Atty. Michael Maxwell
Michael Maxwell is a lawyer practicing general business litigation and personal injury, cross-border litigation, products liability. Michael received a degree from Suny At Buffalo, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Cross Border Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael Maxwell at a Glance
Michael Maxwell is a personal injury, product liability, and international attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1991) and Massachusetts (2010). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Suny At Buffalo Middlebury College (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Maxwell
- Michael Maxwell is a lawyer practicing general business litigation and personal injury, cross-border litigation, products liability
- Michael received a degree from Suny At Buffalo, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY
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Michael Maxwell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Maxwell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Personal Injury in Buffalo
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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Product Liability in Buffalo
Michael Maxwell is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
International Law in Buffalo
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
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.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Buffalo Choose Michael Maxwell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Maxwell's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Maxwell brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and Massachusetts, Michael Maxwell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, product liability, and international, Michael Maxwell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means Michael Maxwell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Maxwell Handles in Buffalo
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