James E. Morris is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Buffalo, Cum Laude, and the University at Buffalo Law School. Mr. Morris has been successfully practicing law in Western New York for more than 25 years. He has achieved the highest rating of “10.0 Superb” by national independent rating service Avvo and “AV Preeminent®” by Martindale-Hubbell. He has handled several cases with recoveries in excess of One Million Dollars. (Every case is distinct and past results do not guarantee future outcomes). Prior to founding the Law Offices of James Morris in 2004, Mr. Morris held senior and managing partner positions in firms focused on representing injured plaintiffs. These positions gave Mr. Morris valuable experience in case preparation and management through trial. The relationships built over the years with investigators, technical experts and physicians give him a unique ability to put together the team necessary to effectively present your case. Mr. Morris is retained by other attorneys to handle their personal injury cases. Recognizing Mr. Morris’s experience and expertise in handling significant personal injury cases, many of these attorneys have referred additional cases after being satisfied that their clients were well represented. In 2015, James Morris was named to the Top 50 Upstate New York Lawyers list. The list includes lawyers from all practice areas, with only a select few plaintiffs’ attorneys making the Top 50. Selection to the distinguished list follows a nomination, research and blue ribbon panel process. In short, these attorneys are considered the “best of the best.” Super Lawyers, a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition, has selected Mr. Morris for the last 10 years straight from 2009 to 2019 for his work as a personal injury attorney in the Western Region of New York. Additionally, Mr. Morris has been selected by Business First’s Who’s Who in Law for his work as a personal injury lawyer. Mr. Morris was also selected by the Buffalo Law Journal (which replaced Who’s Who in Law in 2012) to the Legal Elite from 2014 to 2019 for personal injury. Mr. Morris was elected by his peers as President of the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association for the year 2013. Mr. Morris is a member of the New York Trial Lawyers Association, the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, the Erie County Bar Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Craig Z. Small has been practicing law since 1993 and opened the Small Law Firm in 2003. Small Law Firm is a strong and reputable personal injury law firm. We fight hard on behalf of our clients. Our law firm has many years of experience fighting for justice against the insurance companies who refuse to recognize the pain our clients are suffering. Our clients recommend our law firm and refer their friends and family to us. Please call us if you need help. A Small Firm can make a Big Difference.

Find out what your case is really worth ! MOTORCYCLE Crashes, Car Crashes, Fall Downs, Dog Bites : A graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, class of 1995, Attorney Richard A. Nicotra concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, focusing on car accidents, dog bite incidents and slip and fall incidents. He is admitted in all New York State Courts, including the Western New York Bankruptcy Court and Federal Court. Attorney Nicotra has won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements and is the current President of the New York State Trial Lawyers – Western Region Affiliate. Mr. Nicotra is also an active member of the Erie County Bar Association a member of the Order of Barristers and the American Association for Justice.

Upon graduating from Duquesne, Robert began as an associate with Saperston & Day, P.C., working for or on behalf of the major insurance carriers in their Insurance Defense and Insurance Coverage Departments. In 1995, Robert joined Andrews, Sanchez, Amigone, Mattrey & Marshall and was named its youngest partner. Shortly thereafter, Robert became a named partner in the law firm of Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, LLP, along with Benjamin J. Andrews and Alan L. Bernstein, one of the founding partners of Cellino and Barnes. Robert focuses his practice on all areas of personal injury and has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts throughout his career. Mr. Maranto, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, received his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after completing his undergraduate studies at Canisius College. While studying at Duquesne, Robert was the Associate Editor of Law Review and in the top 20% of his graduating class. He was recently added to the top lawyers in New York. If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence of another party, contact dedicated Buffalo injury attorney Robert Maranto today to arrange a free confidential consultation. Let his experience work for you.

A graduate of George Washington University Law School, Attorney Benjamin Andrews has over 40 years of experience litigating and trying cases throughout Western New York, in both State and Federal courts. Attorney Andrews’ practice is dedicated to representing those who have sustained life-altering injuries as a result of medical malpractice, product liability, complex premises liability, construction accidents, and automobile accidents. He has tried numerous cases, many resulting in million and multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements. Mr. Andrews is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Western New York Trial Lawyers, and Erie County Bar Association. If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence of another party, contact dedicated Buffalo injury attorney Benjamin J. Andrews today to arrange a free confidential consultation. Let his experience work for you.

Attorney Anthony Iacono was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Canisius High School and went to John Carroll University where he studied political science with a concentration in legal studies. Anthony was an active member of their debate team. He then went on to graduate from Canisius College. Anthony received his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a concentration in civil advocacy. He graduated cum laude, was a member of the Cooley Mock Trial team and the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity.

Attorney Robert J. Maranto III was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and was introduced to the legal profession at a young age. Robert graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in 2016, received a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College in 2020, then went on to law school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he received his JD in 2023. In law school, Robert’s primary focus was litigation and he was a dedicated advocate in Pennsylvania’s Fifth Judicial District on behalf of justice-involved veterans. Now, Robert has dedicated his career to those who have sustained serious personal injuries as a result of another person’s wrongdoing or negligence. Robert specializes in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability matters, and dog bite litigation.

Paul B. Becker, Esq. is committed to providing you with top notch legal services. I approach every client with a focus on integrity, advocacy, and understanding. I will fight for you! I have worked hard to build a reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for my clients. With our firm, you are not a number. Every client is treated the same.