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We are honored to announce that Rupp Pfalzgraf has been recognized in the 2025 Chambers New York Spotlight Guide for our work in General Commercial Litigation! The Chambers New York Spotlight Guide recognizes the top small and medium-sized law firms across New York State. Unlike the broader Chambers USA, which focuses on larger regional, national,… Read More
Beginning November 16, 2024, New York employers will face changes in how they handle criminal background checks with the implementation of the Clean Slate Act. This new legislation introduces the automatic sealing of certain criminal records and imposes new obligations on employers regarding background check disclosures. Key Implementation Timeline The New York State Unified Court… Read More
Episode 8 of Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business Law has just been released! In this episode, host David Pfalzgraf sits down with Evan Giokas and CJ Montante, the co-founders of MGM Coaching. MGM Coaching is a Buffalo-based consulting firm that helps optimize teams and companies by empowering employees to recognize and leverage their unique abilities… Read More
If you’re a small business owner who signed a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) agreement and are now being sued for defaulting on it, you’re not alone – and you have options. Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC recently defended a business in a similar situation, and the results show that these agreements aren’t always as ironclad as the… Read More
Partner Jamie Batt will moderate an upcoming panel discussion hosted by the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY. This event, titled “Buying and Selling a Construction Business: Succession Planning Strategies,” is set for November 7th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Giancarlo’s in Williamsville. The discussion panel will address succession planning considerations from banking,… Read More
Partner Dan Sarzynski will be presenting for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Buffalo Niagara Chapter on Tuesday, November 19. Dan leads our Construction Law and Banking & Creditors’ Rights groups and serves on the CFMA Buffalo Niagara Chapter’s Board of Directors. He will deliver relevant legal updates on key topics including the 5% retainage… Read More
Stuart Smith is a partner in Rupp Pfalzgraf’s Business Law group, with a focus on Veterinary Law & Ethics. He has been practicing law for just short of nine years. Why did Stuart choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Stuart chose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf due to its entrepreneurial spirit that allows attorneys the… Read More
Estate planning is often a daunting task, but it is crucial for your future. You need a plan in place in case something happens to you or your loved ones in New York. There are so many ways you can leave something for your loved ones and ensure you or your financial affairs are also… Read More
Episode 7 of Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business Law is out now! In this episode, managing partner David Pfalzgraf sits down with Nagendra Raina of Buffalo Games for an engaging conversation. Buffalo Games is a rapidly growing Buffalo-based manufacturer of board games and toys that has quickly established itself as one of the world’s largest… Read More
Jill Allen is a partner in our Insurance Defense group. She has been practicing law for eight years. Why did Jill choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Jill chose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf because of the culture more than anything. Attorneys can work in an industry that can be stuffy, and at Rupp Pfalzgraf,… Read More
Rupp Pfalzgraf attorneys Frank Muggia and Stuart Smith have been featured in an article by Buffalo Business First. Both are recognized as leaders in veterinary law & ethics, nationally known for their extensive experience in the practice. Since their transition to Rupp Pfalzgraf from Harris Beach PLLC this past March, they have established our firm’s… Read More
Dan Sarzynski is a Rupp Pfalzgraf partner and the leader of our Banking & Creditors’ Rights and Construction Law group. He has been practicing law for 24 years. Why did Dan choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Dan was the first associate hired by the firm in 2002. The firm wasn’t quite two years old… Read More
Much of the estate planning discourse in New York revolves around married couples and their families. However, estate planning for single people in New York is still important. There are unique considerations, however, that you need to take into account. Understand intestate laws in New York Even if you are single, your assets must go… Read More
Jacob Honan is an associate attorney in our Business Litigation group. He has been practicing law since 2020. Why did Jacob choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Jacob chose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf for a few reasons. Being a Buffalo native, he wanted to work for a firm with a strong Buffalo presence like… Read More
Episode six of Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business Law is out now! In this episode, host and managing partner David Pfalzgraf sits down with Mike Wisler, Chief Information Officer for M&T Bank. Mike shares his journey from growing up in central Ohio to joining Capital One when it was still a start-up, long before it… Read More
By: Amedeo Zmarandoiu Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, with these opportunities come new legal and regulatory challenges that businesses must navigate carefully. Our team of national and international attorneys at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC have been closely monitoring the evolving AI landscape and its… Read More
We are thrilled to announce that partner Jim Graber has been named a winner of this year’s 40 Under 40 by Buffalo Business First! The 40 Under 40 list recognizes Western New York professionals under the age of 40 who have achieved notable success in their careers and make significant contributions to the community. Jim… Read More
We are excited to share that 20 Rupp Pfalzgraf attorneys have earned places on the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! This achievement highlights their commitment, skill, and persistent drive to continually deliver exceptional legal services. We are incredibly proud of our attorneys for earning these distinctions, as only 5% of… Read More
Episode five of Empire State Entrepreneurs: NY Business Law is out now! In this episode, host and managing partner David Pfalzgraf talks with Jamie Obletz, a key leader at Delaware North, about how he navigated his role during one of the most turbulent times in the industry. Jamie reflects on the challenges he faced when… Read More
Throughout New York, some people spend their lives taking care of disabled family members. If you’re caring for a disabled member of your family, you don’t want this care to end after you pass away. Fortunately, special needs trusts can help you achieve this important goal. What are special needs trusts? A special needs trust… Read More
We are proud to announce that 11 Rupp Pfalzgraf attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition is a testament to their dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence in their respective practices. Recognition by Best Lawyers is a particularly meaningful achievement as it is based entirely on… Read More
Marco Cercone is a partner at Rupp Pfalzgraf and the leader of our Property Insurance Litigation and Antitrust groups. He has been at the Firm for over 21 years. He practices in the areas of first-party insurance coverage, subrogation, and antitrust. Why did Marco choose to work at Rpp Pfalzgraf? When Marco started at Rupp… Read More
Alex Bitar is an associate in our Insurance Defense group. He has practiced law in New York for about five years. Why did Alex choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Alex really enjoys the environment at Rupp Pfalzgraf. It’s not often you have upper management taking care of everyone so much, and it feels like… Read More
Thomas Lang, a partner in our Health Law and Elder Law groups, will be presenting at the Network in Aging (NIA) Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, August 28th. Thomas will share his insights as a Health Law and Elder Law attorney, offering valuable tools and tips for protecting and preserving assets when a loved… Read More
Steve Kos is a partner in our Business Litigation and Health Law practice groups. He has been practicing law for eleven years. Why did Steve choose to work at Rupp Pfalzgraf? Steve chose Rupp Pfalzgraf because he is a big believer in Buffalo and our community. Prior to joining Rupp Pfalzgraf, he had a sense… Read More