Ryan P. Crawford

Practice Area

Mr. Crawford’s practice includes the defense of medical malpractice claims, automobile accidents, product liability claims, general negligence matters and claims against long-term care facilities.

 Additionally, Mr. Crawford regularly counsels and represents healthcare clients on matters involving professional discipline and licensing matters.

Education/Experience

Mr. Crawford is a graduate of Ithaca College, where he graduated magna cum laude.  He received his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, where he graduated cum laude, and served as the Student Bar Association President.  

Mr. Crawford is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Court, Western District of New York.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County

Mr. Crawford is recognized as an Upstate New York Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. He was also presented with the  “40 Under 40” award by Buffalo Business First in 2020. Mr. Crawford was recognized in 2018 for his pro bono service through the Bar Association of Erie County Volunteers Lawyer Project with the Immigration Award.  

Martindale-Hubbell Rating

Mr. Crawford is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Community Involvement

Mr. Crawford is active in a number of charitable and civic associations. He is a volunteer mentor with the Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court and a former volunteer firefighter in the Town of Orchard Park. Additionally, Mr. Crawford serves on the Public Safety Committee and served previously as the Chairman of the Ethics Board for the Town of Orchard Park. He previously served as a volunteer tutor with Lawyers for Learning and served on its Board of Directors. He is also a former Officer with the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School GOLD Group Board of Directors, and was recently elected to the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School Alumni Board.