Firm News
Hurwitz & Fine's 2021 Adopt a Family
Every year around the holidays, Hurwitz & Fine’s Safety and Wellness Committee partners with a local organization to conduct our Adopt-a-Family drive. This year, we partnered with Child and Family Services of Western New York to bring some holiday cheer to a local, in-need family.
Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi featured in 2022 publication of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
Hurwitz and Fine Managing Partner, Jody E. Briandi was recently featured in the 2022 publication of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for her article, "Navigating the New Normal," in which she discusses how the pandemic has affected law firm culture and work environment
Michael J. Williams Joins Hurwitz & Fine as Special Counsel in the Firm’s General Liability Defense Department
Michael J. Williams has joined Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. as special counsel in the firm’s general liability defense department. Mike will be focusing his practice on product liability, medical device litigation, defense of institutions involved in claims brought under New York’s Child Victims Act and municipal law with a focus on firefighters.
Hurwitz & Fine’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee Sponsors Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees Charity Drive
Since the beginning of October, Hurwitz & Fine’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee has been collecting personal hygiene and household items across the firm’s multiple offices to benefit the Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees organization.
Ryan Maxwell Quoted in P&C Article
For a recent Inside P&C article, Hurwitz & Fine Attorney Ryan Maxwell provided insight into the current appellate landscape confronted by insurance carriers and policyholders alike in ongoing COVID-19 business interruption litigation.
Joseph Brown Featured in Buffalo Business First Article on Mental Health in the Workplace
Labor and Employment Member Joseph S. Brown, Esq. was featured in an interview with Buffalo Business First for his input on various labor employment law scenarios related to mental health in the workplace.
Jody E. Briandi Featured as a Woman of Influence by Business First
Hurwitz & Fine President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi was honored as a 2021 Woman of Influence by Buffalo Business First in the Corporate Executive category.
Hurwitz & Fine Corporate Paralegal Appointed to the Daemen College Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Hurwitz & Fine Corporate Paralegal Janet Beamer has been appointed to the Daemen College Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee.
Hurwitz & Fine Recognized as a Buffalo Business First Healthiest Employers Finalist
Hurwitz & Fine has been honored as a finalist in the small company category (10 - 100 employees) for Buffalo Business First's 2021 Healthiest Employers.
Edward C. Robinson Featured in The Daily Record's Power 20 Trusts & Estates List
Hurwitz & Fine Attorney Edward C. Robinson was recognized by The Daily Record as a "Power 20" Trusts & Estates Attorney.
Ann E. Evanko Named Best Lawyers® 2022 Mediation “Lawyer of the Year” in Buffalo
28 Attorneys Named to 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List
28 attorneys from Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. have been selected to the 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
21 Hurwitz & Fine Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Dan Kohane Featured Speaker at 2021 ADTA Annual Meeting
Insurance Coverage attorney Dan D. Kohane was featured as a speaker while attending the 80th Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) annual meeting in Ashville, North Carolina on August 12, 2021. He spoke on his experiences as a first-generation American and how the rule of law affected his family and continues to affect millions every day.
Jody E. Briandi Included in Buffalo Business First’s 2021 Power 200 Women
Firm President and Managing Member Jody E. Briandi was recently chosen for the #71 spot in Buffalo Business First’s 2021 Power 200 Women.
Jody E. Briandi Featured in Business First Diversity & Inclusion Panel Recap
Firm President and Managing Partner, Jody E. Briandi was recently featured in a Buffalo Business First Diversity & Inclusion event as an expert panelist.
Buffalo Business First’s Panel of Experts: Diversity & Inclusion
Hurwitz & Fine's President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi joined a panel of local figures in the greater Buffalo community to speak on the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
Michael F. Perley Sworn in as President of the Erie County Bar Foundation Board
Hurwitz & Fine Litigation Chair Michael F. Perley was recently sworn in as 2021 – 2022 President of the Erie County Bar Foundation.
Jody E. Briandi Named to NY Daily Record's Power 50 List
Hurwitz & Fine President/Managing Partner Jody E. Briandi was among those honored in the inaugural New York Daily Record’s 2021 Power 50 list.