The Buffalo News recently published a report on a $2.1 million settlement that attorney Melissa Wischerath obtained on behalf of her client, who was the victim of a car crash.
A car driven by the victim in this matter was struck by a pickup truck, which had been stolen by a group of teenagers. The teenagers were attempting to flee from an Amherst Police Officer, who was pursuing the stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed.
As reported by The Buffalo News, a lawsuit was filed against the Town of Amherst and asserted that the officer’s high-speed chase was reckless and in violation of the town’s police pursuit policy. The article notes that the Amherst Police Department’s policy states “that duty to avoid damage or injury to innocent third parties is superior to that of pursuit or emergency response.”
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Justin Ginter Presented 2025 Criminal Justice Act Award
Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria is proud to announce that Justin D. Ginter was recently named a recipient of the 2025 Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Award.
The CJA Award is presented by the U.S. District Court, Western District of New York. The award recognizes lawyers for distinguished criminal defense work on behalf of indigent defendants facing charges in federal court.
The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) is vital in helping to ensure that the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of the right to counsel is upheld for every person accused of a crime in federal court, regardless of their financial means. Attorneys who provide representation under the CJA play a crucial role in safeguarding individual rights and maintaining public confidence in federal courts’ commitment to equal justice under the law for all.
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Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria Named to 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® for Twenty-Six Areas of Practice
The law firm of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® for twenty-six different areas of practice.
Best Lawyers® has released the 16th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings. The publishers state that “Best Law Firms® spotlights the very best in the most competitive legal market in the world, highlighting only the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide.”
Best Law Firms’ rankings are built on months of rigorous research, analysis, and collaboration with the nation’s leading legal professionals. The rankings capture a dynamic picture of achievement across the profession. Best Law Firm’s publishers state “these rankings honor practices distinguished by exceptional skill, unwavering integrity and outstanding client service.”
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