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As an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Allison focuses her practice on all aspects of military and national security law. She represents clients in Article 32 hearings and courts-martial in a variety of felony and misdemeanor matters, as well as administrative separation hearings, appellate actions, adverse military personnel actions, and security clearance revocation proceedings.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Weber spent seven years in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. Most recently, she was a military and civil law attorney-advisor for U.S. Army Europe. Weber advised senior ranking AR15-6 investigating officers, reviewed completed investigations, advised on inspector...

With an impressive career roster, and a recognized leader in the local community, the other principal attorney at Voelkl Law is Jeffrey F. Voelkl, Esq., LL.M. His experience in New York State law is an asset to every one of the Voelkl Law clients. Voelkl is a member of the New York Bar Association, Erie County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Aid to Indigent Prisoners Society, New York State Defenders Association, Admission to Bar Committee, Young Lawyers Committee, and Justice Court Committee. He was also elected as Village Justice for the Village of Williamsville (2003) and was appointed Acting Justice of...

My Buffalo, New York practice is solely focused on guiding my clients through the complicated and often confusing maze of social security disability claims. I have received the most professional satisfaction from helping people with whom I have developed personal relationships. I used to work for a large social security disability law firm and realized it wasn’t for me. I was frustrated at only talking to my clients at the initial meeting and having no contact with them until right before a hearing. I like to interact with my clients and get to know them...

I currently focus my practice in HoganWillig’s Estate Planning & Elder Law department. I practice in areas of probate estates, estate planning, trusts and guardianship law. Prior to joining HoganWillig, I practiced in the areas of medical malpractice defense and workers’ compensation defense law. I received my Juris Doctor degree in 2012, Magna Cum Laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Before law school, I was an executive with a workflow software firm in Rochester, New York. Honors & Awards 2011 Niagara International Moot Court, editor and writer for 2nd place winning brief...

I am a lifelong resident of Western New York. My father was the first in his family to attend college and was a computer consultant at a time when owning computers, even in the business world, was rare. My mother was a cardiac nurse for 45 years, working at several local hospitals in the Western New York area. I remember the pride they took in working hard to provide for their family and am grateful that they instilled that same pride in me.

I graduated from SUNY Buffalo with a degree in Legal Studies in 1997 then went on to attend...

Buffalo based family law attorney serving Western New York. Experienced, professional representation in custody and child support matters, family offenses, and abuse & neglect proceedings.

John Feroleto has an active personal injury practice in Buffalo, New York. He is a seasoned trial attorney who handles product liability, trucking, motor vehicle and insurance cases for plaintiffs. He has been recognized many times, including 2012 trial lawyer of the year by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Western Affiliate. John Feroleto understands the value of hard work. He is known in the community and by his peers for his willingness to work and go the extra mile. It shows in the results he gets for his clients. John is often called on by national, state...

With more than 30 years’ experience practicing law, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Buffalo office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, has defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases across New York State and Massachusetts. He has represented a variety of clients, including Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. Matt has also defended individuals and corporations through their insurers, from auto accident personal injury claims to Superfund cost recovery actions. He has provided coverage opinions interpreting provisions of a variety of...

Michelle Alvarado Salermo brings over 14 years of high-speed service in the U.S. Army, federal government, and private legal sector to her role as Associate Attorney in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Buffalo office. A former U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, combat veteran, and former federal Claims Examiner for the U.S. Department of Labor, Michelle provides mission-driven legal counsel in federal litigation, military law, federal employment, security clearance defense, corporate law, and emerging cybersecurity and technology law. Michelle began her military career as an Ammunition Specialist (89B) and quickly rose through the ranks, making history as the first woman in the U.S. Army...

James VanDette has extensive experience handling a variety of litigation matters, including automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, civil rights, and wrongful death matters. Education St. John's University School of Law J.D. - 2007 Honors: With Honors State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. - 2004 Honors: magna cum laude University of Leicester, England Fraternities or Sororities Pi Beta Kappa Pi Eta Sigma Professional Associations Bar Association of Erie County, Member New York State Bar Association New York State Defender’s Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Former Chairperson - Admission to the Bar Committee, Bar Association of Erie County Bar Admissions New York U.S. District Court Western District of New York

More than 40 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on high asset divorce,criminal trials and appeals,dwi/dui and estates.Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers.Rated AV Martindale Hubbell for ethics and ability.

Let the inside knowledge that I gained while working for years as a probation officer in Erie County work to your benefit. I can charge more reasonable fees than many attorneys as I am a solo practitioner with little overhead expenses. I am experienced in many areas of the law but my focus is on criminal law, family law and civil law. Hire me and get the caring and dedicated representation that you deserve.

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I have been working with families throughout the years first as a researcher, then as a social work intern in family interventions and legal intern in mental health and family court, and now as an attorney. I believe in helping folks with what they are faced with now but with an understanding that there is a future to plan and making sure they are prepared. I aim to empower clients, ensure they are informed and confident in their legal process either in litigation or mediation. The better someone is prepared for tomorrow, whatever that may be, the better I feel...