12 | January/February 2023 | BAEC Bulletin Bench and Bar In the News
Gabrielle D. Markle has joined Hurwitz Fine P.C. as a litigation associate, focusing her practice on general liability defense, including medical malpractice, products, premises, and automobile liability. She is a skilled litigator with substantial courtroom accomplishments, and is experienced in preparing pleadings, motion papers, arguments, and conducting hearings. Ms. Markle is well-versed in the civil litigation process, having handled numerous types of legal proceedings in her past roles. She received her Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and received her Bachelor of Arts from Canisius College in political science. Kaitlin A. Sines has joined Hurwitz Fine P.C. as a litigation associate, focusing her practice on automobile liability and asbestos defense. She is experienced in many areas of personal injury, including automobile and trucking litigation, premises liability, products liability, and labor and employment disputes. Prior to joining Hurwitz Fine, she represented both plaintiffs and defendants, giving her a unique insight that helps her to better advocate on behalf of her clients. She received her Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law, her Master of Public Administration from West Carolina University, and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Member Brian D. Barnas received the New York State Bar Association’s Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award. Presented by the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, this award recognizes an attorney’s outstanding contributions to the practice of law in the field of insurance and was presented at the association’s annual meeting in New York on January 19th, 2023. The award, named for the co-founder of Hurwitz Fine P.C., is a distinct honor awarded to a lawyer admitted 10 years or less who has made a significant impact in the industry.
Evan D. Gestwick has joined Hurwitz Fine P.C. as an associate attorney, focusing his practice on insurance coverage. Evan received his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law and received his Bachelor of Arts from SUNY at Buffalo in psychology.
Richelle R. Kloch has joined Hurwitz Fine P.C. as an associate attorney focusing her practice on premises liability and automobile liability defense. Richelle received her Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law and received a Bachelor of Science from Niagara University in Criminology.
Ryan P. O’Shea has joined Hurwitz Fine P.C. as an associate attorney, focusing his practice on insurance coverage. Ryan received his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law and received a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Brockport in political science.
Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will LLP (BSAW) announces William A. Lorenz, Jr., senior associate, has joined BSAW’s Defense Litigation Department. His primary office location is 701 Seneca Street, Suite 609 Buffalo, NY 14210. Mr. Lorenz primarily concentrates his practice on trucking and transportation law, toxic torts, products liability, and insurance defense litigation. Outside of the office, Mr. Lorenz serves as an adjunct professor at Canisius College, where he teaches mock trial, a program he helped create as a student. A published author, Mr. Lorenz also volunteers with various nonprofits in the community. Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will LLP (BSAW) announces Dominick F. Roa, associate, has joined BSAW’s Defense Litigation Department. His primary office location is 701 Seneca Street, Suite 609 Buffalo, NY 14210. Mr. Roa primarily concentrates his practice on toxic tort, strict product liability, premises liability, insurance litigation, transportation and trucking law, industrial, and municipal liability defense throughout New York State. Mr. Roa is a current member of the New York State Bar Association and was a semi-finalist in the ERISA Employee Benefits Moot Court Competition. The Coppola Firm, welcomes its third partner, David M. Goodman, Esq., to the law firm. “Dave Goodman is a lawyer’s lawyer and personifies how we approach the law – clients first, with a focus on practical, efficient, and exceptional results. We’re delighted to have him join our team,” said Lisa Coppola, the firm’s founder. Added Jennifer Scharf, a firm partner, “Dave brings his boundless energy and sophisticated insights to our litigation practice and has decades of experience working with people injured in accidents.” A proud women-owned law firm, among the largest one with 25 team members, The Coppola Firm provides litigation, personal injury, labor and employment, corporate compliance and general business services, assists charter schools and medical practices, and works with families on end-of-life planning. “I am honored to work with a team of Western New Yorkers where we measure everything we do to serve others by our core values: fierce, honorable, empathetic, meticulous, and responsive. We do what’s right, always,” said Goodman, a resident of Orchard Park.
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