Akron, NY

Michael Ranzenhofer

As a partner in the Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC law firm, Buffalo Attorney Michael Ranzenhofer takes his responsibilities to the citizens of the Buffalo and WNY area very seriously. He grew up in Long Island, NY and received a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in 1976 from S.U.N.Y. Albany and a Juris Doctor in 1979 from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo. Michael Ranzenhofer was admitted to all New York State Courts (1980), the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York (1980) and the U.S. Supreme Court (1985). He was a member of the New York Senate serving the 61st District for twelve years, and an Erie County Legislator for twenty years. He focuses on accidents and personal injury litigation.

Robert Friedman

Robert (“Bob”) Friedman loves sharing his knowledge of the law and 45 years experience as a New York attorney by writing books, blogs and newspaper columns; presenting seminars and webinars; serving on nonprofit boards; and mentoring law school students. He attributes his success to client education, community involvement, and a reputation for cost effective, practical solutions to legal problems. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC was founded in 1955 by Bob’s dad, Fred Friedman, a Holocaust survivor and U.S. Army veteran. Bob’s son, Justin Friedman (associate) joined the firm in 2018. Bob frequently lectures on how to avoid probate, asset preservation, and estate and nursing home planning. He is the author of numerous legal guides, including the Complete Guide to Medicaid in New York, NY Executor’s Legal Survival Guide, How to Survive Legally as a Landlord, The Upstart Small Business Legal Guide, and How to Form Your Own “S” Corporation and Avoid Double Taxation. He was real estate law columnist for both the Buffalo News and Courier Express. Bob was born in Queens, New York and has been a life- long Western New York resident. When not practicing law, Bob enjoys paddle boarding; and spending time with his family; German Shepherd Dog, Leo; and cat, Vinny. For 44 years, Robert (“Bob”) Friedman has assisted individuals, businesses and organizations to identify actual or potential problems and correct those problems before they become major crises. Bob has the unique experience of having successfully prosecuted over 33,000 dangerous and distracted drivers for 40 years as a Vehicle & Traffic Prosecutor. He was named 2003 WNY Prosecutor of the Year. He stopped a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the New York seatbelt law. As a prosecutor, Bob saw many personal injury car accident cases and distracted driver cases. Using his extensive knowledge of the NY Vehicle & Traffic Law and NY Transportation Law, Bob prosecuted dangerous truck drivers, dangerous bus drivers, dangerous motorcycle drivers and dangerous automobile drivers. These dangerous drivers endangered the lives of their passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers. As a prosecutor, Mr. Friedman learned how people are victimized by dangerous and distracted drivers. In learning how people were victimized, he learned how to best speak to people and the police. He learned that there’s a lot more to the story than what’s covered in the police report or in a traffic incident report. He learned to investigate and to look deeper.

Sam Alba

Samuel Alba is Of Counsel with Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. since March 2015. His practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, matrimonial and family law, class actions, municipal law, labor and employment, and estate litigation. He was reappointed as Depew Village Attorney and Deputy Prosecutor and is involved in several legal and community organizations.

Michael Ranzenhofer

As a partner in the Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC law firm, Rochester Attorney Michael Ranzenhofer takes his responsibilities to the citizens of the Rochester and WNY area very seriously. He grew up in Long Island, NY and received a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in 1976 from S.U.N.Y. Albany and a Juris Doctor in 1979 from S.U.N.Y. Rochester. He was a member of the New York Senate serving the 61st District for twelve years and an Erie County Legislator for twenty years.

Robert Friedman

Robert (“Bob”) Friedman loves sharing his knowledge of the law and 43 years experience as a New York attorney by writing books, blogs and newspaper columns; presenting seminars and webinars; serving on nonprofit boards; and mentoring law school students. He attributes his success to client education, community involvement, and a reputation for cost effective, practical solutions to legal problems. He successfully prosecuted over 33,000 dangerous and distracted drivers for 40 years as a Vehicle & Traffic Prosecutor and was named 2003 WNY Prosecutor of the Year.

Fred Friedman

Fred Friedman, born in 1926 in Salzburg, Austria, was a Holocaust survivor and U.S. Army veteran. He founded Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. in 1955 after earning his Law Degree from Brooklyn Law School. He served as Akron Village Attorney, Genesee County Family Court Hearing Officer, and Chairman of the Committee on Law & Public Safety of the Erie County Charter Review Commission, and was named 2006 Clarence Chamber Citizen of the Year.

Justin Friedman

Justin R. Friedman earned his J.D. from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law in 2017 with a concentration in Criminal Law. He previously received a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. Geneseo in 2001 and an M.F.A. from American University in 2009. He is committed to utilizing his skills to best serve his clients in New York.