Derek Akiwumi, representing clients throughout WNY, has a proven reputation for getting the results you need. From criminal defense, appeals, and personal injury, Derek Akiwumi can help.

Applying more than a quarter century of litigation and negotiation experience to assist seriously injured clients recover from the negligence of others. As a solo practitioner I only represent a small number of clients at a time to allow personalized service and to devote my full attention to every matter I handle. I will be the only one working on your case from beginning to end.

An adoptive parent himself, Gregory Franklin has experienced first-hand the challenges and joys of adopting a child. Adoptions involve a highly emotional area of law in which any legal misstep can cause devastating effects. With more than 20 years of adoption experience, Greg's goal is to develop a legally secure plan that serves the best interests of the child and respects the wishes and interests of both the adoptive parents and the birth parents. Greg works extensively with Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and transgendered clients, and has represented clients in cases which have broken new ground in this area. Greg is passionate about adoptions — he is a frequent lecturer and author on ethics and adoption-related topics and he works tirelessly to achieve a positive result for adoption families. In his representation of birth parents, Greg will assist in locating adoptive parents, negotiating open adoption and post-adoption contact agreements, and coordinating the process with the hospital and the adoptive parents. Greg has considerable experience in the developing area of assisted fertility, including surrogacy and gestational carrier agreements, donor embryos and eggs, and in obtaining parentage and pre-birth orders. Greg also helps to create permanent families through stepparent and co-parent adoptions, grandparent adoptions, extended-family custody agreements, foster care arrangements and international adoptions. He will assist in selecting the right avenue for achieving adoption goals, including the decision about whether to pursue domestic or international adoption, the choice between agency and private adoptions, selecting home study resources, managing subsidy and Adoption Tax Credit issues, and locating post-adoption services. If you or someone you know is interested in adoption or assisted fertility, please contact our firm to schedule a consultation with Greg. To learn more about Greg's adoption practice, please visit his adoption website at www.AdoptionNY.com

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.

Personal injury and criminal law is a complex collection of ever-changing legislation and case law. Many of those injured by a third party's negligence and/or facing allegations of criminal offenses may not understand their rights or how their lives will be impacted. Without the help of a knowledgeable lawyer, your rights could be prejudiced. As an attorney with more than 25 years of experience, I understand the critical nature of staying up-to-date with the changes to state and federal law. As your lawyer, I will uncover the details of your case, answer your questions, and help you build a tough strategy to battle the legal challenges you face. I can also help you navigate your way through New York’s complex legal system. Talk to me first before making any decision that could have legal implications.

Attorney Colleen M. Blinkoff received her undergraduate degree in Economics in 2002 from the University at Buffalo Honors Program, graduating in only three years and receiving the Dean’s Medal for being the top graduate of the Department of Economics. She went on to receive her Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics the following year. During this time, Colleen worked during the summers as a counselor and lifeguard at Cradle Beach Camp in Angola, NY. She also worked at a weekend respite program for individuals with developmental disabilities, also located at Cradle Beach. Colleen is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Erie County, New York State and Ohio State Bar Associations.

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.

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.