“Winning takes precedence over all.  There’s no gray area.  No almosts.”  It’s these words – Kobe’s words – that drive me.  I began my career litigating contested homeowners’ insurance claims, including ones involving arson, fraud, and disputes over insurance payout.  Through the years, over the course of hundreds of depositions and motions, my practice evolved to include nearly all types of civil lawsuits.  I represent clients in both state court and federal court, and in diverse forms, ranging from business disputes, to product liability, to MCA loans, to patent & copyright infringement.  Outside our office, I’m passionate about our local community, including 10 years serving as an attorney advisor for New York’s statewide high school mock trial tournament, as well as Commissioner of WNY’s 16-team Lawyers’ Softball League.  I also oversee our Firm’s Summer Associate Program, where we hire between five to seven law students every year and train them to become full-fledged attorneys.