Special Counsel

Robert D. Barone

Biography

Mr. Barone’s practice is focused on the defense of physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other medical professional in malpractice litigation and various licensing and disciplinary proceedings.  Mr. Barone also has extensive experience representing individuals, corporations and other business and municipal entities in automobile, construction/labor law, premises liability, and other general liability matters. He has practiced law in Western New York and across New York State, handling hundreds of high exposure lawsuits and dozens of trials.

Mr. Barone is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County. 

Mr. Barone has served as a Board Member of the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association from 2019 and continues to serve in this role. He is also active in youth sports including coaching ski club and formerly youth soccer.

Admissions

  • State of New York
  • United States District Court for the Western District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Ratings & Awards

  • “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters: 2012-2023

Education

  • University of Toledo, College of Law
  • Wittenberg University