Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. attorneys are active members of both the professional and Western New
York communities, and are regularly asked to give speeches and presentations on their focused
areas of law.
Previous Events
May 2009
Obtaining a Good IME in Liability/No-Fault Claims
New York Insurance Association, Inc.
Bolton Landing, NY, May 28
Audrey A. Seeley
April 2009
Practicing Elder Law - Case Study
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, N.Y., April 24
Edward C. Robinson
Termination Issues: Counseling Employers
The Harmonie Group
New Orleans, La, April 3
Ann E. Evanko
Understanding How Insurance Companies Work
Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute
Chicago, Illinois, April 1
Audrey A. Seeley
February 2009
Winning Your First Civil Trial
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, February 26
Earl K. Cantwell
Bad Faith Claims In New York
National Business Institute
Syracuse, New York, February 25
Steven E. Peiper
December 2008
Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, December 5
Earl K. Cantwell
November 2008
No-Fault Law: Current Issues and Strategies
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, November 19
Audrey A. Seeley
October 2008
Probate and Administration of Estates
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, October 23
Edward C. Robinson
"Toxic Torts" and the Construction Industry
Harmonie Group Construction Seminar
Atlanta, GA, October 14
Earl K. Cantwell
September 2008
Law School for Claims Professionals
New York State Bar Association
Albany, NY, September 19
Shawn P. Martin
Succession Planning
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, September 16
Robert P. Fine
August 2008
July 2008
Mediation and Arbitration in the 21st Century
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Alberta, Canada, July 30
Dan D. Kohane
Medicaid: From Qualifying Clients to Applying
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, July 17
Edward C. Robinson
June 2008
Discovery Strategy: Finding the Smoking Gun
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, June 26
Earl K. Cantwell
Alternative Methods for Financing Long Term Care
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, June 6
Edward C. Robinson
May 2008
Mechanics Liens and Bond Claims
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, May 21
Earl K. Cantwell
Basic Tort & Insurance Law - Lawsuit Fundamentals
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 20
Shawn P. Martin
Basic Tort & Insurance Law - Insurance Coverage Fundamentals
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 20
Steven E. Peiper
Toxic Torts and the Construction Industry
The Harmonie Group Spring Conference 2008
Chicago, Illinois, May 8
Earl K. Cantwell
CGL - No Prejudice - No More?
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 1
Dan D. Kohane
Commonly Litigated Exclusions in CGL Policies
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 1
Audrey A. Seeley
April 2008
Complex Liability Insurance Issues
PLRB/LIRB 2008 Claims Conference
Boston, MA, April 13
Dan D. Kohane
Ethics Program
GOLD Group (Graduates Of the Last Decade)
Buffalo, NY, April 10
Roger L. Ross
March 2008
Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School, March 13
Roger L. Ross
Internet Use and School Liability
NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal Risk Mgmt Institute
Rochester, NY, March 12
Paul J. Suozzi
January 2008
Interpreting Coverage Under the Insurance Contract
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, January 18
Dan D. Kohane
Interpreting Coverage Under the Insurance Contract
National Business Institute
Syracuse, NY, January 17
Dan D. Kohane
December 2007
The Insured's Duty to Cooperate Under a Liability Policy
DRI: Insurance Coverage Practice Symposium
New York, December 13
Dan D. Kohane
Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, December 13
Earl K. Cantwell
November 2007
Issues Pertaining to Additional Insureds
CPCU Seminar
Westchester Community College, November 16
Audrey A. Seeley
Insurance Education and Westchester CPCU
Westchester Community College Center
Valhalla, NY, November 16
Audrey A. Seeley
Business/Tax Choices in a Partnership Agreement
54th Tax Institute Partnership Workshop
Buffalo, NY, November 1
Lawrence M. Ross
October 2007
Employment Practice Updates 2007
The Institute of Continuing Professional Education
Cheektowaga, NY, October 30
Ann E. Evanko
Developing a Successful Partnership Arrangement
The Institute of Continuing Professional Education
Cheektowaga, NY, October 30
Lawrence M. Ross
Strategies for Removal and Remand in Federal Court
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, October 24
Earl K. Cantwell
Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, October 16
Michael F. Perley
August 2007
Employment Agreements for Professionals
Tax Institute
Orchard Park, NY, August 21
Lawrence M. Ross
Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, August 15
Edward C. Robinson
June 2007
Coverage College
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, June 17
Dan D. Kohane
Medicaid Planning in NYS After the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Medical Educational Services, Inc.
Amherst, NY, June 15
Edward C. Robinson
Law School for Claims Professionals
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, June 1
Audrey A. Seeley
May 2007
Discovery of Electronic Data
Joint International Conference of Global Legal Trends
London, England, May 17
Dan D. Kohane
Powers of Guardians; Court Certified Article 81 Training
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, May 17
Edward C. Robinson
Mental Health and the Justice System
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, May 15
Roger L. Ross
April 2007
What You Need To Know About Public Records/Open Meetings
Lorman Education Services
Buffalo, NY, April 26
Michael F. Perley
Internet Ethics
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, April 16
Dan D. Kohane
March 2007
Litigation of High Risk/ High Exposure Claims
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section NYS Bar
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, March 30
Paul J. Suozzi
Legal Malpractice Litigation/Risk Management
New York State Bar Association
Syracuse, NY, March 23
Harry F. Mooney
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, March 20
Edward C. Robinson
Complex Liability Coverage Issues
PLRB/ILRB Claims Conference
Orlando, FL, March 19
Dan D. Kohane
Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, March 16
Roger L. Ross
February 2007
Managing Complex Litigation/Insurance Protection
4th National In-House Counsel Conference
New York City, February 6
Dan D. Kohane
January 2007
The Vanishing Jury Trial and the Lawyer's Role
New York State Bar Association
New York City, January 25
Dan D. Kohane
November 2006
Don't Make Malpractice Your Nightmare
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, November 14
Harry F. Mooney
October 2006
How to Get Evidence & Expert Testimony Admitted Into Court
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, October 26
Michael F. Perley
Medicaid and Elder Law Issues
Lorman Education Services
Buffalo, NY, October 6
Edward C. Robinson
September 2006
Protecting the Corporation in a Hostile Environment
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Chicago, Illinois, September 27
Dan D. Kohane
July 2006
Motion Law in New York
Lorman Education Services
Buffalo, NY, July 18
Michael F. Perley
Litigation Skills for Legal Staff in New York
Lorman Educational Services
Buffalo, NY, July 12
Shawn P. Martin
June 2006
Medicaid and Medicaid Planning in New York
Professional Development Network
Buffalo, NY, June 26
Edward C. Robinson
Litigation Management College
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, June 25
Dan D. Kohane
The New Regime in Medicaid Planning
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, June 8
Edward C. Robinson
May 2006
School Violence and Legal Liability
New York State Insurance Reciprocal
Erie County, May 31
Paul J. Suozzi
Elder Law Issues: Medicaid Transfers
Erie County Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 19
Edward C. Robinson
Surrogate's Court Proceedings
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, May 17
Edward C. Robinson
Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School, May 12
Roger L. Ross
Automobile Litigation: Update and Strategies
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 11
Michael F. Perley
Commerical Lines: Coverage for the Construction Defect Claim
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 5
Audrey A. Seeley
April 2006
Improving the Effectiveness of Claims Witnesses
General Star Insurance
Uncasville, Connecticut, April 5
Dan D. Kohane
Preparing to Testify - Witness for the Defense
General Star
Connecticut, April 4
Dan D. Kohane
Internet Ethics
Erie Institute of Law
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School, April 3
Dan D. Kohane
Pre-Trial Discovery: Emerging Issues in Litigation
Property Loss/Liability Insurance Research Bureaus
Nashville, TN, April 2
Andrea Schillaci
March 2006
Law School for Claims Professionals
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, March 31
Paul J. Suozzi
Utilizing the Internet in Claims Handling
Erie Insurance
Erie, Pennsylvania, March 22
Dan D. Kohane
February 2006
Counseling The Insurer
Canadian Defense Lawyers
Insurance Coverage Symposium, Toronto, February 23
Dan D. Kohane
December 2005
Estate, Financial, Health Care Planning for Elder Clients in NY
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, December 8
Edward C. Robinson
Effect of the Media on Jury Selection
WNY Paralegals Assoc.
Buffalo, NY, December 1
Michael F. Perley
November 2005
The Art of Contract Negotiation
University at Buffalo Medical School Graduate Education Series
Buffalo, NY, November 15
Lawrence M. Ross
October 2005
Client Relations
New York State Bar Association
Rochester, NY, October 21
Andrea Schillaci
Risk Management for Attorneys
New York State Bar Association
Rochester, NY, October 21
Harry F. Mooney
CARE (Credit Abuse Resistance Education)
Erie County Bar Association and US Bankruptcy Court
Buffalo, NY, October 20
Andrea Schillaci
Docket Control/Office Systems
New York State Bar Association
Rochester & Albany, NY, October 7
Harry F. Mooney
Risk Management for Attorneys
New York State Bar Association
Albany, NY, October 7
Harry F. Mooney
The Internet as a Tool for the Claims Representative
Nassau Suffolk Claims Managers' Council
Woodbury, NY, October 5
Dan D. Kohane
September 2005
Best Practices for Litigation Management - Building Diversity on your Team
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Chicago, Illinois, September 29
Dan D. Kohane
Legal Profession & Ethics
State University at Buffalo School of Law, September 16
Roger L. Ross
August 2005
June 2005
11th Annual Litigation Management College
The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Evanston, Illinois, June 28
Dan D. Kohane
Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in New York
Lorman Education Services, June 16
Edward C. Robinson
May 2005
Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law, May 20
Roger L. Ross
Zoning to Regulate Constitutionally Protected Activities
Erie County Village Mayors Association, May 19
Michael F. Perley
Insurance Coverage Update: Personal Lines, Bad Faith and Other Developing Topics
New York State Bar Association, May 6
Dan D. Kohane
April 2005
Sources of Information from Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
Mealey's Environmental Litigation Conference
Houston, TX, April 19
Andrea Schillaci
March 2005
Strategies for the Trial of Automobile Accident Cases Involving Neck and Back Injuries Presenting the Defendant's Case
Erie Institute of Law, March 19
Michael F. Perley
February 2005
Elder Care in New York: Legal and Financial Issues
National Business Institute, February 17
Edward C. Robinson
December 2004
Physician Recruitment
University at Buffalo Medical School, December 3
Lawrence M. Ross
November 2004
Keys to a Successful Grievance
Erie County Medical Center, November 30
Lawrence M. Ross
Resident Contracts
University at Buffalo Medical School Graduate Education Series, November 16
Lawrence M. Ross
Developing a Buy/Sell Agreement
Niagara University, November 10
Robert P. Fine
October 2004
Probate and the Administration of Estates
New York State Bar Association, October 27
Edward C. Robinson
September 2004
Planning for Convalescent Care in New York
National Business Institute, September 29
Edward C. Robinson
Critical Issues for Senior Insurance Executives and In-House Counsel
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Chicago, Illinois, September 27
Dan D. Kohane
August 2004
Practical Ethics In New York: Issues and Answers
National Business Institute, August 25
Harry F. Mooney, Alisa A. Lukasiewicz
June 2004
May 2004
Making Your Case
Graduate Program, Litigation Management Conference
Evanston, Illinois, May 24
Dan D. Kohane
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School: Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law, May 21
Roger L. Ross
Getting to Yes, Negotiating to Win
Buffalo Claims Association, May 12
Dan D. Kohane
April 2004
Regional Differences in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment Issues
Harmonie Group
Boston, Massachusetts, April 29
Ann E. Evanko
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School: Internet Ethics
Erie Institute of Law, April 23
Dan D. Kohane
March 2004
Employment Law Considerations in Operating a Small Business
County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency Microenterprise Assistance Program, March 23
Diane K. Church
February 2004
Mediation and the Role of the Mediator
Canadian Litigation Counsel
Toronto, Canada, February 19
Dan D. Kohane
Emerging Issues in U.S. Product Liability
Canadian Litigation Counsel
Toronto, Canada, February 18
Michael F. Perley
Jury of Our Peers
International Association of Defense Counsel
Orlando, Florida, February 11
Harry F. Mooney
January 2004
Law and Ethics
NYS Bar Association's Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Trial Lawyers Section
New York City, January 29
Paul J. Suozzi
Emerging Issues in U.S. Product Liability
Vince Tomenson Dickerson
Toronto, Canada, January 21
Michael F. Perley
December 2003
Legal Issues Involving New York Local Governments
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, December 11
Michael F. Perley
Elder Care in New York: Legal and Financial Issues
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, December 5
Edward C. Robinson
November 2003
Split Dollar Life Insurance
Buffalo Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, November 20
Lawrence C. Franco
Everything You Wanted to Know About Legal Malpractice
Erie Institute of Law, November 7
Harry F. Mooney
September 2003
Assessing Bodily Injury Damages in the U.S.
Ontario Bar Association
Toronto, Canada, September 16
Dan D. Kohane
June 2003
Using the Internet to Evaluate Damages/Appeal Considerations
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, 9th Annual Litigation Management Conference
Evanston, Illinois, June 27
Dan D. Kohane
May 2003
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School: Lawyers Helping Lawyers
Erie Institute of Law, May 9
Roger L. Ross
Legal Malpractice Roundtable
International Association of Defense Counsel
St. John's University, New York, May 8
Harry F. Mooney
April 2003
New York Probate: Beyond the Basics
National Business Institute, April 16
Edward C. Robinson
Survival Strategies for Life After Law School: Internet Ethics
Erie Institute of Law, April 4
Dan D. Kohane
Employment Law Considerations for Small Businesses
Orleans County Microenterprise Assistance Program, April 1
Diane K. Church
March 2003
Anatomy of a Legal Malpractice Suit
New York State Bar Association
Rochester, New York, April 7
Harry F. Mooney
Claims Denial
Property Loss Research Bureau
Orlando, Florida, March 30
Andrea Schillaci
January 2003
Conducting an Effective Cross-Examination in New York
Lorman Educational Services, January 8
Dan D. Kohane
November 2002
A Primer on Evidence in the Courtroom
New York Bar Association, November 15
Dan D. Kohane
Law Firm Management
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, November 7
Dan D. Kohane
October 2002
The Patient/Physician Relationship
Medical Society of the State of New York, October 1
Lawrence M. Ross
August 2002
State and Federal Personnel Laws in New York
Lorman Educational Services
Rochester, New York, August 22
Ann E. Evanko
June 2002
Using the Internet to Evaluate Damages
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Evanston, Illinois, June 28
Dan D. Kohane
May 2002
Product Liability Seminar
Canadian Litigation Counsel
Montreal, Canada, May 16
Harry F. Mooney
Ethical Issues Relating to Internet Use
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, New York, May 10
Dan D. Kohane
Stress Management/Substance Abuse Control
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Risk Analysis Symposium
Buffalo, New York, May 10
Roger L. Ross
Re-Examining Liability in the Face of Terrorism
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, Risk Analysis Symposium
Atlanta, Georgia, May 2
Dan D. Kohane
April 1997
An Approach to Simplifying the Complex
PLRB/LIRB 2008 Claims Conference
Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA, April 13
Dan D. Kohane
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