Corning, NY

Anna Czarples

Anna Czarples is a trial lawyer who stands up for everyday people who’ve been seriously hurt through no fault of their own. Whether it’s a negligent doctor, a reckless driver, or an unsafe property, she holds wrongdoers accountable-and helps clients get the justice and compensation they deserve. Attorney Czarples has a strong track record of success in the courtroom, including multiple high-dollar verdicts right here in our local communities. She understands and respects the values of our region-and knows how to present a case in a way that earns the trust of local jurors. That experience gives her clients a powerful advantage. Licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania, Attorney Czarples focuses exclusively on personal injury cases, with particular experience in medical malpractice, car accidents, and fall injuries. She is proud to open the courthouse doors for people who’ve been ignored, dismissed, or taken advantage of-and to fight for them with everything she’s got.

Mark T. Perry

Mark Perry has over thirty years experience specializing in complex litigation, including healthcare, commercial, products liability, and class action cases. He has tried more than 100 cases in Pennsylvania and New York in both state and federal courts, in virtually every specialty of medicine, including birth trauma cases. Mr. Perry is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell, elected a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, and honored as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania. He was recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction in 2021 and one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in New York in 2021. He has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" for 17 consecutive years (2005-2021) and received the 2010 Exemplary Service Award from The Lackawanna County Bar Association. He is also Board Certified in Civil Pre Trial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Michael Donlon

Attorney Donlon has focused his entire law practice on consumer advocacy and plaintiff’s personal injury and insurance coverage litigation. Michael prides himself on undertaking cases that change lives or effect a positive change on the law. He is most comfortable in Court where his best work is achieved. Michael is always available to clients, past and present, to address their questions and concerns. Mr. Donlon’s practice is focused on severe injuries or death occurring as a result of construction site accidents, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect, toxic exposure, dangerous products, prescription drug litigation, asbestos litigation, gas line explosions, hunting accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, and slip and fall accidents. Mr. Donlon also has experience litigating a wide variety of insurance coverage issues arising with collapsed structures, livestock losses, fire loss, bad faith insurance carrier conduct, and spilled/leaked petroleum. Michael has successfully litigated matters before the Supreme Court of the State of New York at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Before becoming a trial attorney, Mr. Donlon worked as a Journeyman Electrician with the IBEW local union 139 in Elmira, New York. Michael’s prior experience working in the construction industry is a substantial advantage to his clients who have been injured on construction sites. Attorney Donlon has obtained many large recoveries for his clients in this unique area of New York State Labor Law Section 240(1) litigation. Attorney Donlon has obtained some of the largest personal injury recoveries in the region and is a certified lifetime member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. A prolific trial lawyer, Michael’s work is featured in the 2019 edition of “What’s it Worth” - a national guide for determining the value of personal injury cases.

Robert Viola

Robert Viola, a 1975 Creighton University School of Law graduate, was admitted to practice in New York State in 1976 and in Federal Court. With over 35 years of experience in personal injury and criminal law, he has achieved multi-million dollar settlements and numerous acquittals. He is a member of several bar associations and has been recognized by Super Lawyers.

Megan Collins

Megan Collins is a dedicated personal injury attorney with over ten years of litigation experience, representing clients in both state and federal courts across New York and Connecticut. She concentrates her practice on helping people who have been seriously injured due to medical malpractice, car accidents, falls, and other acts of negligence. Megan brings a strong litigation background to her work advocating for injury victims. Before focusing exclusively on personal injury, she handled complex legal matters in land use, education, and real estate litigation. She has represented clients in municipal hearings, zoning and SEQRA challenges, and foreclosure actions-experience that sharpened her courtroom skills and attention to legal detail. Today, Megan uses those skills to fight for individuals and families harmed by medical errors, unsafe property conditions, and preventable accidents. She is known for her clear communication, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ recovery. Licensed in New York, Connecticut, and various federal courts, Megan is proud to bring city-trained litigation experience to her personal injury practice-where people, not corporations, come first.

Michael J. Skoney

Michael J. Skoney, a 1984 SUNY Buffalo School of Law graduate, was admitted to practice in New York State and Federal Court in 1985. A Partner at the firm, he has extensive litigation experience in personal injury, securing multi-million dollar settlements. He is a member of several legal associations and has been recognized by Super Lawyers.

Jacob Welch

Attorney Jacob P. Welch, now “of counsel” (retired), is the founder of Welch, Donlon & Czarples, PLLC. He was born in 1953, was raised in Corning, New York, surrounded by a family of lawyers. His father, Vincent J. Welch, and his namesake uncle, Jacob G. Welch, began a law practice in Corning shortly following World War II. The Welch attorneys have enjoyed a reputation of providing trusted legal services to the local community for over a half century. Since starting in practice in 1980, Mr. Welch has focused his entire legal career in trial work. He has exhibited consistent and excellent legal skills. He has been rated “high to very high” by his counterparts in Martindale-Hubble, the most widely known book published about lawyers and their ratings. In Mr. Welch’s thirty plus years as a personal injury attorney he has also developed the respect of many insurance adjusters, as well as defense attorneys. This is oftentimes critical in maximizing settlement of your case. Settlement is often preferred as opposed to taking your case fully through the risk of trial. If trial is required, however, you will find Mr. Welch to be a well prepared and experienced advocate, willing to stand up for your rights. After decades of unbroken service to his clients, Mr. Welch maintains a role with the firm in an “of counsel” capacity.