Atty. Michael Ponterio
Michael Ponterio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael, who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2026.
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Michael Ponterio is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (1984). Educated at New England Law | Boston (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Ponterio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Michael, who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 Ponterio is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Michael Ponterio is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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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