratulations to Charlie and all of the other 2017 graduates of Leadership Buffalo.
Webster Szanyi obtained a favorable decision that resulted in $6 million of insurance coverage for an insured
In a declaratory judgment action venued in the United States District Court in Rochester, Webster Szanyi obtained a favorable decision that resulted in $6 million of insurance coverage for an insured defending a catastrophic personal injury action in New York State Supreme Court. Harleysville Worcester Insurance Company had disclaimed coverage for its insured, MGB Building, […]
Heather Dechert obtains a favorable finding from the Division of Human Rights for County
Webster Szanyi LLP recently represented a county wherein a county employee alleged that she was the subject of discrimination based on her age and that she was not promoted to a higher position in her department due to her age. In October, 2017, the firm received a favorable finding from the New York State Division […]
Division of Human Rights issues finding of No Probable Cause on claim of age discrimination by substitute teacher
Webster Szanyi LLP recently obtained a “No Probable Cause” finding from the New York State Division of Human Rights (“SDHR”) on claim of age discrimination against a local school district. Heather Dechert represented the district against a claim by a substitute teacher alleging that he was subject to discrimination based on his age and that […]
Kevin Szanyi, Michael McClaren and Thomas Lane recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers in America
Kevin Szanyi, Michael McClaren and Thomas Lane were named to Best Lawyers in America for 2018. Mr. Szanyi was recognized for his outstanding practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation (both Defendants & Plaintiffs) and Product Liability (Defendants). Mr. Lane was recognized for his outstanding practice in the area of Commercial Litigation […]
Webster Szanyi LLP Associates attend Counsel Press Reception
Shannon O’Neill, Brittany Jones, Bryan Kroetsch and Kevin Cope recently attended the Counsel Press Reception held at the Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center.
Webster Szanyi LLP prevails in appeal before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department
Webster Szanyi represented the County of Chautauqua in a personal injury action brought by a plaintiff who was injured at a County-owned transfer station. The trial court granted the County summary judgment, finding that there was no proof that the County had any notice of the allegedly defective condition and that plaintiff’s claims were based […]
Seven Webster Szanyi attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers.
Partners Ted Graney, Thomas Lane, Susan McClaren, Andrew Miller, Nelson Perel, Ryan Smith and Kevin Szanyi were named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list for 2017. The firm’s members recognized for their excellence practice in the areas of product liability defense; business litigation; labor and employment law; education law; state, local and municipal […]
Webster Szanyi Obtains Tax Exemption for Developer
On behalf of its client, a local developer, Webster Szanyi commenced an Article 78 proceeding challenging the City of Buffalo’s refusal to provide a tax exemption under Real Property Tax Law § 485-a for the client’s redevelopment project, which involved converting an old, non-residential structure into mixed use facility. The Court ordered a hearing regarding […]
Thomas Lane and Andrew Miller prevail in Commercial Lease Arbitration
Partners Thomas Lane and Andrew Miller recently prevailed in a commercial arbitration arising out of lease dispute. Webster Szanyi represented a prominent local developer and landlord, and established that the client’s tenant, a national company, had breached the terms of the parties’ lease by improperly removing fixtures from the building, causing damage to the building, […]
Webster Szanyi Defends School District in United States Supreme Court
As reported in the Buffalo News, Webster Szanyi LLP partner Jeremy Colby is defending a school district in the United States Supreme Court. Webster Szanyi prevailed before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which held that the school district properly directed a teacher to remove certain religious items from display in her classroom during the […]
Michael and Susan McClaren speak at New York Insurance Reciprocal
Webster Szanyi LLP partners Michael McClaren and Susan McClaren were recently featured speakers at a seminar sponsored by the New York Insurance Reciprocal and attended by upper level management and supervisors of local police departments. Mr. McClaren spoke on reducing and handling inmate claims of inadequate medical care in local jails, and other loss prevention […]
Dismissal of two serious personal injury claims brought against a local municipality in Niagara County Supreme Court
Ted Graney obtained a dismissal of two serious personal injury claims brought against a local municipality in Niagara County Supreme Court. Plaintiffs sustained significant and permanent injuries when they were struck by a motor vehicle on a pathway in a municipal park. Plaintiffs alleged the design of the pathway its connection to a nearby street […]