Atty. Brian M. Melber
Director, Bar Association of Erie County; President-Elect, State University of New York at Buffalo Law Alumni Association. Director, Irish Classical Theater Company; Director, Erie County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program.
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About Brian M. Melber at a glance
Brian M. Melber is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Personius Melber LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in New York (1997) and U.S. District Court, Western and Northern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1997). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1996) and Canisius College (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Erie County and New York State Bar Associations Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Director, Bar Association of Erie County
- President-Elect, State University of New York at Buffalo Law Alumni Association
- Director, Irish Classical Theater Company
- Director, Erie County Bar Association Assigned Counsel Program
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Brian M. Melber's Areas of Practice
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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.
Brian M. Melber is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Brian M. Melber is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian M. Melber is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Brian M. Melber is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New York →
Brian M. Melber is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower 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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