Atty. Michael John Whitcher
Michael John Whitcher is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, social security disability. Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Michael John Whitcher is a Managing Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Erie County and New York State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael John Whitcher is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, social security disability
- Michael received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael practices at Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy in Buffalo, 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.
Michael John Whitcher is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael John Whitcher is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael John Whitcher is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →
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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 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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