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Michael Anthony Donlon
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Biography
My law practice is focused on plaintiff's litigation. I represent victims of accidents and unfair insurance company practices. A few of my recent recoveries: Home explosion, $2,750,000; Construction site accident, Steuben County $1,000,000; Car crash, Ontario County $1,250,000; Construction site accident, Steuben County, $750,000; Construction site accident, Steuben County, $1,100,000, Slip and fall, Steuben County $450,000;Construction site accident, Steuben County $600,000; Car crash, Steuben County $357,000; Slip and fall, Cattaraugus County $225,000; Fire loss, Steuben County $140,000; Car crash, Steuben County $250,000; Trip and fall, Steuben County $300,000; Car crash, Steuben County $200,000; Trucking accident, Steuben County $375,000; Car crash, Yates County $250,000; Car crash, Ontario County $215,000; Construction site accident, Schuyler County $245,000; Trucking accident, Steuben County $300,000; Fire loss, Steuben County $137,000; Car crash, Chemung County $175,000; Car Crash, Steuben County $305,000; Car crash, Steuben County, $500,000; Trip and fall, Steuben County, $327,000; Construction site accident, Steuben County, $350,000; Construction site accident, Steuben County; $750,000; Car crash, Ontario County, $400,000; School bullying, Schuyler County, $200,000; Trip and fall, Steuben County, $285,000; Car crash, Schuyler County $500,000. These cases represent a tiny sample of my work. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
I am admitted to practice in New York State where I have litigated injury and fire loss claims in New York State Supreme Court at both the Trial and Appellate level. I have also successfully litigated personal injury matters before the United States Federal District Court.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Welch, Donlon & Czarples PLLC
8 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY, 14830
Welch Donlon & Czarples
83 Main Street, Hornell, NY, 14830
Welch Donlon & Czarples
8 Denison Parkway, East, Sutie 203, Corning, NY, 14830
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Posted by Sienna | December 03, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dog Bite Injury Case
Michael is a hard-working conscientiuos lawyer that truly listens to his client and their needs/concerns and then delivers with excellent results. The incident that brought me into this office was tramatic in the few minutes that it occurred and also impacted ongoing aspects of my personal and profe...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 10 Nursing Home Negligence Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Best Law Firm, Southern Tier of New York, Gatehouse Media Readers Choice
2018
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Voted Best Law Firm in the Southern Tier, Corning Leader
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2008
Phi Beta Kappa, Binghamton University
2008
Phi Alpha Theta, Binghamton University
2008
Magna Cum Laude, Binghamton University
2007
Tau Sigma, SUNY Binghamton
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Trial Attorney, Welch Donlon & Czarples PLLC
2011 - 2015
Trial Attorney, Law Office Of Jacob P. Welch
2009 - 2011
Law Clerk, Feurestein & Smith LLP
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, City Of Buffalo, Ny
Associations
2016 - Present
Corning Children's CenterChairman, MSA Accreditation Steering Committee
2014 - Present
Corning Children's CenterBoard Member
2012 - Present
Steuben County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
SUNY Buffalo Law Alumni AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2012 - 2012
New York State Trial AcademyAlumni
2009 - 2011
Phi Alpha DeltaPast Treasurer
2009 - 2010
Environmental Law Journal SUNY Buffalo LawAssociate
2008 - 2011
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Car crash - Phenes v. Donnelly, 33 NY. J.V.R.A. 10:C6, 2016 WL 6839512 (Ontario County, NY 2016)
$1,250,000.00
NYS Labor Law 240(1) - Construction site accident (Steuben County, NY 2016)
$600,000.00
NYS Labor Law 240(1) - Construction site accident - King v. Malone Home Builders, Inc., 137 A.D.3d 1646 (4th Dept, 2016).
$1,000,000.00
Trip and fall - Maynard v. Confidential (Steuben County, NY 2016)
$125,000.00
NYS Labor Law 240(1) - King v. Malone Home Builders, Inc. (Steuben County)
Reversed decision of the Trial Court
Slip and fall - Strong v. [Confidential] (Steuben County)
$450,000.00
Serious injury in NYS - Cook v. Peterson et al.
Reversed Trial Court on all five points of law
Automobile accident - Washburn v. Erie Insurance Company (Schuyler County, NY 2016)
$179,000.00
MVA/Insurance Coverage (Steuben County)
$250,000.00
Auto accident resulting in gunshot wound - (Steuben County 2014)
Verdict $357,000.00
Ventimiglia v. Store Owners, Inc. (Cattaraugus County)
$225,000.00
Insurance Coverage
Confidential
Trip and fall (Steuben County, NY 2015)
$100,000.00
Confidential MVA (Steuben County)
$150,000.00
Pre suit resolution
$100,000.00
Automobile accident
$140,000.00
Pre-suit recovery
$100,000.00
Car Crash herniated disc
$112,500.00
Car crash (Schuyler County, NY 2017)
$100,000.00
Workers' Compensation Schedule Loss of Use
$114,000.00
Workers' Compensation Section 32
$135,000.00
Smith v. (Confidential) Federal Court, Western District New York
$375,000.00
O'Dell v. (Confidential) (Steuben County)
$300,000.00
Education
2011
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Binghamton University, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Languages
English
Spanish
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