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  • Buffalo, NY
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Rafael

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.

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

Gomez Law, LLC

2746 Delaware Avenue
The Eberhardt Mansion
Buffalo, NY, 14217

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYCurrently registered 200102/24/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers218
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Upstate New York Super Lawyers ListSuperLawyers2017
      Who's Who In LawBusiness First2008
      Nuestro Orgullo AwardHispanics United of Buffalo, Inc.2008
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyLotempio & Brown, P.C.2010 - 2016
      PartnerBouvier Partnership, LLP2001 - 2010
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      New York State Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      Bar Association of Erie CountyMember2001 - Present
      Western New York Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2001 - Present
      Hispanic Bar Association of WNYPresident2016 - 2018
      Western New York Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector2014 - 2016
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Buffalo NewsBowling Alley Employee Sues After Vision Restored, But Job Is Not2014
      New York TimesCareless Postings Has Consequences2013
      New York TimesEven if it enrages your boss, social net speech is protected2013
      Wall Street JournalChamber urges business to appeal labor rulings2013
      Buffalo NewsSupreme Court to Weigh Recess Appointments2013
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      State University of New York at Buffalo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
      Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Social Media and the Law, Public, Private and PersonalFree Speech Privileges v. Public and Private Institutional Interests2016
      Mealey's Lead ConferenceExpert Witnesses in Lead Paint Litigation2009
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Zaranek v Roberts Farms, et al.Award of $750,000 for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
      Emmens v. Frey Electric ConstructionDefense Verdict - No Award to Plaintiff
      Santiago vs McGrathVerdict for Plaintiff.

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      An attorney with integrity ! My saving grace!

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      Very nice person

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      Rafael is an outstanding attorney who works diligently for his clients.

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      I was fortunate to have such a professional advisor

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      Lawyer Vincent LoTempio

      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.

      Lawyer Michael Henry Kooshoian

      Michael Kooshoian, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Vincent LoTempio

      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.

      Lawyer Michael Henry Kooshoian

      Michael Kooshoian, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer John P. Ford

      John Ford, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 26, 2015
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      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.

      Lawyer Sean Cleary

      Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 25, 2014
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      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

      Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

      Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2014
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      I endorse Rafael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer John M O'Brien

      John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on May 6, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

      Lawyer Guy Henry Haskell

      Guy Haskell, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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      I endorse Attorney Gomez without reservation.

      Lawyer Sean E. Quinn

      Sean Quinn, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
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      Rafael Omar Gomez is a top-notch personal injury lawyer in the Buffalo region. I proudly endorse him.

      Lawyer Albert Lee Crosner

      Albert Crosner, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
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      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.

      Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

      Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 15, 2012
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      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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