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.

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.

Thanon Rezvi is a distinguished and uniquely qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in both England, Wales and the State of New York. Called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in October 2018, Thanon began his legal career with a strong foundation in advocacy after the completion of his Bachelors of Law in London. His subsequent admission to the New York Bar in June 2025 further expanded his ability to serve clients. Thanon has demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill in managing complex disputes in the courtroom. His meticulous approach to case preparation, coupled with his keen negotiation acumen, has resulted in numerous favorable resolutions for the firm’s clients. Thanon’s ability to zealously negotiate, craft compelling pleadings, mediation memoranda, and settlement proposals has consistently delivered outcomes that align with our clients’ strategic objectives. His keen understanding of New York law has led to his role as head of the Pre-Litigation Department at Andrews, Bernstein & Maranto, where his unwavering commitment to client’s demands has resulted in a reputation for securing favorable outcomes. Beyond his professional achievements, Thanon is deeply committed to serving underrepresented communities and advancing access to justice. As part of his extracurricular endeavors, he participated in Street Law in London, UK, where he provided pro bono legal education to prisoners, empowering them with knowledge of their rights and legal recourse. This experience underscored his belief in the transformative power of legal advocacy and reinforced his dedication to public service. While working at Andrews Bernstein & Maranto, Thanon has played a pivotal role in providing legal services to the Bangladeshi community, offering culturally sensitive and accessible counsel to people injured as a result of the negligence of others. His work has not only strengthened the firm’s ties to this vibrant community but has also fostered trust and goodwill among its members.

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.

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.

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.

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.