Atty. Michael J. Skoney
Michael J. Skoney is a lawyer practicing personal injury.
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Michael J. Skoney is a Member based in Niagara Falls, New York, practicing at Viola, Cummings & Lindsay, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1985). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1984) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Erie County (Member, Young Lawyers Committee) and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Niagara Falls, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Skoney is a lawyer practicing personal injury
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Viola, Cummings & Lindsay, LLP in Niagara Falls, NY
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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.
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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 Niagara Falls 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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