Samuel J. Capizzi, Personal Injury Attorney in Buffalo, New York
Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC
Buffalo, NY
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Samuel J. Capizzi is an attorney based in Buffalo, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC.
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- Buffalo, NEW YORK
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- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Buffalo, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Samuel J. Capizzi: Samuel J. Capizzi is an attorney based in Buffalo, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC.
Areas of practice
Samuel's practice areas in Buffalo
Samuel concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Buffalo, New York
Samuel takes personal injury 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Samuel J. Capizzi, personal injury attorney serving Buffalo
Samuel J. Capizzi is an attorney based in Buffalo, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC. Samuel works from Buffalo, New York and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Samuel J. Capizzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Samuel J., who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Working with Samuel on a personal injury matter
Samuel J. Capizzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Samuel J., who practices law in Buffalo, New York, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Who Samuel represents
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Buffalo and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Samuel studied and practices
University of Buffalo Law School
J.D. · 1989
Samuel studied at J.D. in University of Buffalo Law School.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in University of Buffalo Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Samuel's legal honors and published work
Samuel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Samuel J. Capizzi's office in Buffalo
Samuel's primary office is at 267 North Street, Buffalo, New York, 14201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Collins & Collins Attorneys LLC
267 North Street
Buffalo, New York 14201
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How to hire Samuel J. Capizzi — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel'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; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Buffalo, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel J. Capizzi
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New York typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Buffalo?
Samuel 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 — Samuel 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 Samuel?
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. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Buffalo and Albany in New York
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