Atty. John V. Elmore
John grew up in the Southern Tier and currently lives in the Buffalo area. He has dedicated his professional life to making sure that hardworking families are treated fairly by the legal system, including years of service with the New York State Attorney Grievance Committees, which oversee the discipline of lawyers accused of misconduct or neglect, and appointments by Governor Cuomo to serve on multiple judicial screening committees evaluating potential candidates for judgeships.
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John V. Elmore is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at The Law Office of John V. Elmore, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1985). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1984) and Mansfield State University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John grew up in the Southern Tier and currently lives in the Buffalo area
- He has dedicated his professional life to making sure that hardworking families are treated fairly by the legal system, including years of service with the New York State Attorney Grievance Committees, which oversee the discipline of lawyers accused of misconduct or neglect, and appointments by Governor Cuomo to serve on multiple judicial screening committees evaluating potential candidates for judgeships
- As a former Golden Club Boxer and current certified amateur boxing coach, referee, and judge…..I know how to fight in the ring and in the courtroom for you!
- HONORS AND AWARDS • Erie County Lawyer of the Year 2020 • Buffalo News Citizen of the Year • Super Lawyers — 2006 to present • Erie County Bar Association Criminal Justice Award • Minority Bar Association Community Service Award • Ebony magazine Phenomenal Father Award • Parents magazine Good Neighbor Award • N.A.A.C.P
- Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award • Business First Forty Under Forty recognition • Mansfield University Society of Honors • Olean High School Athletic Wall of Fame • Olean High School Academic Wall of Fame PAST EMPLOYMENT • Senior Trial Counsel and Managing Attorney, Brown Chiari LLP — 2009 to 2014 • Partner, Harter Secrest and Emery LLP — 2006 to 2009 • Owner, Law Offices of John V. Elmore — 1989 to 2006 • Assistant Attorney General, N.Y.S
- Attorney General’s Office — 1987 to 1989 • Assistant District Attorney, N.Y
- County District Attorney’s Office — 1984 to 1987 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • Appointed by New York Governor as a Trustee of Erie Community College • U.S.A
- Boxing — certified boxing coach, referee and judge • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity • N.A.A.C.P. — life member • Former member, New York State Commission on Indigent Defense PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • Appointed by New York Governor to serve on New York Judicial Screening Committee • Appointed by New York Governor as Chairperson of the 4th Department Judicial Screening Committee • Bar Association of Erie County • Minority Bar Association of Western New York, Inc., Past President • Western New York Trial Lawyers Association • New York State Defenders Association • Former Chairperson, Eighth Judicial District Attorney Grievance Committee • Former member, U.S
- Magistrate Selection Committee for U.S
- District Court, Western District of N.Y. • Syracuse University Law Alumni
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John V. Elmore's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John V. Elmore handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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John V. Elmore is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
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 V. Elmore 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.
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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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