Atty. John N. Lipsitz

Atty. John N. Lipsitz

John N. Lipsitz is a lawyer practicing asbestos litigation, lead poisoning, personal injury and 9 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 47 J. Erfahrung 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John N. Lipsitz at a glance

John N. Lipsitz is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1986). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1978) and Yale University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John N. Lipsitz is a lawyer practicing asbestos litigation, lead poisoning, personal injury and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John N. Lipsitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John N. Lipsitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John N. Lipsitz is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John N. Lipsitz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John N. Lipsitz is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John N. Lipsitz

Where is John N. Lipsitz's law office located?
John N. Lipsitz's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John N. Lipsitz handle?
John N. Lipsitz focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John N. Lipsitz practiced law?
John N. Lipsitz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John N. Lipsitz go to law school?
John N. Lipsitz earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John N. Lipsitz for a consultation?
You can contact John N. Lipsitz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John N. Lipsitz received?
John N. Lipsitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1978
B.A.
Yale University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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