Michael M. Chelus

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

Published Works

Chapter 26 - "Exceeding the No-Fault Threshold: Serious Injury" in Insurance Law
Practice, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006

Classes/Seminars TaughtAdjunct Professor at Bryant & Stratton College (2008 - present)

Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association

Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York

Erie County Bar Association

Negligence Committee

Federal Practice Committee

Federation of Italian American Societies of Western New York (2005-2007)

New York State Bar Association

Torts Section

Insurance and Compensation Law Section

Intellectual Property Law Section

Orchard Park High School Academy of Finance

Advisory Board Member (2006-)

Penn State Alumni Association

Alumni Recruitment Volunteer

St. Thomas More Guild

University at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Association

Western New York Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, Secretary (2009 - Present)

Western New York Trial Lawyers Association (2004-present)

Board of Directors (2008-2010).
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Automobile Liability
  • Business Collections
  • Business Formation, Sale, Merger & Acquisition
  • Business Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Collections
  • Corporation Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate
  • Trademark Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Management, 2000
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, New York; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2011, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 2004, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
Languages:
Italian
ISLN:
917651074

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/29/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/03/13 in Personal Injury

    Michael M. Chelus Esq. practices law with passion and integrity. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Michael is considered and capable lawyer. He is cordial and accomodating to all counsel and has a sharp legal mind. He always practicies in an approachable way and is a general credit to the profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Defense Litigation

    Michael is not only a great lawyer but he is also a gentleman.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Litigation

    He is not only a great lawyer Michael is a gentleman.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/02/13 in Litigation

    Excellent litigator

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 05/02/13 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/13 in Defense Litigation

    Extremely competent litigator. Excellent attorney, diligent and ethical standards are the highest. Mike was recognized by his colleagues by his election to the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association as a member of its board of directors. This... Read more

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Location

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

    716-218-3772 Phone
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