F. David Rusin's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2008

Excellent

My friend and I were injured in a car accident - I went with Mr Rusin, and after we went through this case, my friend and his family wished they had used him. In fact, my friend's father in law was in an acident and called Mr. Russin. I can't say enough about him

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F. David Rusin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Goldman

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on Avvo reveal extensive knowledge of personal injury law."

John Abeel

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dave is a highly experienced attorney who cares deeply about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Channika Desilva

Trucking accident lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. David is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."

Vincent LoTempio

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is easily approachable and does an excellent job for his clients. He is well regarded by both his peers and the legal community."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Scott Bylewski

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Steve Boyd

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a great lawyer. He puts a ton of work into every case. His clients are very well served."

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John Abeel

Personal injury lawyer

Michael Braisted

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Vincent LoTempio

Unknown lawyer

Scott Bylewski

Unknown lawyer

Steve Boyd

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012-2020

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

N/A

Legal Elite of Western New York, Buffalo Business First

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Work Experience

2008 - Present

Trial Attorney/ Attorney Manager, William K. Mattar, PC

2001 - 2008

Trial Attorney, Law Office of J. Michael Hayes

1995 - 2000

Trial Attorney, Ballow, Braisted, O'Brien & Rusin, PC

1994 - 1995

Trial Attorney, Law Office of James J. Moran

1990 - 1994

Assistant Erie County Attorney, Erie County Attorney's Office

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Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Western New York Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York

Admitted

1999 - Present

United States Court of Appeals

Admitted

1998 - Present

United States District Court, Northern District of New York

Admitted

1994 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted

1987 - Present

United States District Court, Western District of New York

Admitted

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

Admitted

United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky

Admitted

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Thomas-Vasciannie v. State of New York

Substantial damages awarded to Claimant

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Education

1983

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

State University of New York

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Speaking Engagements

2020

Continuing Legal Education

Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know

2020

Continuing Legal Education

Tips for Non-Techy Litigators: Social Media Evidence, Electronic Trial Presentation & More

2020

Continuing Legal Education

How to Deal With a Rambo Litigator

2019

Continuing Legal Education

Civil Trials From Start to Finish

2019

Continuing Legal Education

The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit

2018

Continuing Legal Education

Bridging the Gap: Automobile Litigation and Advising Clients in NY

2018

Continuing Legal Education

How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced

2017

NBI Continuing Legal Education

How to get your Social Media Admitted

2017

Continuing Legal Education

Legal Ethics of Email

2017

Continuing Legal Education

Advanced Civil Litigation Skills

2017

Continuing Legal Education

Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Advanced Practice

2016

NBI Teleconference

Authenticating Social Media & Email Evidence

2016

Bar Association Of Erie County

Domestic Animal Owner Liability

2016

Audio Webinar

Admissibility of Evidence

2015

NBI Teleconference/Webinar

Authenticating Social Media

2015

NBI Teleconference

Applying the Rules of Evidence

2015

NBI CLE Seminar

Find it Fast & Free on the Internet

2014

National Teleconference

Authenticating Social Media and E-Mail Evidence

2014

Insurance, Liens & Subrogation

Insurance, Liens & Subrogation

2014

Damages in Personal Injury

Sources of Recovery & Liens

2013

Teleconference - Social Media and Email in Civil Litigation

Social Media and Email in Civil Litigation

2013

Teleconference - Authenticating Social Media and Email Evidence

Authenticating Social Media and Email Evidence

2013