Michele Aleong

Over the last 25 years, Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC has represented numerous former employees of Hooker Chemical located in Niagara Falls, New York, who developed and died of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.  We have represented carpenters, millwrights, pipefitters, repairmen, masons, maintenance men, laborers, operators, and riggers who worked throughout the Hooker Chemical Plant. […]

Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC, represents former and retired workers from Donner Hanna Coke Corporation once located at Mystic and Abby Streets in Buffalo, New York.  Donner Hanna Coke workers who handled asbestos materials, or were in the vicinity of others who did, have a high risk for developing mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related […]

Six Attorneys at Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC Recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters!

Xerox employees and independent contractors were exposed to asbestos dust fibers during construction and maintenance of their facilities.

Partner John Comerford joined Melanie Camp on AM Buffalo recently to discuss how Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford helps those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure. He also describes how more and more women are being diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of laundering their husbands’ and fathers’ work clothes. […]

When the average individual thinks of Kodak, cameras and photographic supplies come to mind. Many would be surprised to learn that asbestos was present throughout Kodak Park during the production phase of photographic materials and supplies. Kodak workers were exposed to asbestos dust from working with and around a wide variety of asbestos-containing products. Asbestos […]

Founding Partner Michael Ponterio recently had the pleasure of interviewing with Melanie Camp on AM Buffalo. Mr. Ponterio went into detail about the importance of jury trials, and how the Courts are preparing to move forward in the future. To watch the interview, click here or on the picture below:  

On March 3, 2021, Founding Partner John Lipsitz appeared on AM Buffalo with Melanie Camp. He discusses the addition of John Comerford as a named Partner, the promising future of Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, and how the firm has continued to grow and successfully litigate its claims despite the pandemic. Click here or on the […]

At Republic Steel, many workers, tradesmen, outside union contractors and their families were exposed to dangerous asbestos fibers.

The Firm Has Changed Its Name! Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has changed its name and will now be known as Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC. Our name change recognizes the important role played by John P. Comerford, Esq. Mathew J. Morton, Esq. has been named a Senior […]