Lockport, NY

Gregory A. Pope

Mr. Pope began his law practice in 1979 after being awarded his law degree from the South Texas College of Law Houston. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from New York State University College at Buffalo. He founded Gregory A. Pope and Associates in 1988, which became Pope Law Firm, PLLC in 2003. With over 40 years of experience, he continues to serve as managing attorney, handling a wide range of legal areas including Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, Elder Law, Real Estate, Business, and Personal Injury. He is a member of several professional and bar associations, including the American Bar Association and New York Bar Association, and has served as an arbitrator and administrative hearing officer.

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.

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.

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.

Bradley Marble is a founding partner of Hardy Marble LLP, focusing his practice on serious, complex, and catastrophic injuries from automobile accidents, construction accidents, premises liability, and general negligence. He has successfully litigated cases in the United States District Court and New York State Supreme Courts in Western New York. With over a decade of experience, his practice also includes general litigation, corporations, workers’ compensation, civil litigation, criminal defense, DWI defense, real estate, estates, social security disability, matrimonial and family law, tax matters, trademarks, and immigration. He is a cum laude graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo and Albany Law School of Union University. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Erie County Bar Association, and Niagara County Bar Association. He was appointed Lockport Town Prosecutor in 2009 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County. He was recognized as one of Niagara’s 12 under 40 in 2016 and a Super Lawyers - Rising Star in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury in 2017.

Matthew T. Mosher

Matthew T. Mosher, a 2004 SUNY Buffalo Law graduate, joined Viola, Cummings & Lindsay LLP in 2007. He focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal law. Admitted to all New York State Courts, Federal Court, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, he is an active member and director of the Niagara County Bar Association and other legal associations.