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Geffrey Matthew Walter Gismondi
also known as Geffrey Gismondi
About Geffrey
Biography
Geffrey Gismondi is a trial lawyer and commercial litigation attorney who represents businesses and individuals involved in legal disputes that require formal court action, mediation, or arbitration. He handles civil cases involving commercial litigation, business disputes, contracts, real property litigation, employment disputes, and construction law.
Geffrey works directly with clients to identify short- and long-term goals and to develop and implement efficient legal strategies to achieve those goals. His law firm utilizes the latest technology, methods, and legal concepts to provide clients with contemporary solutions to their legal matters. Detailed preparation, responsiveness to clients, and strategic planning are key aspects of his approach to problem solving.
He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the ACE Mentor Program of WNY, Inc., a non-profit organization that motivates students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.
He also serves as President of the Board of Directors of Restoration Society, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides recovery-based services to the Buffalo community.
Geffrey was recognized as a 2018 Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell for exceptional client reviews. He has been selected to SuperLawyers Rising Stars for six consecutive years, from 2013 through 2018, which is a peer-influenced professional rating that recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of new York on an annual basis.
Geffrey received a B.A. in political science from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and a Juris Doctor,cum laude, from Western Michigan University in Lansing, Michigan. He served as Articles Editor on the Board of Editors of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review and received the Dawn C. Beachnau Law Review Award in recognition for his service as Articles Director. He held an externship position with Judge Richard F. Suhrheinrich in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Geffrey co-authored a law review article in the area of constitutional law with Professors William Wagner and John S. Kane, entitledPhysician-Assisted Killing Laws, Constitutional Authority, and the Conscience of a Nation: Two Worldviews, which is published at 24 T.M. COOLEY L. REV. 123 (2007).
Geffrey is a former singer and bassist with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inducteeThe Boys of Summer Band. He was honored as the top pop/rock bassist at the 2009 Buffalo Music Awards, and was awarded top pop/rock bassist at the 2010, 2013, and 2014 Buffalo NightLife Music Awards.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Litigation
100%
18 years
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Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Geffrey Gismondi
2655 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY, 14150
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Posted by Bob | October 16, 2025 | Landlord & Tenant
Professionals in every sense of the meaning.
I worked with both Geff and Pia on my personal eviction case, with two trials in County Supreme Court and on an Appeal hearing in the 4th District Appellate Court. We notched three victories and reached a more than adequate settlement with the Plaintiffs, including remaining in our home. Geff and ...
Posted by angelena | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
If we could have given more stars we would have!!
Geffrey Gismondi saved our business! we had a mediocre lawyer before we found Geffrey we lost all hope in saving our company after a business partner left the company we were att our witts end and preparing to close the doors. We called Geffrey explained our situation and he had answers we never ev...
Posted by Paul | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Motion to Dismiss - Very Satisfied
Geffrey represented me in Supreme Court with regards to a Motion to Dismiss. He addressed both plaintiff and defendant sides of the case and was outstandingly thorough in his argument, resulting in a successful and favorable decision on my behalf.
Posted by Katie | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Knowledgeable and Professional Attorney - 5 Stars!
Mr. Gismondi has been more than successful on the two occasions where he has represented me in traffic matters. On the first occasion, he was able to get my traffic ticket completely dismissed and on the other, my traffic ticket was reduced to a small, manageable fee in the form of a parking ticket. ...
Posted by David | May 19, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Helpful for a Canadian looking for traffic assistance in NY
Geffrey was very helpful in helping me understand my options after I received an offence in NY on my way from Toronto to watch the Buffalo Bills play a game. He patiently explained my options and worked with me through to a resolution. He was very clear and knowledgeable on the implications of a Cana...
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Experience
Honors
2018
2018 Client Champion - Silver, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
2013 -- 2017 SuperLawyers Rising Stars - Litigation, SuperLawyers
2007
Dawn C. Beachnau Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
Work Experience
2017 - 2021
Attorney, Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
Associations
2019 - Present
Restoration Society, Inc.President of the Board
2018 - Present
ACE Mentor Program of WNY, Inc. - Architecture, Construction, EngineeringPresident of the Board
Bar Association of Erie County
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
WNY Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Phi Alpha Delta
Member
U.S. Capitol Page Alumni Association
Member
2010 - 2011
Women's Bar Association of the State of New York (Western New York Chapter)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Rupp v Burger, 2015 NY Slip Op 00163.
The judgment was affirmed by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.
Education
2007
Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School
J.D. - Juris Doctor
N/A
Xavier University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2007
T.M. Cooley L. Rev. 123
Physician-Assisted Killing Laws, Constitutional Authority, and the Conscience of a Nation: Two Worldviews
Languages
English
Activity
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05 Jul 2021
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31 Jan 2021
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25 Jan 2021