Born and raised in Western New York, attorney Thomas Kotrys graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School. Tom went on to complete his undergraduate degree at the State University at New York College at Brockport. Tom went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law. While at the University at Buffalo, Tom chose to focus his studies on client advocacy and litigation. Tom competed on the School’s Trial Team, where he began to hone his trial skills under the tutelage of some of the area’s top attorneys and judges. Tom has dedicated his career to helping those injured by the negligence of others. Tom concentrates his practice on all areas of personal injury, with a focus on motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability matters. In addition, Tom also spends a considerable amount of time fighting for workers injured in construction accidents. Tom is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association and is admitted in all New York State Courts. Tom currently lives in Buffalo, New York with his wife, children and their two dogs. When he is not busy helping his clients, you can find him at “The Ralph” on Sunday afternoons during football season or outside enjoying Buffalo’s weather. If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence of another party, contact dedicated Buffalo injury lawyer Tom Kotrys 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.

Steven J. Schrader, an attorney at Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, PLLC, was born and raised in Western New York. He graduated from Iroquois High School before earning his undergraduate degree from Canisius College. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he gained valuable experience working in a legal clinic assisting coal miners and their families in securing federal black lung benefits. Steven has dedicated his legal career to personal injury law, bringing a well-rounded perspective from his time working with both plaintiffs and defense firms. His experience representing insurance companies has given him unique insight into their tactics, which he now uses to advocate effectively for injured clients. Outside the office, Steven enjoys collecting vinyl records, supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Bandits, and Brentford F.C.

Mr. Cooper is the founding partner of the firm. He graduated from Vermont Law School with a J.D. in 1995, where he was an Editor of the Vermont Law Review. During his career as a litigator for over twenty (20) years, he has handled thousands of cases from inception through disposition. He has practiced in New York State Supreme Court, the Appellate Divisions of the New York Supreme Court, and the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He has also argued before the New York State’s highest court, the New York Court of Appeals. Mr. Cooper has lectured on the topic of wage theft in New York at LaGuardia Community College. Since he formed Cilenti & Cooper, PLLC in 2009, Mr. Cooper’s practice has been largely devoted to representing individuals who are unable to pay for the services of an attorney.

Shira Laskin, Esq. focuses her practice on family law. Her passion for justice drives her client-centered practice where she handles sophisticated matters with experience and confidence. Ms. Laskin has extensive experience in Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Domestic Violence, Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Separation Agreements, Grandparent Rights, Same Sex Rights, Uncontested Divorces, Family Offenses and many other facets of family law. A graduate of New York University and New York Law School, Ms. Laskin is an accomplished writer with published work in print and featured in NYCLA's New York County Lawyer newspaper.

For over 25 years, Andrea has developed a comprehensive understanding of employment law by representing both employers and employees at various stages of her career, enabling her to navigate the legal landscape from multiple perspectives. Her broad experience defending employers—particularly in her current practice at Moss Byrnes PLLC and prior roles with management has given her deep insight into employer strategies, risk assessment, and decision-making processes in litigation, investigations, and compliance matters. This distinctive background makes her particularly well-suited to represent employees facing workplace legal issues, as she anticipates and counters employer defenses effectively while advocating vigorously for individual rights. Andrea handles all phases of litigation in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, New York State Division of Human Rights, and other bodies. She has defended and prosecuted claims arising under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and equivalent state laws, the New York State Human Rights Law, and wage and hour statutes. Andrea advises clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, best practices for risk minimization, employee discipline, and sensitive terminations. She counsels on a wide range of issues, including employee classifications, overtime, and restrictive covenants. Her practice includes drafting and reviewing employment contracts, severance agreements, offer letters, non-compete and other restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, and personnel policies. Andrea frequently conducts independent workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and misconduct, and provides comprehensive training programs, including management-level and employee anti-harassment seminars. With extensive trial experience, including serving as lead counsel in dozens of federal and state trials and administrative hearings, Andrea incorporates alternative dispute resolution methods where aligned with client objectives to achieve efficient and favorable outcomes. Representative Matters include the following: · Resolved hundreds of employment disputes through arbitration and mediation, encompassing claims of discrimination based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, and sexual orientation; sexual harassment; hostile work environment; wrongful termination; and retaliation. · Arbitrated and mediated high-stakes disputes concerning non-compete agreements and executive compensation packages. · Successfully resolved an employment dispute centered on a multi-million-dollar intellectual property issue. · Mediated and resolved claims of gender and religious discrimination on behalf of an employee at a nationally recognized marketing firm. · Successfully defended an employer against a multi-million-dollar wage and hour class action. · Secured six-figure settlement for employees who were improperly compensated for their work. · Negotiated numerous severance packages and separation agreements for executives and employees. · Produced workplace handbooks for employers across multiple jurisdictions. Andrea graduated from U-Mass Amherst summa cum laude and the University of Virginia Law School.

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