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Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford is holding a free seminar for former employees of Durez Plastics, as well as for neighborhood residents.

Senior Partner Mathew Morton recently appeared on AM Buffalo, and discussed how family members can be exposed to asbestos from secondhand exposure. Workers would come home with asbestos dust on their work clothes, and spouses and children would do laundry, shaking the dust from the clothing, sitting in the same chairs and even hugging their […]

Watch senior partner John Comerford on AM Buffalo as he explains how our law firm can help with your asbestos exposure claim Being diagnosed with mesothelioma takes an emotional toll on you and your family. Watch Senior Partner John Comerford’s interview with AM Buffalo as he explains how Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford can help. We […]

Asbestos exposure is a serious issue that can have devastating health consequences, particularly for those who work in industries where asbestos is present. One of the most serious illnesses caused by asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other internal organs. The dangers […]

We are pleased to announce that Senior Partner, John P. Comerford, has been selected as a Top 100 Attorney in the State of New York by the National Trial Lawyers.  This honor is given to only the top 100 attorneys in each state or region for their superior skills, qualifications, and results as criminal defense […]

Founding Partner Michael A. Ponterio had the pleasure of being interviewed by Mercedes Wilson of AM Buffalo recently.  Mr. Ponterio describes the lengthy history Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford have in representing thousands of individuals exposed to asbestos.  If you want to know more about asbestos disease, radiation-induced cancers, coke oven emissions, lung cancer, and general […]

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

Asbestos-containing materials covered a vast majority of the pipe lines and associated equipment throughout Allied Chemical’s plants and production facilities. Allied Chemical facilities, a/k/a AlliedSignal, now Honeywell International Inc., regularly utilized asbestos at their many sites. Allied Chemical maintained three production facilities in Western New York: Semet-Solvay (Tonawanda Coke), Buffalo Color and Solvay Process Company.  […]

The Environmental Protection Agency partially banned asbestos in 1989. Some products that contained asbestos were partially banned, and actions were made to prevent new uses of asbestos products in August of 1989. However, asbestos is still a concern today. We meet with clients frequently who have been harmed by asbestos poisoning. Please keep reading to […]

If you have an asbestos-related illness and you believe it was from workplace exposure to asbestos, we would be glad to help you get the justice you are entitled to. Our Buffalo asbestosis lawyers would be honored to represent you. Please don’t hesitate to call our office today to schedule a free consultation with us. […]

Talc products have been around for decades and seem harmless, but many people have growing concerns about using talcum powders due to the risk of asbestos exposure. Please keep reading to learn more about whether you should avoid using these products. At Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, we represent clients who have been harmed by asbestos […]

If you are filing a claim for personal injury or asbestos exposure, it is essential that you understand what negligence means. You are going to hear that term a lot when you file a claim against a defendant. You may be wondering, “What is negligence?” Please keep reading to find out what it means in […]

You may have used talc powder products all your life without thinking about the potential dangers that they pose, and you may not have even known that the products were harmful. However, talc exposure has been linked to mesothelioma and lung cancer diagnoses due to asbestos contamination during the mining process. Asbestos is a known […]

Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma is a hard pill to swallow. There are four stages of mesothelioma, and the treatment you will be offered will depend on how far cancer has progressed. Our Buffalo mesothelioma lawyers have been helping victims of toxic asbestos exposure get justice after their mesothelioma diagnoses for decades. If you believe your […]

Senior Partner John Comerford appeared recently on AM Buffalo and discussed the history of Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC with host Emily Lampa.  Click here or on the picture below to watch the entire interview.