Firm News
Agnieszka A. Wilewicz Selected to the American Bar Association’s General Committee Board Standing Committee
Agnieszka A. Wilewicz, Member at Hurwitz Fine P.C., was selected to the American Bar Association’s (ABA’s) General Committee Board Standing Committee by the Section Chair.
32 Hurwitz Fine Attorneys Named to the 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Thirty-two attorneys from Hurwitz Fine have been selected for inclusion on the 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. In addition, six of the Top 50 and two of the Top 10 Upstate New York Super Lawyers named are Hurwitz Fine attorneys.
28 Hurwitz Fine Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®
Hurwitz Fine is pleased to announce that 28 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among this list, five Hurwitz Fine attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® list.
Dan D. Kohane Receives the 2023 Richard T. Boyette Award for outstanding contribution to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Senior Member Dan D. Kohane is the recipient of the 2023 Richard T. Boyette Award for outstanding contribution to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence.
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi and Insurance Coverage Member Dan Kohane Featured in FDCC’s annual issue of Insights Magazine
Firm President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi authored two articles on law practice management and Insurance Coverage Member Dan Kohane co-authored an article on insurance coverage developments.
Jody Briandi Ranks #38 on Buffalo Business First’s 2023 Power 200 Women
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody Briandi was ranked #38 on Buffalo Business First’s 2023 Power 200 Women, a list of some of the most influential and talented women in Buffalo who have fueled economic, social, and cultural growth throughout Western New York.
Patrice C. S. Melville Joins Hurwitz Fine as a Litigation Attorney in Long Island
Patrice C. S. Melville has joined Hurwitz Fine's Long Island office as a litigation associate. She focuses her practice on the defense of businesses and individuals in a wide array of litigated matters.
Ashley M. Cuneo Joins Hurwitz Fine as a Litigation Attorney in Melville
Ashley M. Cuneo has joined Hurwitz Fine's Melville office as a litigation associate. Ashley focuses her practice on general liability defense, including medical malpractice and NYS Labor Law.
Hurwitz Fine Achieves Midsize Mansfield Certification “Plus” Status
Hurwitz Fine has achieved the highest national law firm diversity certification after a rigorous 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab to track, measure and achieve diversity in leadership.
Diane F. Bosse Receives the American Bar Association's 2023 Robert J. Kutak Award
Hurwitz Fine Attorney Diane F. Bosse is the American Bar Association's 2023 Robert J. Kutak Award Recipient. The Kutak Award is presented annually to honor an individual who has made significant contributions to the collaboration of the legal academy, the bench, and the bar.
Hurwitz Fine Partners With Habitat for Humanity To Give Back
On April 28th and May 19th, as part of Hurwitz Fine's ongoing community service initiative, employees attended two community service days, organized by our DEI and Safety & Wellness Committees, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.
Hurwitz Fine Announces Attorney Advancements
Hurwitz Fine attorneys Lee Siegel and Mike Williams have advanced at the firm, effective May 1.
Scott J. Whitbeck Joins Hurwitz Fine as a Litigation Attorney
Scott J. Whitbeck has joined Hurwitz P.C. as Special Counsel in the firm's Buffalo office, focusing his practice on the defense of product and premises liability claims.
Jody E. Briandi and Anastasia M. McCarthy Honored as 2023 ATHENA Award Finalists
Hurwitz Fine is proud to announce that it has two finalists for the 2023 ATHENA Awards®, President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi and Member Anastasia M. McCarthy.
Michael F. Perley Named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation
Hurwitz Fine Litigation Chair Michael F. Perley has been named a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation.
V. Christopher Potenza Elected to the Harmonie Group Board of Directors
Hurwitz Fine Member V. Christopher Potenza was elected to the Harmonie Group Board of Directors. The Harmonie Group is an an-invitation-only international network of law firms, vetted for their standards, ethics and values in handling complex litigation for corporations, third party administrators and insurance companies.
Brian D. Barnas Receives Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award
Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Member Brian D. Barnas received the New York State Bar Association's Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer award. Presented by the Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, this award recognizes an attorney's outstanding contributions to the practice of law in the field of insurance and will be presented at the association’s annual meeting in New York.
Jody E. Briandi Elected to the WNY Women’s Foundation Board of Directors
Hurwitz Fine President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi was elected to the WNY Women’s Foundation Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023, for a three-year term.
Hurwitz Fine Welcomes Two Associates in the Firm's Buffalo Office
Hurwitz Fine has welcomed two associates who were admitted to the bar on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and will be joining the firm’s Insurance Coverage team. Both individuals have spent the last several months at the firm as associates-pending-admission, and we are excited to officially welcome them as attorneys.