Atty. David H. Elibol
In addition to being the Managing Attorney of Gross Shuman P.C., Dave Elibol focuses his practice on business contracts and litigation, including, shareholder disputes, business divorce, and contract disputes. He has successfully represented individuals and businesses in jury and non-jury trials and in other proceedings in both state and federal court.
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David H. Elibol is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Gross Shuman PC. Admitted to practice in New York, State Bar. Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- In addition to being the Managing Attorney of Gross Shuman P.C., Dave Elibol focuses his practice on business contracts and litigation, including, shareholder disputes, business divorce, and contract disputes
- He has successfully represented individuals and businesses in jury and non-jury trials and in other proceedings in both state and federal court
- Additionally Dave is a member of our personal injury practice group where he represents victims of serious motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, and families who have lost a loved one in a wrongful death
- Dave, who is active in the legal community, has received many professional and peer recognition including Best Lawyers in America, Western New York’s Legal Elite, and Super Lawyers Upstate NY
- He is a former adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law (JLS Program) and is often asked to lecture at continuing legal education seminars for attorneys
- He is also a trained mediator and has been appointed to the New York State 8th Judicial District Roster of ADR Neutrals
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David H. Elibol's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Elibol handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
David H. Elibol is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David H. Elibol is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David H. Elibol is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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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