Eileen E. Buholtz

Eileen E. Buholtz

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Litigation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Insurance, Estate Planning, Trusts

45 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY

About Eileen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

insurance defense; commercial; estate and trust

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Connors, Corcoran & Buholtz, PLLC

45 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY, 14614

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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2009

Lawsuit

Eastman Kodak has an award called the "Five Stars for Excellence" award for the best training program in any one year. If their was a similar award for lawyers I would nomonate Elleen Buholtz.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2009

Chief Technology Officer

Ms Buholtz represented me an a cost effective outstanding fashion and her legal advice was flawless.

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Eileen E. Buholtz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raha Torabi

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eileen is an active member of the Rochester legal community and her input is highly valued. She is a great resource for knowledge as well as referral sources."

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Tracy Jong

Insurance lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eileen is a leader in the local legal community. She has a wealth of experience and is often called upon by other practitioners for advice. She is active in bar associations and other community groups, keeping on top of the latest legal issues and giving back to the legal community and Rochester in general. Her network is far reaching. If she does not know about a topic, she undoubtably knows who does. If you are considering an attorney for estate or insurance matters, look no further."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Leader in the Law, NY Daily Record

2017

Empire State Counsel 2017 (50+ hours of pro bono representation), New York State Bar Ass'n

2017

John J. Moore Publication Award, Defense Association of New York

2016

Empire State Counsel 2016 (50+ hours of pro bono representation), New York State Bar Association

2013

Empire State Counsel 2013 (50+ hours of pro bono representation), New York State Bar Association

2009

John E. Leach Memorial Award, 2009 for service to the section, New York State Bar Association, Torts, Ins. & Comp. Law Section

2009

Empire State Counsel 2009 (50+ hours of pro bono representation), New York State Bar Ass'n

2008

Hanna S. Cohn Pro Bono Award, Women's Bar Ass'n of the State of New York

2004

Nathanial Award nominee, Daily Record

2004

Crennel-Branch Award, for service to the organization, Greater Rochester Ass'n for Women Attorneys

2004

President's Award, Monroe County Bar Ass'n

1994

Pro Bono Award, New York State Bar Association

1994

William E. McKnight Volunteer Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Project of Rochester NY

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Member, Connors, Corcoran & Buholtz, PLLC

2010 - 2014

Member, Connors & Corcoran PLLC

2004 - 2009

Managing Partner, Connors & Corcoran LLP

1993 - 2009

Partner, Connors & Corcoran LLP

1982 - 1993

Associate, Connors & Corcoran LLP

1979 - 1982

Associate, Chamberlain D'Amanda Bauman Chatman & Oppenheimer

Associations

2017 - Present

Rochester City School #28 formerly school 29

Volunteer, Lawyers for Learning

2016 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section

Member

2015 - Present

Defense Association of New York, Board of Directors & CLE Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Your House Counsel

member firm

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association, By-Laws Committee

Member

2008 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Diversity Committee

Member

2008 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, Judiciary/Courts Comm.

Co-chair

2005 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Friends of Eastman Opera, Eastman Sch. of Music

donor, honorary board member, board member, past chair

2003 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2000 - Present

Defense Research Institute, Life, Health and Disability Committee

Member

1996 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, Executive Committee

Member

1992 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association, President's Comm'n on Access to Justice

Member

1991 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

1983 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

1980 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

1980 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Section

Member

1980 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2020 - 2022

New York State Bar Association

Emergency Task Force for Solo & Small Firm re COVID-19

2020 - 2022

Defense Research Institute

Annual Meeting Steering Committee re State & Local Def Orgs

2019 - 2023

Defense Research Institute, SLG Philanthropic Committee

Liaison to Diversity Committee

2019 - 2026

Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester Chapter

Board Member

2018 - 2019

New York State Bar Association, Task Force on Judicial Evaluations

Membership Committee Chairperson

2018 - 2019

Defense Research Institute, Solo and Small Firm Task Force

Chair

2018 - 2021

Defense Association of New York

Representative to Defense Research Institute

2018 - 2018

Defense Research institute

Chair, 2018 Solo and Small Firm Initiative

2017 - 2022

American Board of Trial Advocates, Rochester Chapter

President

2017 - 2021

New York State Bar Association

Delegate to House of Delegates

2017 - 2018

Defense Research Institute

Diversity Seminar and Expo, Vice Chair of Expo

2016 - 2018

Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester Chapter

Board member

2016 - 2019

Defense Research Institute

Editor, Life Health Disability News

2015 - 2017

Monroe County Bar Association

Treasurer

2015 - 2019

New York State Bar Association

Chair, Insur. Coverage Comm. of Torts, Ins., & Comp. Law Section

2014 - 2017

American Board of Trial Advocates, Rochester Chapter

Vice President

2013 - 2015

Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester Chapter

Board Member

2013 - 2016

New York State Bar Association

Chair, By-Laws Committe

2011 - 2015

New York State Bar Association, House of Delegates

Delegate

2009 - 2015

Rochester Business Alliance

Member

2009 - 2010

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mentor

2009 - 2020

Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.

Affiliate Member

2007 - 2018

Defense Research Institute, Life, Health and Disability Committee, Steering Comm.

Member

2006 - 2008

Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys, Judicial Evaluation Committee

Chair

2005 - 2007

Rochester Inns of Court

Member

2005 - 2009

New York State Bar Association, House of Delegates

Delegate

2004 - 2005

New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section

Chair

2004 - 2014

Defense Research Institute, Ethics and Professionalism Committee

Steering Committee

2003 - 2004

Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, CLE Committee

Chair

1999 - 2000

Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys

President

1998 - 2003

New York State Conference of Bar Leaders, Executive Committe

Member

1996 - 1998

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Vice President

1995 - 1996

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Treasurer

1994 - 1995

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Secretary

1993 - 1996

Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, Legislative Committee

Chair

1990 - 1993

Monroe County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Member

1987 - 1989

Monroe County Bar Association, Board of Trustees

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

Bussey v. Elk's Lodge

$500,000 past damages; -0- future damages.

Dillon v. Aldi’s Inc. (New York), Supreme Court, Livingston County

Jury verdict in favor of my client.

Nugent v. Italian Fisherman, Inc.

Jury verdict in favor of my client.

Cignarale v. RIT and Pike Co.

Jury verdict in favor of owner; contractor held 65% responsible

Rankins v. VIP Lounge

jury verdict plaintiff 15% responsible and entitled to $165K

Miller v. Elk's Lodge

jury verdict of no cause for action

Arena v. National Fidelity Insurance Co.

bench trial; favorable verdict

Piccolo v. St. John's Home

Case settled in mediation.

Maracle v. Curcio

jury verdict

Campagna v. John Hancock Ins. Co.

jury verdict

Sinclair v. Teal & Estate of Cora S. Allen

Case was settled after jury selection.

Estate of Cora S. Allen

case settled.

Springs v. City of Buffalo

Jury verdict $60,000

Marks v. Messare

Jury verdict

Miller v. Batavia Elk's Lodge

Jury found the Lodge not responsible for her fall.

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Education

1979

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

1973

Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester

Bachelor of music

Speaking Engagements

2025

Your House Counsel webinar series

How to Handle Pro Se Parties

2023

Your House Counsel Webinar Series

Litigation for Claims Professionals 2023

2023

Claims Xchange Annual Conference

Cyber Security and Acts of War

2023

2023 Cyber Update: Cyber Claims and Acts of War.

Cyber Insurance Industry Response - LMA War and Cyber Operations Exclusions

2022

Seminar

Avoiding Financial Fraud and Scams At Your Law Firm

2021

Rescission of Life Ins. Policies and Hearsay Issues in Life and Disab. Cases.

Hearsay Issues in Life and Disability Cases

2020

Workers Comp and Emplyment Law Across the US: a COVID-19 Update

New York

2020

Webinar

Depositions: Tactics and Strategy Combined with COVID-19

2020

2020 Conference

Re-Opening and Re-Integrating the Workforce after COVID-19 Lockdowns

2019

Laying the Foundation for Evidence

Moderator

2019

Insurance Coverage Update

Great Coverage Analysis

2019

Collateral Sources and Subrogation Rights Collateral Sources and Subrogation Rights in New York

2018

Membership Meeting

The Construction Contract - Its Components and Permutations

2018

Law School for Insurance Professionals

Dealing with Data Breach, Business Interruption, and Privacy Claims

2018

Insurance Coverage Update

Seminar Co-Chair

2018

Annual Convention

Fore! and Play Ball! Assumption of the Risk

2017

Upstate Spring Meeting

Fore! Duty to Warn and other Golf-related Topics

2017

Torts, Insurance & Comp. Law Section Annual Meeting

Federal and State Statutory and Regulatory Proposals to Address Cyber Liability

2017

Presidents' Dinner

Ethics

2017

Monthly Meeting

Social Media: Evidence and Ethics

2017

Deposition Boot Camp

Attorney Commentator

2017

Auto and Truck Claims, Accident, and Litigation

Evaluating Damages and Use of Biomechanical Experts

2017

Advanced Insurance Coverage

Overall Seminar Chair and Buffalo Moderator

2016

Voir Dire and Jury Selection

Social Media Use and Other Complex Jury Issues

2016

Upstate Spring Meeting

Laying the Evidentiary Foundation for Getting Social Media into Evidence

2016

Torts, Insurance & Comp. Law Section Meeting

Evidence and Social Media

2016

Lead Exposure Litigation

Recent Trends in Lead Exposure Litigation

2016

How to Get Your Social Media, Email, and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out)

Social Media as Admissible Evidence

2016

Advance Insurance Coverage Seminar

overall chair

2015

2015

Law School for Insurance Professionals

Cyber Liability, Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, and Ride Sharing

2015

Applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure In New York

Answers, mandatory disclosure, electronic discovery, and subpoenas

2014

Jury Selection

The Law of Jury Selection

2014

Hearsay, Email, Business Records and Social Media - in the Trenches! Skillfully Using the Business Records Exception

2013

Law School for Insurance Professionals

Moderator

2013

Construction Litigation from A to Z

Insurance: Covered vs. Uncovered

2013

Construction Litigation from A to Z

Ethical Considerations

2013

Advance Insurance Coverage

Employment Practices and Social Media

2012

Law School for Insurance Professionals

Moderator

2012

2011

Insurance Fundamentals for Personal Injury Practice Ethical Dilemmas

2011

Insurance Fundamentals for Personal Injury Practice Subrogation Basics

2011

Insurance Coverage 2011. What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

Ethical Obligations in Limited Circumstances with Limited Funds.

2011

Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law

Legal Ethics in Insurance Practice.

2011

2011 Law School for Insurance Professionals

Addressing Fraud in First- and Third-party Claims, How to Identify, Investigate and Protect Yourself.

2010

Women and the Law: Pathways to Leadership

The Progression of Women in the Profession

2010

Keeping Current with Auto Litigation

Ethics

2010

Insurance Coverage

Insurance-defense Attorney, Carrier and Insured - Tripartite Relationship

2010

2010 Law School for Insurance Professionals

Coverage Issues under homeonwers' and commercial general liability policies

2009

Law School for Claims Professionals

Subrogation, Liens, and Rights of Reimbursement

2009

General Auto Liability

Serious Injury Threshold Update and Review

2009

Additional Insured Coverage: Hot Topics and Critical Issues

Ethical Consideration in Handling Add'l Insd Claims

2008

Trial Skills Workshop

Conferencing case with the judge; CX of opinion witnesses; objections

2008

Law School for the Claims Professional

Common-law and Contractual Indemnification; Agreements exempting lessors from liability

2008

Insurance Coverage Litigation

Common Ethical Issues and How to Respond

2008

Insurance Coverage

Additional Insureds; Common ethical issues

2006

Law School for the Claims Professional

Multiple Defts (Joint & Several Liability)

N/A

Litigating Insurance Coverage Claims: From Start to Finish

Insurance Coverage, Exclusions, Insurer's Duty to Defend/Indmnify, Triggers, Case Update

Publications

2019

Post-Trial Practice and Procedures in New York, New York State Bar Ass'n Post-Judgment Interest

2018

Preparing for and Trying the Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Ass'n Ethics in Civil Trial Practice

2016

Preparing for and Trying the Civil Lawsuit, New York State Bar Ass'n Ethics in Civil Trial Practice

2016

Insurance Law Practice, New York State Bar Ass'n Construing the Insurance Contract

2011

Road to Independence: 101 Women's Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms, American Bar Ass'n Chapter

2009

Post-Trial Practice and Procedures in New York, New York State Bar Ass'n Post-Judgment Interest

2006

Insurance Law Practice, New York State Bar Ass'n Construing the Insurance Contract

2006

Commercial Lines: Coverage for the Construction Defect Claim, New York State Bar Ass'n Professional Liability Insurance for the Engineer and Architect

2000

NYSBA Torts, Ins. and Comp. Law Journal Defense Counsel's Duties and Responsibilities to the Insurer and the Insured

1995

NYSBA Torts, Ins. & Comp. Law Journal Labor Law §§200, 240, 241 (Safe Place to Work)

Languages

French

Esperanto

Activity

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