Atty. John K. Rottaris
John K. Rottaris concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation, creditors’ rights, commercial collections, landlord-tenant law, bankruptcy law and tax certiorari.
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John K. Rottaris is a business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Gross Shuman PC. Educated at University of Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John K. Rottaris concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation, creditors’ rights, commercial collections, landlord-tenant law, bankruptcy law and tax certiorari
- He also represents manufacturers and manufacturers’ sales representatives in commission and contract disputes
- John has represented clients in all phases of trial and appellate practice before local, state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute resolution forums
- He has extensive experience in the area of commercial and business litigation and tax certiorari proceedings
- His clients include individuals, small and large business enterprises and national companies
- He has also successfully represented school districts, municipalities and taxpayers in tax certiorari and tax assessment proceedings
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John K. Rottaris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John K. Rottaris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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