Eight Attorneys from Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP Named to Buffalo Business First's "2016 Legal Elite of WNY List"
September 23, 2016 |
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BUFFALO, NY – Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP announced today that eight of its attorneys have been featured in Buffalo Business First and Buffalo Law Journal’s 2016 Legal Elite of WNY List, an annual listing recognizing attorneys from across Western New York. The list is compiled from reviews by local law firms and companies who are asked to nominate Western New York lawyers.
The following is a list of attorneys recognized in the 2016 Legal Elite of WNY:
- Brian J. Bocketti
- Kevin J. Cross
- Scott E. Friedman
- Amy Habib Rittling
- Colleen K. Mattrey
- Jennifer C. Persico
- Dennis C. Vacco
- Paul F. Wells
In addition to the eight attorneys listed above, Vincent M. Miranda, a senior associate at the firm, was named a 2016 WNY Legal Elite “Rising Star.” Mr. Miranda is one of only six honorees given this recognition for his professional accomplishments in the legal field. He focuses his practice on labor/employment law and litigation and dispute resolution.
All of the attorneys included in the 2016 Legal Elite of WNY were published in Buffalo Business First and Buffalo Law Journals’ “Legal Elite” edition in September.
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