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Eileen E. Buholtz
About Eileen
Biography
Admissions to other courts:
Western District of New York, 1980
Bankruptcy Ct., WDNY, 1980
Northern District of New York, 1996
Bankruptcy Ct., NDNY, 1996
Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002.
Community/charitable/pro bono activities:
Lawyers for Learning, Monroe County Bar Assocation and Rochester City School no. 29, mentor to individual student: (2017 to present).
Friends of Eastman Opera (support organization of the Eastman School of Music Opera Theatre): board member 2005-2014, 2015-2024; chair: 2015-19; recording secretary 2007-12.
Volunteer Legal Services Project (attorneys in private practice who agree to take cases for income-eligible clients)- panel counsel for matrimonial cases involving domestic abuse, 1982 to present; member Board of Directors 1986-2008; president 1991-92, current member of finance and personnel committees and Help Desk Volunteer at Hall of Justice and Rundel Library.
National Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester Chapter, board member 2013-15, 2016-18, 2019-2021.
Community Legal Intake and Referral Project, later known as The Legal Connection) (global intake service for legal service providers in Monroe County): member Board of Directors 1991-2004.
Foundation of the Monroe County Bar (charitable arm of the Monroe County Bar Ass'n): member Board of Trustees 1998-2004; member Grants Committee 2001-2004.
Rochester Chamber Orchestra, board member 2016.
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Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Connors, Corcoran & Buholtz, PLLC
45 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY, 14614
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Ms Buholtz represented me an a cost effective outstanding fashion and her legal advice was flawless.
Eileen E. Buholtz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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
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 29Volunteer, Lawyers for Learning
2016 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation SectionMember
2015 - Present
Defense Association of New York, Board of Directors & CLE CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Your House Counselmember firm
2012 - Present
New York State Bar Association, By-Laws CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Diversity CommitteeMember
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 CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
Friends of Eastman Opera, Eastman Sch. of Musicdonor, honorary board member, board member, past chair
2003 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2000 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Life, Health and Disability CommitteeMember
1996 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, Executive CommitteeMember
1992 - Present
Monroe County Bar Association, President's Comm'n on Access to JusticeMember
1991 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
1983 - Present
Women's Bar Association of the State of New YorkMember
1980 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
1980 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates SectionMember
1980 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2022
New York State Bar AssociationEmergency Task Force for Solo & Small Firm re COVID-19
2020 - 2022
Defense Research InstituteAnnual Meeting Steering Committee re State & Local Def Orgs
2019 - 2023
Defense Research Institute, SLG Philanthropic CommitteeLiaison to Diversity Committee
2019 - 2026
Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester ChapterBoard Member
2018 - 2019
New York State Bar Association, Task Force on Judicial EvaluationsMembership Committee Chairperson
2018 - 2019
Defense Research Institute, Solo and Small Firm Task ForceChair
2018 - 2021
Defense Association of New YorkRepresentative to Defense Research Institute
2018 - 2018
Defense Research instituteChair, 2018 Solo and Small Firm Initiative
2017 - 2022
American Board of Trial Advocates, Rochester ChapterPresident
2017 - 2021
New York State Bar AssociationDelegate to House of Delegates
2017 - 2018
Defense Research InstituteDiversity Seminar and Expo, Vice Chair of Expo
2016 - 2018
Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester ChapterBoard member
2016 - 2019
Defense Research InstituteEditor, Life Health Disability News
2015 - 2017
Monroe County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2015 - 2019
New York State Bar AssociationChair, Insur. Coverage Comm. of Torts, Ins., & Comp. Law Section
2014 - 2017
American Board of Trial Advocates, Rochester ChapterVice President
2013 - 2015
Nat'l Ass'n of Women in Construction, Rochester ChapterBoard Member
2013 - 2016
New York State Bar AssociationChair, By-Laws Committe
2011 - 2015
New York State Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
2009 - 2015
Rochester Business AllianceMember
2009 - 2010
Big Brothers Big SistersMentor
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 CommitteeChair
2005 - 2007
Rochester Inns of CourtMember
2005 - 2009
New York State Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
2004 - 2005
New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law SectionChair
2004 - 2014
Defense Research Institute, Ethics and Professionalism CommitteeSteering Committee
2003 - 2004
Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, CLE CommitteeChair
1999 - 2000
Greater Rochester Association of Women AttorneysPresident
1998 - 2003
New York State Conference of Bar Leaders, Executive CommitteMember
1996 - 1998
Women's Bar Association of the State of New YorkVice President
1995 - 1996
Women's Bar Association of the State of New YorkTreasurer
1994 - 1995
Women's Bar Association of the State of New YorkSecretary
1993 - 1996
Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, Legislative CommitteeChair
1990 - 1993
Monroe County Bar Association, Judiciary CommitteeMember
1987 - 1989
Monroe County Bar Association, Board of TrusteesTrustee
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.
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
Masters in Trial
Cross examination of plaintiff
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
2014
Hearsay
Business records as hearsay
2014
2014 Law School for Insurance Professionals
An Update on Auto Liability and Coverage Issues: Spousal coverage, permissive use, arising out of the use of an automobile, rental vehicles
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
Litigating Insurance Coverage: From Start to Finish
Ethical Considerations (Conflicts, Confidentiality, Changing Firms, Testifying, Pro Se Litigants)
2012
Litigating Insurance Coverage Claims: From Start to Finish
Insurance Coverage Contract Language 101 (terms, exclusions, red flags, duty to defend and indemnify, triggers, case law update)
2012
Law School for Insurance Professionals
Moderator
2012
Insurance Claims: Investigation and Adjuster Negotiations
Retainer Agreements, Conflicts of Interest, Attorney Fees, HIPAA Complaince, Attorney Advertising
2012
Annual Meeting
When is a Disability Not a Disability
2011
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
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