William W. Pulos
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Biography
Mr. Pulos enjoys a very successful, diverse professional career. A trial lawyer by training, Mr. Pulos returned to his hometown of Alfred, New York following his graduation from Albany Law School and opened a general law practice by hanging out his shingle on Main Street. He is the only person born and raised in Alfred to have graduated from law school and returned to open a law practice in Alfred. From there, Mr. Pulos has developed a reputation as a lawyer for people that have been wronged by others in the workplace or by vehicular accidents or on construction sites. Mr. Pulos has a long list of accomplishments for which he has been recognized on local, state and national levels. Since 1980, Mr. Pulos has achieved many professional milestones in his career, which include representation of a broad cross segment of society in a variety of forums. He has numerous achievements, awards, resolutions and a variety of successful resolutions to his credit. His credentials are first rate. Attorney Pulos has achieved the highest Peer Review Professional designation from Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest legal industry information service in the nation, since 1868. M-H has certified that Mr. Pulos's peers rate him as "AV - Preeminent", the highest rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards nationwide, achieved by less than 10% of all lawyers in the United States. The process leading to this recognition involves a rigorous evaluation process that measures adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities. Additionally, the recipient has been judged by his peers to demonstrate superior 1) Legal Knowledge, 2) Analytical Capabilities, 3) Judgment, 4) Communication Ability and 5) Legal Experience. The M-H AV-Preeminent designate separates its recipient from other anecdotal advertising accolades such as "best", "super" and the like. But, perhaps the m
Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Workers' Compensation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - Accident cases and Workers Compensation cases
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Depending on your case, our firm can be retained on a flat fee basis, an hourly basis, a contingent basis (based upon winning your case) or a blend of these formulas
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Founder and Managing Partner Pulos and Rosell, LLP
Year: 1982 - Current
Description: Mr. Pulos began practicing law as a solo practitioner is his hometown of Alfred, New York shortly after his admission to practice.Mr. Pulos has lived in Allegany County since 1955. As such, he is the oldest (and the only) Allegany County native son practicing attorney currently living in Allegany County to have started his own solo law practice in Allegany County within a year of bar admission.Mr. Pulos and Mr. Rosell have the oldest LLP partnership form of practice in Steuben County, New York.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association Continuous Member (1983 - 2015)
American Associaton for Justice, f/k/a American Trial Lawyers Assoc Continuous Member (1983 - 2015)
ALFRED RUGBY CLUB GENERAL MANAGER and HEAD COACH (2009 - 2012)
Town of Alfred Town Attorney (1982 - 1999)
Town of West Union Town Attorney (1992 - 1998)
Town of Almond Town Attorney (1990 - 1998)
Town of West Almond Town Attorney (1987 - 1998)
ALFRED STATION (NY) FIRE DEPARTMENT President, Assistant Chief and Regular Member (1985 - 1998)
Village of Almond Village Attorney (1983 - 1998)
ALFRED LIONS CLUB Melvin Jones Award recipient, President, Lion of the Year (1982 - 1994)
Town of Jasper Town Attorney (1988 - 1991)
New York State Department of Taxation District Tax Attorney and Appraiser (1983 - 1991)
New York Rugby Conference College Director (1989 - 1990)
Alfred University ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW (1981 - 1990)
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE Professor of Law (1982 - 1984)
Town of Birdsall Town Attorney (1992 - 1997)
New York State Bar # 1784404 Continuous Member (1982 - Current)
Publications
Pfuntner vs. Lyons et al New York Supreme Court - Appellate Division - 4th Department (May, 2002)
Attorney William W. Pulos Online Library YUDU (December, 2010)
iN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN MAKITRA, SR., DECEASED NYS SUPREME COURT - APPELLATE DIVISION - 4th DEPARTMENT (December, 2012)
The Coaching History of Alfred-Almond Swimming The Anderson-Bluefield Publishing Company (2012)
The History of Alfred Rugby Yudu Express (January, 2014)
Awards
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Outstanding Young Men of America
United States Jaycees 1982.0
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Outstanding Young Men of America
United States Jaycees 1986.0
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MELVIN JONES INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL 1991.0
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New York State and Puerto Rico (District 20 E-1) Leadership Award
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL 1991.0
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating - the highest in the nation
Martindale.com 2012.0
Note: Attorney Pulos has achieved the prestigious Martindale.com Peer Review Designate of: AV - Preeminent (Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) since 2012 consecutively
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Cayuga Division Championship
New York Rugby Conference 1990.0
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CAMEL AWARD
LIONS CLUBS DISTRICT 20 e-1 1989.0
Note: In 1989, Mr. Pulos received the CAMEL award from the NYS Lions 20 E-1 District Governor.CAMEL was an acronym specially created for him by the District Governor standing for:C - CourageA - AttitudeM - MotivationE - EnthusiasmL - LeadershipMr. Pulos was singled out for this award resulting from his 1988-1989 Presidency of the ALFRED LIONS CLUB, during which time he was recognized as a LIONS CLUB "100% President".
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Board of Trustees Prize
Albany Law School at Union University 1980.0
Note: Number One in the Class - Moot Court Competition
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Capital District Trial Lawyers Association Award
Albany Law School at Union University 1980.0
Note: Number One in the Class - Trial Court Competition
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Cayuga Division Championship
New York Rugby Conference 1989.0
Education
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Albany Law School J.D. | Jurisprudence
Year: 1977 - 1980
Honors: President 1979-1980 1st in class in Trial Court Competition -- Board of Trustees Prize -- Capital District Trial Lawyers Prize Activities: ALBANY LAW RUGBY CLUB - 3 years - six seasons
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Alfred University B.A. | Economics
Year: 1973 - 1977
Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude -- Graduation Departmental Honors in Economics -- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society -- Delta Mu Delta National Bus. Adm. Honor Society -- Pi Gamma Mu National Social Sciences Honor Society -- Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges -- Dean's List - Every semester Activities: Chairman Student Senate Finance Committee -- Voting member of Business School Scholastic Standards Committee -- Debate Team -- Newspaper Reporter -- Student Research Assistant Business and Law -- NYS Certified College/High School Swimming Referee -- News Director Campus Radio
Speaking Engagements
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SPEAKER, ALMOND, NEW YORK, June 27, 2015, ALFRED-ALMOND CENTRAL SCHOOL, PRESENTATION OF 20 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SPEAKER, ALMOND, NEW YORK, June 27, 2015, ALFRED-ALMOND CENTRAL SCHOOL, PRESENTATION OF 20 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Certifications
- COLLEGE RUGBY COACH: USA Rugby
Websites
http://pulosandrosell.com
Website
Crossroads Professional Building
70 Main Street, P.O. Box 337, Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-1668