Michael F. Chelus

Michael F. Chelus: Attorney with Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Author: "Exceeding the No-Fault Threshold: Serious Injury" in Insurance Law Practice, Chapter 26, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006; "Fire Insurance and Property Insurance", in Insurance Law Practice, Chapter 29, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006; "Disaster Awaits: Workers' Compensation Liens v. No-Fault First Party Benefits," New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 62. December, 1990; "Liquor Liability of Fire Companies and Municipalities," Fire District Affairs Bulletin, Vol. 20, No. 19, March 1993. Counsel, Orchard Park Fire District, 1971—. Member, Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association.

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Litigation
  • Business and Corporate Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Business, B.S., Administration and Organization, 1965
Law School Attended:
University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., 1968
Year of First Admission:
1968
Admission:
1968, New York; 1970, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; 1975, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York; 1982, U.S. Supreme Court; 1991, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Memberships:
Erie County (Chairman, Negligence Committee, 1984-1987; Member, Special Committees on: Code of Evidence, 1985—; Legal Specialization, 1986—; Member, Bench-Bar Committee, 8th Judicial District), New York State (Member, Sections on: Estates and Trust; Torts; Insurance; Compensation Law) and American (Member, Sections on: Business Law; Law Practice Management and Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations; Western New York Trial Lawyers Association; American Board of Trial Advocates (Charter Member, Western New York Chapter); Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York; Defense Research Institute; Council on Litigation Management.
Military:
First Lieut., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Trial and Defense Counsel, 1968-1971
ISLN:
908422997

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Location

  • Buffalo, NY
    Main Court Building at Lafayette Square , 438 Main Street, Tenth Floor
    Buffalo, NY 14202

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