Robert L. Boreanaz, ADR Attorney in Buffalo, New York
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Civil Rights, and Discrimination · 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Senior Partner
Buffalo, NY
Practicing adr in Buffalo since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 4.5 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Robert L. Boreanaz is a senior partner based in Buffalo, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Civil Rights, and Discrimination. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Buffalo, NY
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- ADR · Civil Rights · Discrimination
- Handles ADR, Civil Rights, and Discrimination matters from Buffalo, NY.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Robert L. Boreanaz: Robert L. Boreanaz is a senior partner based in Buffalo, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Civil Rights, and Discrimination. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on adr, civil rights, discrimination, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Civil Rights
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Discrimination
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Employment
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General
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Wage & Hour
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Wrongful Termination
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ADR cases in Buffalo, New York
Robert takes adr matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Buffalo, New York
Robert takes civil rights matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Discrimination cases in Buffalo, New York
Robert takes discrimination matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Buffalo, New York
Robert takes employment matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
General cases in Buffalo, New York
Robert takes general matters in Buffalo, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert L. Boreanaz — adr lawyer in Buffalo
Robert L. Boreanaz is a senior partner based in Buffalo, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Civil Rights, and Discrimination. Robert has over 36 years of legal experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Robert L. Boreanaz focuses his practice in the areas of union-side labor law and plaintiff-side employment law. He has litigated cases throughout New York State as well as in Delaware, Texas, and Illinois. Mr. Boreanaz has extensive trial experience, arguing before state, appellate, and federal courts. As an example of Mr. Boreanaz’s work, he recently reached a settlement of $1.8 million in an employment matter on behalf of a corrections officer working at the New York State Department of Correctional Service.
Mr. Boreanaz is a senior partner with the law firm Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, a mid-size, full-service firm based in Buffalo, New York, with offices throughout Western New York and in California. He is the chairperson of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Area.
Mr. Boreanaz is consistently named to leading peer recognition publications, including Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers. Lipsitz Green was the only firm recently given a first-tier ranking in the Buffalo metropolitan area for Employment Law-Individuals’ in U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.”
Mr. Boreanaz is active in the bar and legal community. He has been a member of the New York State Bar Association and its executive board for over twenty years. Mr. Boreanaz is a frequent lecturer, having made several presentations for the New York State Bar Association as well as appearing on radio and television and in print as a commentator on legal affairs. He is a former president of the University at Buffalo Law School’s Alumni Association.
Speaking Engagements
•Frequent lecturer on recent trends and cutting-edge labor and employment law topics for the New York State Bar Association, including fall and annual meetings in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2006, 2010 and 2011
•Featured speaker at the Bar Association of Erie County’s Labor and Employment Law Symposium in 2000
•Panelist for the New York State Bar Association Seminar on Benefits, Health Care, and the Workplace
Awards and Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America
Named to Best Lawyers in America from 2007 to 2024 recognized for Labor Law-Union, Employment Law-Individuals, and Litigation-Labor & Employment
Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” 2021
Named Buffalo Labor Law-Union “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021 by Best Lawyers in America
Rated “Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell
An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Super Lawyers
Named to Upstate New York Super Lawyers for Employment & Labor from 2007 to 2021; no more than 5 percent of attorneys in any state are named to this publication. Among the Top 50 attorneys named to Upstate New York Super Lawyers in 2009 and 2010 and from 2013 to 2023.
Legal Elite of Western New York
Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal ‘s Legal Elite of Western New York 2019
In the News
Mr. Boreanaz handles many high-profile cases that draw media attention. He is also frequently called upon to offer comment as an expert in labor and employment law matters. Click on any of the descriptions below to view articles that feature comments from or about Mr. Boreanaz.
•Texas news outlet the Amarillo Globe-News got legal commentary from Mr. Boreanaz on the legal issues surrounding nepotism in the workplace.
•Mr. Boreanaz wrote a guest column for the Buffalo Law Journal on a recent Supreme Court decision that benefits unions.
•The Buffalo News reports on the agreement reached by the United States of America on behalf of one of Mr. Boreanaz’s clients.
•Robert Boreanaz provides comments for Buffalo Law Journal on pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
•CBS affiliate WIVB-TV and Buffalo News report on Mr. Boreanaz’s successful representation of a corrections officer whose job was reinstated after being wrongly terminated in the wake of the Ralph “Bucky” Phillips escape.
•Buffalo Law Journal reports on Mr. Boreanaz’s successful representation of a worker who was the victim of workplace discrimination, resulting in a $1.79 million settlement for Mr. Boreanaz’s client.
•The Buffalo News reports on former Niagara Fall’s Mayor Vince Anello’s union corruption case, including comments from Mr. Boreanaz regarding the negative impact Mr. Anello’s actions had on young union members.
•Mr. Boreanaz’s comments are featured by Buffalo Law Journal in an article on the semantics of job losses.
•Mr. Boreanaz provides legal insight for a Buffalo Law Journal article on the rise of pregnancy discrimination .
•The Buffalo News interviews Mr. Boreanaz regarding his representation of a union official charged with unlawful receipt of payment.
•Mr. Boreanaz provides comments to The Buffalo News on the defense of his client, a high school principal accused of workplace discrimination.
•Buffalo Law Journal reports on the Americans With Disabilities Act, including comments from Mr. Boreanaz .
How Robert handles adr matters
Robert L. Boreanaz focuses his practice in the areas of union-side labor law and plaintiff-side employment law. He has litigated cases throughout New York State as well as in Delaware, Texas, and Illinois. Mr. Boreanaz has extensive trial experience, arguing before state, appellate, and federal courts. As an example of Mr. Boreanaz’s work, he recently reached a settlement of $1.8 million in an…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, civil rights, and discrimination matters in Buffalo and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
State University of New York at Buffalo
J.D. · 1989
Canisius College
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
United States Bankru
1996 · ACTIVE
United States Tax Co
1993 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
1991 · ACTIVE
United States Court
1991 · ACTIVE
New York
1990 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in State University of New York at Buffalo and B.A. in Canisius College.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in State University of New York at Buffalo and B.A. in Canisius College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Robert L. Boreanaz's office in Buffalo
Robert's primary office is at 42 Delaware Avenue, Suite 120, Buffalo, NY, 14202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Robert L. Boreanaz — 4.5/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Robert. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Buffalo.
4.5
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How to hire Robert L. Boreanaz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Buffalo, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Boreanaz
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Buffalo?
Robert is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new adr clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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