Mr. Gomez is a trial lawyer with a concentration in Civil Litigation. He has litigated a wide array of civil matters involving personal injury, toxic exposures including lead paint poisoning, employment and discrimination claims, commercial litigation, and contract disputes. He has handled matters from the initial investigation through trial and appeal in both State and Federal courts in New York and has tried more than thirty-five civil trials to verdict. Mr. Gomez advocates for his clients in both the prosecution and defense of civil claims. His clients have ranged from individuals to national corporations and he fights tirelessly on their behalf to ensure their rights are protected.
Mr. Gomez also represents small businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to not-for-profits to corporations in all aspects of their business pursuits. His work involves creation of the appropriate business entity, day to day legal counseling on liability issues, employment matters and contract drafting and review. As counsel to these businesses he assists his clients navigate the difficult waters of business to ensure they are in compliance with applicable laws and all rights are protected as they operate in today’s challenging economy.
Mr. Gomez is fluent in Spanish and is a first generation citizen who was born in Buffalo after his family moved to Western New York from the Dominican Republic. He is actively involved in the local Hispanic community including Hispanics United of Buffalo, and in 2008 he received the Nuestro Orgullo Latino award from HUB for his contributions. He has also been selected as a top lawyer in Insurance Litigation by Business First. Mr. Gomez has concentrated on lead paint poisoning cases and successfully tried the first civil case to verdict in Erie County in 2003. He has also been a national speaker on lead paint poisoning and presented at Mealey’s Lead Paint Poisoning program in 2008.
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2001 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Upstate New York Super Lawyers List | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Who's Who In Law | Business First | 2008 |
Nuestro Orgullo Award | Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc. | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Lotempio & Brown, P.C. | 2010 - 2016 |
Partner | Bouvier Partnership, LLP | 2001 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Bar Association of Erie County | Member | 2001 - Present |
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Hispanic Bar Association of WNY | President | 2016 - 2018 |
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association | Director | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Buffalo News | Bowling Alley Employee Sues After Vision Restored, But Job Is Not | 2014 |
New York Times | Careless Postings Has Consequences | 2013 |
New York Times | Even if it enrages your boss, social net speech is protected | 2013 |
Wall Street Journal | Chamber urges business to appeal labor rulings | 2013 |
Buffalo News | Supreme Court to Weigh Recess Appointments | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Social Media and the Law, Public, Private and Personal | Free Speech Privileges v. Public and Private Institutional Interests | 2016 |
Mealey's Lead Conference | Expert Witnesses in Lead Paint Litigation | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Zaranek v Roberts Farms, et al. | Award of $750,000 for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. |
Emmens v. Frey Electric Construction | Defense Verdict - No Award to Plaintiff |
Santiago vs McGrath | Verdict for Plaintiff. |
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Vincent LoTempio, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Rafael. He is an outstanding lawyer and provides excellent service to his clients.
Michael Kooshoian, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Vincent LoTempio, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Rafael. He is an outstanding lawyer and provides excellent service to his clients.
Michael Kooshoian, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
John Ford, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 26, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Rafael brings it all. He's prepared, no matter the setting and is extremely versed in many areas of personal injury. Rafael is confidant in his abilities, and respectfully stubborn in his pursuit of maximizing recovery for his clients. His cases move, and his clients like him. Outside of the office, although no official statistics are recorded, it is widely believed that Rafael has led the Attorney Softball League in home runs three of the last four seasons, and is known to have hit the furthest home run in League history.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Rafael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on May 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Guy Haskell, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Gomez without reservation.
Sean Quinn, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rafael Omar Gomez is a top-notch personal injury lawyer in the Buffalo region. I proudly endorse him.
Albert Crosner, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Gomez. It is clear from Mr. Gomez's contributions to this forum that he is an experienced attorney with an excellent understanding of the law. His advice is sound and practical.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 15, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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