Jill Allen
Partner
Buffalo
Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
about me
credentials & achievements
professional Focus
affiliations
significant matters
media
insights
About Me
Jill Allen is a litigation partner with a dynamic practice representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters involving insurance defense and personal injury. Drawing on experience from both sides of the docket, she brings a balanced, strategic perspective to every case – anticipating opposing arguments, identifying opportunities early, and positioning clients for the best possible outcomes.
Jill approaches the practice of law with a focus on practicality and results. She understands that for some clients, litigation can be deeply personal and overwhelming and for others, it is a matter of managing risk and controlling costs. She tailors her approach, accordingly, providing clear guidance, proactive communication, and efficient case handling. Throughout her career, Jill has successfully handled cases from initial investigation through trial and has achieved favorable outcomes through motion practice, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution. She is particularly valued for her ability to evaluate cases early, develop practical litigation strategies, and adapt quickly as matters evolve. She has been an Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, from 2023-2025, and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2026.
Outside the office, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, and son, JD. She is also a certified Baptiste Yoga Instructor and Lagree Instructor. She values maintaining a strong work-life balance and brings that same grounded, thoughtful perspective to her work with clients and colleagues.
Credentials & Achievements
Education:
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
Trinity College, B.A.
Admissions:
New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Achievements:
Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2023-2026
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2026, 2027
Professional Focus
Capabilities:
- Representation of individuals in personal injury matters, including serious and catastrophic injury claims.
- Motor vehicle accident litigation, including automobile, trucking, and commercial vehicle cases.
- Premises liability claims involving slip-and-fall incidents, negligent security, and property-related injuries.
- Construction site accident and Labor Law litigation.
- Defense of bodily injury and personal injury claims on behalf of insurance carriers and insured clients.
- Insurance cover analysis and dispute resolution.
- Early case assessment and exposure evaluation for insurers and corporate clients.
- Development of cost-effective litigation and resolution strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Drafting and arguing dispositive motions, including summary judgment motions.
- Management of all phases of discovery, including depositions, expert retention, and document review.
- Mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution advocacy.
- Trial preparation and courtroom representation in state and federal courts.
- Counseling clients on risk management and claims handling best practices.
- Coordination with claims professionals, adjusters, and in-house counsel throughout the litigation process.
Industries Served:
- Insurance
Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Significant Matters
- Represented insurance carriers and insured entities in high-exposure personal injury and construction accident cases, managing all phases of litigation through resolution
- Defended complex New York Labor Law matters involving multiple parties, successfully navigating risk transfer and minimizing client exposure
- Secured significant victories on summary judgment and successfully defended outcomes on appeal, including before the Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Took over personal injury cases from prior counsel and achieved substantially higher settlements than previously recommended, through strategize case development, targeted discovery, and effective negotiation
- Advised clients on indemnity provisions to strengthen defenses and improve litigation outcomes
- Handed cases involving serious bodily injury claims arising from construction accidents, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents
Media
Intellectual Property Litigation Team Secures Dismissal in Federal Trademark Case
Marco Cercone Elected Chairman of the Board of Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Attorney Spotlight: Jack Grant
NYSDEC’s New Freshwater Wetlands Regulations are No Longer
The Hidden Risks of Filing Your Own Liquor License Application in New York
Marc Romanowski to Speak at the Construction Exchange’s Annual Membership Luncheon
Buying or Selling a Business: HR, Legal, Financial, and Operational Strategies to Maximize Value
Tony Rupp Featured in Buffalo Business First on Radiology Practice Dispute
Rupp Pfalzgraf Featured in Buffalo Business First on In-House AI Development
Dan Sarzynski to Present on Construction Law for the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY
Insights
Intellectual Property Litigation Team Secures Dismissal in Federal Trademark Case
Intellectual Property Litigation Team Secures Dismissal in Federal Trademark Case August 4, 2026 Home / Rupp Pfalzgraf’s IP Litigation team, led by attorneys James Graber and Taylor Kent, recently obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a federal trademark infringement...
Marco Cercone Elected Chairman of the Board of Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Marco Cercone Elected Chairman of the Board of Shea’s Performing Arts Center August 4, 2026 Home / We are thrilled to share that Rupp Pfalzgraf partner Marco Cercone has been elected Chairman of the Board of Shea’s Performing Arts Center. If you know Marco, this news...
Attorney Spotlight: Jack Grant
Attorney Spotlight: Jack Grant August 4, 2026 Home / Jack Grant is an associate attorney in our Business Litigation group. Check out his spotlight to learn more about him! Why did Jack choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Jack started working at Rupp Pfalzgraf after his...
NYSDEC’s New Freshwater Wetlands Regulations are No Longer
NYSCEC’s New Freshwater Wetlands Regulations are No Longer July 7, 2026 Home / On April 8, 2026, the Albany County Supreme Court issued a consolidated decision annulling the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (“NYSDEC”) new freshwater wetlands...
The Hidden Risks of Filing Your Own Liquor License Application in New York
The Hidden Risks of Filing Your Own Liquor License Application in New York July 7, 2026 Home / By Rachel Wright New York does not require applicants to retain counsel to obtain a liquor license. The application is public. The forms are accessible. The statutory...
Marc Romanowski to Speak at the Construction Exchange’s Annual Membership Luncheon
Marc Romanowski to Speak at the Construction Exchange’s Annual Membership Luncheon July 7, 2026 Home / Partner Marc Romanowski will serve as a panelist at the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY’s Annual Membership Luncheon on April 22. Marc will join a panel of...
Buying or Selling a Business: HR, Legal, Financial, and Operational Strategies to Maximize Value
Buying or Selling a Business: HR, Legal, Financial, and Operational Strategies to Maximize Value July 7, 2026 Home / Rupp Pfalzgraf is partnering with ESC, Meliora Partners, and Tronconi Segarra & Associates to present “Buying or Selling a Business: HR, Legal,...
Tony Rupp Featured in Buffalo Business First on Radiology Practice Dispute
Tony Rupp Featured in Buffalo Business First on Radiology Practice Dispute July 7, 2026 Home / Rupp Pfalzgraf partner Tony Rupp was featured in a recent Buffalo Business First article discussing his representation of Southtowns Radiology in an ongoing dispute with a...
Rupp Pfalzgraf Featured in Buffalo Business First on In-House AI Development
Rupp Pfalzgraf Featured in Buffalo Business First on In-House AI Development July 7, 2026 Home / Rupp Pfalzgraf was recently featured in Buffalo Business First for our development of an in-house suite of AI tools designed to support our attorneys and staff while...
Dan Sarzynski to Present on Construction Law for the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY
Dan Sarzynski to Present on Construction Law for the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY July 7, 2026 Home / Partner and leader of our Construction Law group, Dan Sarzynski, will participate in “Business Basics: Construction Law,” a presentation hosted by The...









