Atty. Michael M. Chelus
Published Works Chapter 26 - "Exceeding the No-Fault Threshold: Serious Injury" in Insurance Law Practice, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006 Classes/Seminars TaughtAdjunct Professor at Bryant & Stratton College (2008 - present) Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York Erie County Bar Association Negligence Committee Federal Practice Committee Federation of Italian American Societies of Western New York (2005-2007) New York State Bar Association Torts Section Insurance and Compens
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Michael M. Chelus is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, P.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on formation, trademark, copyright, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (2004), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New (2004), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2007), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2011). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Management, 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Published Works Chapter 26 - "Exceeding the No-Fault Threshold: Serious Injury" in Insurance Law Practice, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006 Classes/Seminars TaughtAdjunct Professor at Bryant & Stratton College (2008 - present) Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York Erie County Bar Association Negligence Committee Federal Practice Committee Federation of Italian American Societies of Western New York (2005-2007) New York State Bar Association Torts Section Insurance and Compensation Law Section Intellectual Property Law Section Orchard Park High School Academy of Finance Advisory Board Member (2006-) Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Recruitment Volunteer St. Thomas More Guild University at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Association Western New York Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, Secretary (2009 - Present) Western New York Trial Lawyers Association (2004-present) Board of Directors (2008-2010)
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Michael M. Chelus is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New York →
Michael M. Chelus is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in New York →
Michael M. Chelus is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright 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.
Michael M. Chelus is one of 264,852 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.
Michael M. Chelus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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