PRACTICE AREAS

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Commercial litigation involves any type of litigation or controversy related to the conduct of business, including contract disputes, business entity formation and dissolution, unfair competition, partnership conflicts, non-compete clauses and shareholder/business owner disputes. 

Because commercial transactions can give rise to disputes which often turn into litigation, it is important for businesses to have experienced litigators representing them.

We represent commercial clients in prosecuting as well as defending commercial claims in State and Federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings and before arbitration panels.  We have extensive experience litigating commercial disputes both small and large and our goal is to assist the client in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

CIVIL LITIGATION & DISCRIMINATION

The firm has extensive and diverse experience with all other types of civil litigation (in addition to its commercial and corporate practice) including Employment Discrimination (from both employer and employee perspectives), consumer claims, interpersonal claims and disputes, contractor issues, new homes and related real estate related matters.

CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW

We assist businesses in all areas of the law from the creation of the business entity, shareholder agreements or other organizational documents, to representing the new business in the acquisition of property, negotiating employee disputes, financing and expansion of the business.  We have experience representing clients in the following fields: automotive, government, real estate development, banking, construction, healthcare, education, restaurant and food service, manufacturing, medical equipment and franchises.

PERSONAL INJURY

We take pride in our ability litigate successfully to verdict, if necessary, or obtain significant settlements for clients who are seriously injured in accidents caused by the negligence of others.  We represent clients that are involved in automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, accidents in the workplace and other types of personal injury cases.  We will put our experience to work for you to get you the maximum amount for your injury.

APPROPRIATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Our law firm encourages the use of collaborative problem-solving processes, which enable decision-makers and affected parties to jointly engage in problem-solving procedures and which produce mutually beneficial agreements.  Our firm is committed to the design, development and implementation of innovative, flexible and accessible conflict resolution processes such as arbitration or mediation that may avoid the need for extensive, lengthy and expensive litigation which may not be suitable for a client's unique set of circumstances.  Please visit our Appropriate Dispute Resolution web page for an in-depth description of the firm's dispute resolution services.

WILLS, ESTATES & TRUSTS

Estate planning involves planning for the management and disposition of your assets during your lifetime and after your death.  It is important to have a will, regardless of your age, marital status or health, so that crucial estate decisions will not be left in the hands of others, without any regard to your own preferences.

We can assist you in all aspects of estate planning and administration, including preparation of Wills and Trusts, as well as providing representation in Probate and Administration proceedings.

Because it is also important to plan for your lifetime, we can assist you in the preparation of Health Care Directives, Living Wills and Power of Attorney forms, as well as Medicaid planning.

MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW

Our law firm is uniquely qualified to handle your family law matter in an effective and sensitive manner.  Our attorneys have decades of experience in representing clients in all aspects of Domestic Relations matters including Separation and Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, Paternity, Guardianship, Child Protective proceedings, Adoption and Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial, Cohabitation and Domestic Partnership agreements.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Mattar, D'Agostino & Gottlieb, LLP has extensive experience handling criminal law matters in Federal, State and Local Courts throughout Western New York.  We have handled thousands of criminal defense matters including drug possession, drunk driving, DWI, harassment, shoplifting and traffic law violations.  We also defend against serious felony charges.  When you are charged with a crime, you need to know your rights.
We will use our experience to achieve the best possible resolution to your case.

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

We represent clients in complex commercial and residential leases and sales as well as residential home closings and mortgage refinancings.  We also represent clients in foreclosures and offer skilled assistance with landlord/tenant matters for both residential and commercial clients.