Atty. Christopher R. Poole

Atty. Christopher R. Poole

Christopher R. Poole focuses his practice in the area of commercial litigation.

Buffalo Buffalo 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher R. Poole at a glance

Christopher R. Poole is a Junior Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Western District of New York United States Bankruptcy Court, (2006). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 2005) and Syracuse University (B.A. Chancellor, 2002). Active member of Bar Association of Erie County Western New York Trial Lawyers Association Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher R. Poole focuses his practice in the area of commercial litigation
  • He represents clients engaged in a wide variety of high-stakes legal disputes
  • Mr. Poole’s clients range from individuals, small family-owned businesses, high-profile companies based in Western New York, and international conglomerates
  • Mr. Poole has nearly twenty years of experience handling complex litigation matters involving commercial litigation, business disputes, labor and employment, employment discrimination, municipal law, and personal injury
  • Prior to joining Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, Mr. Poole served as an attorney for the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Board of Education
  • In these roles, Mr. Poole represented these municipal entities, their officers, and employees in Federal and State Court as well as administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations
  • Professional Associations • Member, Bar Association of Erie County • Member, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association • Former Board Member, Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York Community Involvement • Member, Allentown Association • Member, Canisius High School Board of Governors • Volunteer, Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy • Volunteer, WNY American Heart Association

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher R. Poole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher R. Poole handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Christopher R. Poole

Where is Christopher R. Poole's law office located?
Christopher R. Poole's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher R. Poole handle?
Christopher R. Poole focuses on employment, business, ip, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher R. Poole practiced law?
Christopher R. Poole has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher R. Poole go to law school?
Christopher R. Poole earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Chancellor, 2002).
How can I contact Christopher R. Poole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2005
B.A. Chancellor
Syracuse University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Western District of New York United States Bankruptcy Court,
Admitted: 2006

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