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I am a Personal Injury and Malpractice Attorney practicing all over New York and Pennsylvania.
I started my career as a felony prosecutor with the Chemung County DA's Office, prosecuting the most serious crimes in Chemung County. From there, I became head of the legal department for the Chemung County Department of Social Services, where I supervised an office of seven attorney and was responsible for prosecuting all child abuse, child neglect, juvenile delinquent and PINS cases occurring in Chemung County
In 2004, I joined the Ziff Law Firm, where I handle all types of personal injury cases.
Throughout my career I have tried more cases to verdict than I can count, and have regularly argued appeals before the appellate courts, including the New York Court of Appeals, NY's highest court.
I am admitted in all the courts of New York and Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern District of NY, the Western District of NY, and the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
If you need a lawyer unafraid to go to battle, please give me a call.
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Assistant County Attorney Chemung County Attorney's Office
Year: 2000 - 2004
Description: Served as head of the legal department for the Chemung County Department of Social Services. Responsible for prosecuting all child abuse, child neglect, juvenile delinquents, persons in need of supervision, and termination of parental rights in Chemung county. Supervised an office of 7 lawyers.
Assistant District Attorney Chemung County District Attorney's Office
Year: 1997 - 2000
Description: Served as a felony prosecutor, handling the most serious crimes occurring in Chemung County.
New York State Trial Lawyer's Association member (2004 - Current)
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Charter Member (2004 - Current)
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association member (2004 - Current)
New York State Bar  # 2836641 Member (1997 - Current)
Chemung County Bar Association member (1997 - Current)
Would You Ride Your Motorcycle Naked? (January, 2009)
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Allegheny College B.S. | Environmental Science
Year: 1990 - 1994
Honors: Alden Scholar,Received Faculty Award for Best Senior Thesis in Major
Syracuse University College of Law J.D. (1996)
Year: 1994 - 1996
Honors: Dean's List
303 William St, Elmira, NY 14901
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