Thomas P. Kawalec

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



Honors:

Robert J. Connelly Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, 1998

Published Works

Chapter 29 - "Fire Insurance and Property Insurance", in Insurance Law Practice, Second Edition, published by the New York State Bar Association, 2006

Classes/Seminars Taught

"New Developments in Personal Injury Litigation - Healthcare Insurers' Right of Subrogation and Medicare Repayment Issues" for the Erie Institute of Law (Erie County Bar Association) - May 26, 2010

Professional Associations and Memberships

Advocates Club

Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court - Barrister (Director)

Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce

Defense Trial Lawyers Association of Western New York (Treasurer)

Erie County Bar Association

Negligence Committee


Employment Law Committee

New York State Bar Association

Trial Lawyers Committee

Trial Evidence Committee.




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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Civil Defense Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Discrimination Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Defense
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., Political Science and International Studies, 1995
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, New York; 1998, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 2001, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2013, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Memberships:
Erie County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Charles S. Desmond Inn of Court
Claims and Litigation Management (CLM)
SUNY Buffalo Law Alumni Association
Languages:
Polish
ISLN:
913987733

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 01/06/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 01/06/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    Outstanding attorney and a man of impeccable integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 01/02/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 12/30/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/30/13 in Civil Litigation

    I worked with Mr. Kawalec on a catastrophic injury case for a year and a half, which resulted in a successful defense outcome for both of our clients. He was well prepared, knowledgeable, and articulate. His judgment was spot on throughout the many... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/30/13 in Navajo Tribal Law

    Great lawyer with compassion.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/29/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/27/13 in Defense Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/23/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/23/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Tom is an extremely well respected attorney in this community.

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Location

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

    716-486-1241 Phone
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716-486-1241  Phone

716-852-0038  Fax

www.cheluslaw.com/kawalec

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