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Parker Roy MacKay

Litigation Attorney at Kenmore, NY

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About Parker

Learn Parker’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    40%
    State/federal criminal defense, DWI/DUI

    10 years, 500 cases

  2. Litigation
    40%
    Business and commercial litigation

    10 years, 50 cases

  3. DUI and DWI
    10%

  4. Appeals
    4%
    State/federal civil and criminal appeals

  5. Discrimination
    3%
    Employment discrimination litigation

  6. Family
    1%

  7. Personal injury
    1%

  8. Speeding and traffic ticket
    1%

Experienced state and federal court litigator representing businesses and individuals when the stakes are highest.

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Licensed for 10 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 2013
Updated 11/17/2022
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 2012
Updated 12/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Parker Roy MacKay
The Law Office of Parker R. MacKay
3110 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY, 14217

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Posted by Leah | February 24, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney!
Parker helped resolve a personal legal matter. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Mr. MacKay went above and beyond my expectations. Not to mention he responded to all my questions in a timely manner. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr. MacKay = a superb attorney
I retained Mr. Parker MacKay's services concerning a sensitive legal matter. His knowledge and expertise were impressive and his professionalism was outstanding. Mr. MacKay was extremely diligent and responsive to my phone calls, emails, and provided detailed responses to each and every one of my questions. He made me feel confident during a stressful time. I highly recommend him if you are in need of an attorney in Buffalo, NY.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Panel Member
  • Criminal Justice Act Panel Federal Defender
  • 2016 - Present
  • Attorney
  • The Law Office of Parker R. MacKay
  • 2013 - Present
  • Member
  • Assigned Counsel Program
  • 2013 - Present
  • Post-Bar Law Clerk
  • Federal Public Defender
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Judicial Law Clerk
  • United States District Court, District Of Colorado
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Certified Legal Intern
  • San Diego County Public Defender's Office
  • 2011 - 2011
  • Legal Intern
  • New York State Supreme Court
  • 2011 - 2011
  • Research Assistant
  • State University Of New York Buffalo Law School
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Intern
  • New York State Assembly
  • 2006 - 2006
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Education

  • State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
  • J.D., magna cum laude
  • 2012
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
  • B.A., cum laude
  • 2007
  • Canisius High School
  • 2002

Legal Cases

  • People v. L.P.
  • Loaded handgun suppressed after hearing in criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (PL 265.03) case.
  • NYS Attorney General Complaint re: Buffalo Policing
  • Began public inquiry and discussion into Buffalo Police Department practices
  • Dean v. UB Med, 804 F.3d 178 (2d Cir. 2015)
  • District Court's grant of summary judgment reversed
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Associations

  • Leadership Buffalo
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Bar Association of Erie County
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Mid-Day Club of Buffalo
  • Board of Directors
  • 2014 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2019
  • Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
  • American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2018
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Advocates
  • 2018
  • 10 Best Under 40
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2017
  • Top 10 Under 40
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Advocates
  • 2017
  • Honors Scholarship
  • State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
  • 2011
  • Quarterfinalist
  • Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition
  • 2011
  • Psychology Departmental High Honors
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 2007
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Publications

  • Western New York Law Center Staff Manual
  • Consumer Protections Against the Abusive Debt Collector: An Overview of Federal and New York State Remedies
  • 2011
  • SUNY Law School at Buffalo Independent Study
  • Extraterritoriality in Federal Criminal Law: A Synopsis of its Current Bases and Practical Proposals for the Defense Attorney
  • 2011

Speaking Engagements

  • Paralegal Certification Course
  • Paralegal Studies
  • 2016
  • University of Rochester Panel Speaker
  • The Practice of Law
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (2)
Endorse Parker
Federal crime Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I often seek Parker's advice on complicated criminal issues. Parker is top-notch legal mind and a tough advocate for his clients in both state and federal cases."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse Parker. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Parker. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
General practice Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as a highly skilled and competent General Practitioner."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney MacKay without hesitation. He has a firm understanding of a vast array of legal issues, and does a superlative job of apply such knowledge to factual situations. Additionally, Attorney MacKay is a diligent and zealous advocate for his clients' interests."
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