Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.

Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. attorneys are active members of their local and professional communities. They are regularly asked to give speeches and presentations on their focused areas of law.

Upcoming Events

June 2013

Find It Fast And Free On The Net
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, June 13
Daniel T. Hunter

Sandy Problems: Solutions and Strategies
Westchester-Fairfield CPCU Chapter
Stamford, CT, June 5
Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick

Previous Events

May 2013

Labor Law 240(1) Case Law & Coverage Update
New York State Insurance Fund
New York, NY, May 14
Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick

Advanced Insurance Practice 2013
New York State Bar Association
Long Island, Buffalo, Albany, May 10
Dan D. Kohane, Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Steven E. Peiper

April 2013

The Basic of Trial Practice - After the Verdict
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, April 26
Michael F. Perley

Insurance Law Update
Nassau Academy of Law
Long Island, NY, April 23
Steven E. Peiper

Coverage Forensics 101 - Ensuring Compliance
Nassau County Bar Association
Mineola, NY, April 23
Steven E. Peiper

Ethical Use of Social Media in Claim Investigations
DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute
Chicago, IL, April 10
Dan D. Kohane

March 2013

Catastrophe Cleanup: Regulatory and Legal Challenges After Hurricane Sandy
DRI
Webcast, March 26
Steven E. Peiper

Additional Insured & Contractual Indemnity Provisions
PLRB Claims Conference
Boston, MA, March 16
Dan D. Kohane

February 2013

New York State Labor Law Update
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.
Webinar, February 21
David R. Adams

Coverage Issues Affecring the American P&C Industry
Canadian Defence Lawyers Association
9th Annual Insurance Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, February 7
Dan D. Kohane

New York State Labor Law Update
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.
Webinar, February 6
David R. Adams

December 2012

Tax Planning for Trusts and Estates
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, December 13
Edward C. Robinson

November 2012

Municipal Dollars & Sense: SEQR and the Special Use and Variance Approval Process
TVGA
Buffalo, NY, November 2
Michael F. Perley

October 2012

We Didn't Start the Fire: But What About the Duty to Defend?
PLRB/LIRB Large Loss Conference 2012
Washington, D.C., October 30
Dan D. Kohane

Advanced Personal Injury: Mastering Your Practice
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, October 26
Michael F. Perley

Advice from the Experts: Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases in NY
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, October 26
Harry F. Mooney

Advice from the Experts: Successful Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases
Ere Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, October 26
Harry F. Mooney

Resident/Fellow Career Planning: Contract Negotiation
SUNY Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, October 20
Lawrence M. Ross

Employment Law in Upstate NY: Recent Developments in Employment Discrimination Law
Lorman Education Services
Amherst, NY, October 16
Ann E. Evanko

September 2012

Anatomy & Physiology 101 for Attorneys
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 28
Todd C. Bushway

Facing Trucking Accidents Head-On: Managing Catastrophic Risk
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. 24 Hour Emergency Response Team
The Saturn Club of Buffalo, September 27
Harry F. Mooney, Michael F. Perley, Jody E. Briandi, David R. Adams

Inside The Mediators Mind
CLM ADR/AFA Conference
Philadelphia, PA, September 21
Dan D. Kohane

Risk Management for Attorneys
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, September 21
Harry F. Mooney

August 2012

Continuing Care Costs & Preventing Abuse in Elder Care
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, August 22
Edward C. Robinson

No-Fault Claims & Litigation: Start to Finish
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, August 16
Margo M. Lagueras

Top 10 Insurance Hits: An Update on Insurance Law
New York State Bat Association
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 16
Dan D. Kohane

June 2012

Subrogation and Loss Recovery Claims Handling
Harmonie Group Construction Conference
Chicago , IL, June 28
Earl K. Cantwell

Successful Mediation of Trucking Cases
Harmonie Group Transportation Conference
Chicago, IL, June 28
Earl K. Cantwell

Insurance Law Update
Nassau County Bar Association
Long Island, NY, June 27
Dan D. Kohane, Audrey A. Seeley

Summation and Jury Instructions
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, June 21
Earl K. Cantwell

Basic Tort Practice
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, June 13
Dan D. Kohane, Audrey A. Seeley

Subrogation and Loss Recovery Claims Handling
Harmonie Group Transportation Conference
Arkansas, June 5
Earl K. Cantwell

May 2012

Everything About E-Discovery
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, May 24
Earl K. Cantwell

Advanced Coverage Issues
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 21
Steven E. Peiper

Commercial Liability Coverage Conundrums
CPCU Society
Stamford, CT, May 9
Dan D. Kohane

Litigating Insurance Coverage Claims
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, May 8
Katherine A. Fijal, Steven E. Peiper

Civil Court Judicial Forum: Advanced Discovery & Practice
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, May 4
Earl K. Cantwell

April 2012

Defending/Managing Construction Defect Claims in Fire & Casualty
American Conference Institute's Fire & Casualty Claims & Litigation Summit
New York, NY, April 26
Dan D. Kohane

Fire & Casualty Claims Litigation
American Conference Institute
New York, NY, April 26
Dan D. Kohane

March 2012

Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Atty Needs to Know
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, March 29
Earl K. Cantwell, Scott Michael Duquin

February 2012

Fundamentals of Insurance Law
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, February 25
Dan D. Kohane

Top 20 Construction Contract Clauses
The Construction Exchange
Buffalo, NY, February 15
Earl K. Cantwell

Risk Management Strategies for Harassment & Discrimination
Medical Society of the County of Erie
Buffalo, NY, February 15
Lawrence M. Ross

January 2012

Insurance Claims: Investigation and Adjuster Negotiations
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, January 19
Earl K. Cantwell, Audrey A. Seeley, Jennifer A. Ehman

December 2011

Building Your Civil Trial Skills
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, December 14
Michael F. Perley

November 2011

Attacks on Privileges in the United States
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
New York, NY, November 17
Dan D. Kohane

Evaluating Insurance Coverage for Additional Insureds, Contractual Indemnity Claims
Buffalo Claims Association Education Day
Buffalo, NY, November 17
Steven E. Peiper

Legal Structure and Concerns For Business Development
Society of Financial Service Professionals
Buffalo, NY, November 10
Lawrence C. Franco

October 2011

Commercial Liability Coverage Conundrums
CPCU Society Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, NV, October 24
Dan D. Kohane

Insurance Fraud Detection and Prevention
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Las Vegas, NV, October 15
Earl K. Cantwell

An Overview of the Coverage Analysis
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the NYS Bar Association
Long Island, NY, October 6
Dan D. Kohane

September 2011

An Overview of the Coverage Analysis
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the NYS Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, September 28
Dan D. Kohane

Anatomy & Physiology 101 for Attorneys
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 23
Todd C. Bushway

Update on Bad Faith in New York
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the NYS Bar Association
Syracuse, NY, September 23
Steven E. Peiper

Successfully Navigating the Appeals Process
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 16
Earl K. Cantwell

No-Fault Law: Current Issues & Strategies
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 14
Audrey A. Seeley

No-Fault Law: Current Issues & Strategies
National Business Institute
Syracuse, NY, September 13
Audrey A. Seeley, Cassandra A. Kazukenus

August 2011

LEED and Green Building Legal Issues
The Harmonie Group Construction Conference
New York City, August 24
Earl K. Cantwell

July 2011

Applied Science and the Law - Technology in the Courts
National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
Chicago, IL, July 15
Dan D. Kohane

Detecting and Reporting Insurance and Claims Fraud
The Harmonie Group
Atlanta, Georgia, July 13
Earl K. Cantwell

Building Codes: Dealing with Distressed Properties
Lorman Education Services
Rochester, NY, July 13
Michael F. Perley

Business Succession Planning & Dispute Resolution
The Law Line with Mike Desmond
WNED-AM 970, July 9
Lawrence M. Ross

June 2011

LEED and Green Building Legal Issues
The Harmonie Group
Chicago, Illinois, June 1
Earl K. Cantwell

May 2011

Powers of Guardians: Guardian for Personal Needs & Property
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, May 20
Edward C. Robinson

2011 Insurance Coverage Update
New York State Bar Association
Syracuse, NY, May 13
Steven E. Peiper

Detecting and Reporting Insurance and Claims Fraud
Harmonie Group Health Care Law Conference
Chicago, Illinois, May 12
Earl K. Cantwell

2011 Insurance Coverage Update
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 6
Dan D. Kohane

Basic Elder Law Practice
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, May 4
Edward C. Robinson

April 2011

Defending & Managing Construction Defect Claims
ACI Fire & Casualty Claims & Litigation
New York, NY, April 27
Dan D. Kohane

Complex Liability Coverage Resolution
Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau
Nashville, TN, April 3
Dan D. Kohane

March 2011

Ethical Considerations in Trial Practice
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, March 24
Earl K. Cantwell

Impact of Workers Compensation Fee Schedule on No-Fault
New York Insurance Association
Albany, NY, March 10
Margo M. Lagueras

Networking
National Association of Women Business Owners
Buffalo, NY, March 9
Ann E. Evanko

January 2011

Insurance Fundamentals for Personal Injury Practice
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, January 21
Steven E. Peiper

Municipal Tort Liability Issues
Bar Association of Erie County Negligence Committee
Buffalo, NY, January 6
Paul J. Suozzi

November 2010

Differing and Unanticipated Construction Site Conditions
The Harmonie Group
Phoenix, Arizona, November 30
Earl K. Cantwell

Animal Risk Management
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Canandaigua, NY, November 19
Michael F. Perley

Fundamentals of Estate Planning and Charitable Trusts
Heritage Centers
Buffalo, NY, November 17
Lawrence C. Franco

October 2010

Defending Claims Against School Districts
Defense Trial Lawyers Association of WNY
Buffalo, NY, October 29
David R. Adams

AICPA Ethics & Independence
Institute of Continuing Professional Education
Amherst, NY, October 21
Lawrence M. Ross, Andrea Schillaci

Introduction to Contract Negotiations
Pediatric Fellows Presentation
Buffalo, NY, October 6
Lawrence M. Ross

September 2010

Successfully Navigating the Appeal Process
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 30
Earl K. Cantwell

Bad Faith in New York
Law School for Claims Professionals, TICL Section
Syracuse, NY, September 28
Steven E. Peiper

Appellate Practice: Filing and Perfecting the Appeal
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, September 21
Earl K. Cantwell

August 2010

Introduction to Contract Negotiations
Pediatric Residency Retreat
Buffalo, NY, August 24
Lawrence M. Ross

Litigating the Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claim
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, August 13
Audrey A. Seeley, Steven E. Peiper

July 2010

Impact of Unanticipated Construction Site Conditions
The Harmonie Group
Construction Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, July 28
Earl K. Cantwell

June 2010

Effective Data Organization and Analysis
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, June 25
Earl K. Cantwell

Extracontractual Damages Under Bad Faith Theories
NYSBA 2010 Insurance Coverage Update
Amherst, NY, June 25
Katherine A. Fijal

Advanced Document Drafting for the Elder Law Practitioner
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, June 10
Edward C. Robinson

Impact of Unanticipated Construction Site Conditions
The Harmonie Group
Chicago Construction Seminar, June 9
Earl K. Cantwell

May 2010

A, B, C's of Elder Law in 2010
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, May 13
Edward C. Robinson

Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 6
Dan D. Kohane, Steven E. Peiper

April 2010

Understanding the Rules & Law of Examination Before Trial
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, April 30
Michael F. Perley

How to Establish a Business
Orleans County Microenterprise Assistance Program
BEST Center at Genesee Community College, April 26
Diane K. Church

Looking for Fraud (In All the Right Places)
Farm Family Insurance
Albany, NY, April 15
Michael F. Perley

March 2010

Effective Case Presentation at Trial
National Business Institute
Buffalo, New York, March 25
Earl K. Cantwell

Approaching Complex Liability Coverage Issues
PLRB/LIRB Claims Conference
San Antonio, TX, March 21
Dan D. Kohane

February 2010

Tiptoeing Through The Medicare Minefield
WNY Paralegal Association
Buffalo, NY, February 11
Michael F. Perley

The Art of Contract Negotiation
SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Buffalo, NY, February 8
Lawrence M. Ross

January 2010

Tactical Use of the Pattern Jury Instructions
New York State Bar Association
New York City, NY, January 28
Paul J. Suozzi

December 2009

Evidence And Expert Testimony Best Practices
National Business Institute
Rochester, NY, December 3
Earl K. Cantwell

Panel Discussion on Medicare Secondary Payer Issues
The Harmonie Group
Phoenix, AZ, December 2
Michael F. Perley

November 2009

Heath Care Fraud
Bar Association of Erie County
WNED-AM's Law Line - 970 AM at 10:00 a.m., November 21
Lawrence M. Ross

Be on the Leading Edge of LEED
The Harmonie Group Construction Committee Conference
Atlanta, GA, November 19
Earl K. Cantwell

Effective No-Fault Strategies
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, November 18
Audrey A. Seeley

Protecting Your Practice: Risk Management for Small Firms
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, November 18
Harry F. Mooney

Law School for Claims Professionals
New York State Bar Association
Syracuse, November 6
Steven E. Peiper

Masters In Trial
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, November 6
Michael F. Perley

Estate and Gift Tax
56th Tax Institute
Buffalo, NY, November 5
Edward C. Robinson

Defending Your Insured Against a Large Fire Loss
PLRB/LIRB 2009 Large Loss Conference
Tampa, FL, November 2
Michael F. Perley

October 2009

How to select a form of doing business
Orleans County Microenterprise Assistance Program
BEST Center at Genesee Community College, October 26
Diane K. Church

Violence in Schools
New York State Insurance Reciprocal
Buffalo, NY, October 21
Andrea Schillaci

Introduction to Estate Planning
New York State Bar Association
Amherst, NY, October 20
Edward C. Robinson

Business Ethics
Junior Achievement
Springville Griffith Institute, October 19
Audrey A. Seeley

Law School for Claims Professionals
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, October 16
Shawn P. Martin, Audrey A. Seeley

September 2009

Coverage - How To Get It, Keep It And Use It
Erie Institute of Law
Buffalo, NY, September 26
Dan D. Kohane

August 2009

A Primer on Lead Paint
Farm Family Annual Claims Conference
Mystic, CT, August 11
Michael F. Perley

Panel Discussion on Medicare Secondary Payer Issues
The Harmonie Group
Chicago, IL, August 3
Michael F. Perley

July 2009

Effective Negotiation - Counting Down to Success
The Harmonie Group
Chicago, IL, July 15
Michael F. Perley

June 2009

Advanced Expert Witness Deposition Tactics
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, June 18
Michael F. Perley

May 2009

Obtaining a Good IME in Liability/No-Fault Claims
New York Insurance Association, Inc.
Bolton Landing, NY, May 28
Audrey A. Seeley

Notice, Late Notice Issues
New York State Bar Association
Buffalo, NY, May 8
Dan D. Kohane, Katherine A. Fijal

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

March 2009

Significant Changes in the Rules on Policy Notice
UB Law GOLD Group
Buffalo, NY, March 26
Dan D. Kohane

Complex Liability Coverage Issues
PLRB/LIRB 2009 Claims Conference
Seattle, Washington, March 22
Dan D. Kohane

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
Buffalo, NY, September 19
Dan D. Kohane, Steven E. Peiper

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

Personal Injury Trials: Getting the Most Out of Your Evidence
National Business Institute
Buffalo, NY, August 20
Michael F. Perley, Earl K. Cantwell

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

How to Conduct a Public Hearing
Southtowns Planning & Zoning Boards of Appeal
Springville, NY, November 8
Michael F. Perley, 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

Buffalo Business Symposium
The Institute of Continuing Professional Education
Amherst, NY, October 19
Ann E. Evanko, Lawrence M. Ross

The New Medicaid Law
New York State Bar Assn
Buffalo, NY, October 17
Edward C. Robinson

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

Trusts, What Fits Where
Estate Analysts of WNY
Buffalo, NY, February 6
Edward C. Robinson

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

Jury Selection in New York
Lorman Education Services, August 31
Michael F. Perley

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

Elder Law Seminar
New York State Bar Association, June 7
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

Internet Ethics
Erie Institute of Law, April 29
Dan D. Kohane

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

Medicaid Liens and Estate Recovery
Erie Institute of Law, June 4
Edward C. Robinson

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

Automobile Liability
New York State Bar Association, September 26
Michael F. Perley

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

January 1997

Defending & Managing Construction Defect Claims
Fire & Casualty Claims & Litigation, American Conference Institute
New York, NY, January 1
Dan D. Kohane

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