Family Law

• Divorce
• Guardianship

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Criminal Defense attorney Paul Cambria, Herbert Greenman, and Barry Covert have all been awarded Buffalo "Lawyer of the Year" awards by Best Lawyers in America
• DUI/DWI
  Most people aren’t expecting to get arrested. So when they do, they are often unprepared and don’t know where to turn. That’s why Lipsitz Green has attorneys available 24 hours a day to provide you with immediate assistance. If you’re involved in a DWI in New York State...
• Traffic Violations
  To help combat our country’s high numbers of traffic violations and motor vehicle accidents, traffic laws and levels of infractions have become increasingly complicated and arduous. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s traffic violations attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, provide comprehensive legal representation to protect a driver’s rights.
• Sex Crimes
  At Lipsitz Green, the firm’s highly skilled federal defense attorneys have defend clients who have been charged with serious federal crimes that include finance and business crimes, manslaughter, sex crimes, identity theft, and more. Whether your case involves money laundering, obstruction of justice, tax fraud or other IRS issues, complicated import-export laws, parole hearings, or any number of other complicated charges, our proven experience provides the exemplary legal defense you need to fight the charges.
• Fraud
  Vigorous legal defense on all matters before state and federal courts, including: computer crimes, corporate compliance, congressional oversight, embezzlement, environmental crime, forfeiture, fraud, government protocol, health care fraud and abuse, identity theft, money laundering, securities fraud, and tax issues.
• White Collar Crimes
  White-collar crimes may result in severe punishments and can cause lasting damage to a person’s reputation and personal and professional lives. These cases are complicated matters that require astute white-collar crime lawyers. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s white-collar crime attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, diligently review every detail of each client’s case and aggressively work to obtain the best possible outcome.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  It’s critical that clients seek the counsel of a highly experienced attorney who has proven abilities in defending misdemeanor and felony cases in state court, including state supreme court. The criminal defense attorneys at Lipsitz Green have been trying cases at all levels of state and federal court for over 25 years—from homicide cases and
• Embezzlement
  The wide array of white-collar crimes our attorneys handle includes computer crimes, embezzlement, environmental crimes, forfeiture, fraud, health care fraud and abuse, identity theft, money laundering, securities fraud, and tax issues—to name just a few. An effective defense depends on an informed approach by attorneys well versed in the intricacies of white-collar crime, and our attorneys bring this depth and breadth of experience to every client we serve in this area of law.
• Drug Crimes
  The firm’s distinguished attorneys, including the nationally renowned Paul J. Cambria, Jr., have defended cases at the highest levels of state and federal court, including the United States Supreme Court. And Lipsitz Green’s extensive experience includes virtually every type of defense—from murder, drug charges, and
• Murder
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
• Arson
  Some of the many other areas Lipsitz Green has addressed for clients in the appeals process include arson, asset forfeiture, computer crimes, customs violations, DNA testing, domestic violence...
• Money Laundering
• Manslaughter
  The experienced traffic violations attorneys at Lipsitz Green have handled all types of traffic offense cases, from speeding tickets and reckless driving to vehicular manslaughter. Drivers accused of a misdemeanor or felony traffic violations have all the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant, and the firm’s exceptionally skilled criminal defense team is available to assist 24/7.
• Hit and Run
  The lack of clearly marked crosswalks, and sometimes crosswalks in general, greatly contributes to pedestrians crossing streets at dangerous points. Hit and runs are dangerous and potentially deadly to both pedestrians and cyclists alike. According to federal data, one in five pedestrian fatalities is hit and run related. Being aware of your surroundings when walking outside, particularly in urban areas with a higher volume of car traffic, is vitally important to potentially avoiding a crash that could lead to serious injury or worse.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  In addition, Lipsitz Green helps protect clients by ensuring they are not using patents, trademarks, or other intellectual property that may be owned by another organization or individual. The firm’s highly regarded team of business and corporate law attorneys effectively search and evaluate proposed trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and other intellectual property; register intellectual property around the world; negotiate and prepare licenses; and take prompt action in the event of infringement.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  The numerous complications that can arise throughout the process of a merger or acquisition can hinder a business’s ability to successfully execute the transaction. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s resourceful and skilled mergers and acquisitions attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, anticipate possible pitfalls and put safeguards in place to prevent them.
• Business Formation
  Building a business is an exciting opportunity filled with great potential and significant challenges. From small family-owned businesses to nonprofits and large corporations, the details involved in launching a business require exceptional foresight and an intimate understanding of the business’s mission, goals, and competitive landscape. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s business formation attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to help clients successfully launch their business ventures.
• Business Disputes
  The legal implications of business decisions large and small and the intricacies of business law can be overwhelming to any executive. Working with a business lawyer who knows your industry inside and out and can guide you through complicated matters is essential to success. The business and corporate lawyers at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, based in Buffalo, NY, have the extensive experience, industry knowledge, and legal proficiency to handle the full range of issues you may face.
• Business Transactions
  A number of Lipsitz Green’s tax attorneys have LL.M. degrees in taxation in addition to law degrees. Our nationally recognized attorneys are deeply experienced in handling tax matters from the most routine business transactions to the most complex, high-stakes matters. Highly complex state and federal tax codes require businesses to be well-versed in a multitude of issues that can affect profitability and stability. Lipsitz Green works side by side with owners, accountants, and managers, getting to know our clients’ businesses almost as well as they do and helping to prevent the many unintended tax complications that can arise.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Commonly referred to as a business divorce, the consequences of this type of a break up can be severe. In addition to losing equity and income, a business divorce can lead to significant adverse tax consequences. Lipsitz Green is experienced in successfully guiding clients through all stages of a business divorce. Our attorneys work with clients dissolving general partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies to protect clients’ interests and minimize losses.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  When a company invests significant time and effort into developing new products, original works, strong brands, cutting-edge inventions, and online products and services, it is essential to protect their intellectual property rights. Only the most informed and experienced legal counsel will be able to ensure that clients are fully protected and are not in violation of intellectual property laws. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s intellectual property litigation attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have decades of experience in this highly complex field of law.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  Losing a job is always troubling, but losing a job without just cause can be truly devastating. The laws surrounding workers’ rights in this area are complex, and the process for seeking justice can be long and demanding. In this situation, it is crucial to secure the sound advice of a highly experienced team of wrongful termination lawyers in order to protect your rights. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s wrongful termination attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have decades of experience helping wrongfully terminated employees get justice and move on with their lives.
• Employment Discrimination
  When employment discrimination threatens your job, stability, or future growth in your field, it takes a highly experienced legal team to prepare and prosecute a successful discrimination claim. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s employment discrimination attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, fight for our clients’ rights, whether they’ve been discriminated against based on age, gender, race, disability, religion, pregnancy, or family of origin.
• Employment Contract
  For Labor Law—Union, Employment Law, and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Lipsitz Green is among the top firms in the region for labor and employment law. The firm is widely recognized by peers and clients alike for professionalism and knowledge of the law, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the New York Labor Law, collective and class-action litigation procedures, and all other relevant statutes. Our attorneys routinely address the full range of wage and hour issues, including issues related to employee benefits; wages, bonuses, and commissions; employment contracts; and meal and rest breaks, among many others.
• Employment Litigation
  Staying on top of the ever-changing laws governing employment practices is a time-consuming and potentially overwhelming responsibility for businesses. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s employment litigation attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have decades of experience advising employers on the full range of relevant state and federal regulatory and compliance issues they face.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Guidance for employers on all areas of labor and employment law, including: compliance with industry regulations, employee benefits, employee handbooks, employment discrimination and harassment claims, family medical leave, non-compete agreements, OSHA and other regulatory compliance requirements, personnel policies, severance agreements, wage and hour disputes, and wrongful termination.
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment
  As one of the region’s most experienced firm’s for employment discrimination, Lipsitz Green has a long and successful track record in managing complex and demanding cases, including those based on group discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblowing, Family and Medical Leave Act, and more.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of slipping and falling or otherwise becoming injured on someone else’s property, you may feel uncertain about seeking legal action because of the complexities involved. Fortunately, with the experienced counsel of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s premises liability attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, you may be able to get compensation to cover medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and more.
• Construction Litigation
  With a long history of successful results in construction litigation and insight into the operations and varied legal needs of construction projects, Lipsitz Green works to protect each client’s interests through all phases of a project, beginning with drafting contracts and managing the bid process through project completion and subsequent claims. Our attorneys have significant experience representing all major stakeholders in the construction industry, including owners, architects, developers, engineering firms, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Real Estate Transactions
  When a client’s construction business is embroiled in a legal dispute, it is likely to have significant detrimental effects on every aspect of the business. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s construction litigation attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, have decades of experience representing construction clients in all types of disputes—from contract negotiations and labor and employment issues to real estate transactions, zoning and land use, and more.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Counsel on all real estate related matters, including: commercial lending transactions, construction and permanent financing, environmental issues, land acquisitions, municipal and public finance transactions, purchase and sales agreements, real estate development, regulatory approvals, as well as zoning and land use issues.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Lipsitz Green’s attorneys have deep roots in the labor movement, which provides a unique understanding of building trades and jobsites. The firms Workers’ Compensation lawyers will ensure you get all the benefits you’re entitled to as soon as possible.  Lipsitz Green’s Personal Injury lawyers have significant trial experience and will aggressively fight on your behalf to secure justice and rightful damages for your injury.
• Medical Malpractice
  Taking on the powerful medical industry after suffering an unnecessary injury or illness can be a seemingly insurmountable task—particularly after losing faith in a trusted physician or other health care provider. Whether you or a loved one have suffered an injury or your situation was worsened by a health care professional, understanding what went wrong and pursuing legal recourse calls for the in-depth knowledge and proven experience of a highly qualified medical malpractice lawyer, like the ones who make up the Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria team in Buffalo, NY.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Experiencing a personal injury in a workplace accident can be terribly upsetting—from the physical and emotional toll it takes to the negative impact it may have on your ability to earn a living. Securing a workplace accident lawyer quickly is imperative to be sure you receive the compensation you are due. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s workplace accident lawyers, based in Buffalo, NY, have the proven ability to help you successfully navigate the complex issues of workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, employee benefits, insurance, and more.
• Medicaid Planning
  A trust is a legal document that allows you or another to manage your assets. A trust can be created while you are alive or after your death by your Will. Trusts can be revocable at will or irrevocable depending upon your needs and the purpose of the trust. Your assets are transferred into the trust and managed further by your appointed Trustee. Depending on the type of trust, the Trustee can be you or another person. The Trustee will manage the property for the benefit of you or another person. There are a variety of reasons that a trust may be a good idea for an individual. One goal is to avoid proceedings in Surrogate’s Court, particularly if you are looking for more privacy regarding distribution of your assets upon your death. Another reason is for Medicaid planning purposes. However, a trust is not a good idea for every individual so it may be best to contact an attorney for further guidance.
• Dog Bites
  Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and children are particularly at risk of dog bites and other animal-related injuries. Ongoing medical issues or disfigurement may be a tragic result. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog or otherwise injured by an animal, Lipsitz Green can provide you with thorough information about your legal options. The firm’s knowledgeable personal injury lawyers will give you the informed and effective guidance you need to pursue justice and seek damages to cover medical care costs, now and in the future, in addition to possible compensation for lost earnings and pain and suffering.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  The elder law attorneys at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria have over 40 years of experience dealing with elder law and estate planning. Our team has a full understanding of the nuances of elder law and can help you navigate the complex processes and applications you may face while offering the compassionate guidance you need as you make these difficult decisions. To learn more about specific elder law topics and what they may mean for you, please click on the bolded questions below or contact our elder law attorneys.
• Wills
  A Last Will and Testament, or a “Will,” is a written document that allows you to express your preferences about how your assets should be administered and to whom they should be distributed after your death. You appoint an Executor to carry out your wishes as specified in the Will. Upon your death, your Executor will seek to have your Will recognized by the appropriate Surrogate’s Court and become formally appointed to administer your assets. The Will document itself and the signing of a Will must meet certain requirements of New York State law to be considered valid. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice and supervision of an attorney.
• Trusts
  Named to U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2024 for 25 practice areas including Trusts & Estates Law, Elder Law, and Litigation-Trusts & Estates. Read More
• Power of Attorney
  A Power of Attorney is a legal document wherein you grant another person, your “agent”, the authority to act on your behalf if you are unable to make certain decisions yourself. You may grant a number of powers to your agent, including...
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Tax Law
  Franchises come with a unique mix of legal obstacles, obligations, and benefits. For issues that include licensing, distribution, employment matters, tax matters, compliance, dispute resolution, contracting, and more, both franchisees and franchisors benefit greatly from legal counsel that has an intimate understanding of the distinct business operations of franchises. Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s franchise attorneys, based in Buffalo, NY, bring decades of experience with franchise law to clients on both sides of the franchise relationship.