Dennis Charles Gaughan

We chose to remain a small law office to provide personal, dedicated and aggressive service to our clients. My office costs a few dollars more but excellent service takes time and strategy. Offsetting our higher fees we have payment plans. We have seven lawyers working together to get the best solutions. As a small firm we call upon all areas of the law to form a comprehensive strategy and plan. As in a game making the right move determines the outcome of the case. A divorce case is often helped by a bankruptcy or our tax law knowledge. We create a Family atmosphere in our law office along with successful results to make you want to refer your family and friends. We have a registered nurse on staff full-time to assist with medical questions. Our attorneys are personable, knowledgeable and highly-qualified. All are respected among judges and the legal community. Dennis Gaughan is one of the best known attorneys in Western New York; his opinions are often published. He has hundreds of successful judge and jury trials over his 27 years as a lawyer.

New York Law School

J.D. (1982) | Business / Tax Law

1979 - 1982

Honors: Markham Award for Legal Writing on the Subject of Workers Compensation

Syracuse University

B.A. | History

1975 - 1978

Honors: Phi Alpha Theta - Achievement in the Field of History

Owner

Law Firm of Dennis C. Gaughan, Esq.

1984 - Current

Have appeared in these courts: Akron, Alden, Amherst, Angola, Ashford, Aurora, Blasdell, Boston, Brant, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Colden, Collins, Concord, Depew, Eden, Ellicottville, Elma, Evans, Grand Island, Hamburg, Hanover, Holland, Kenmore, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Marilla, Newstead, North Collins, Orchard Park, Otto, Sardinia, Sheldon, Silver Creek, Springville, Tonawanda, Wales, West Seneca, Cattaraugus County Court, Erie County Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Supreme Court, Surrogate Court, Misdemeanor, Felony, DWI, SSD, SSI, , Bankruptcy, Divorce, Peacemaker Court, Appellate Div - 4th Dept

Candidate

Hamburg Town Supervisor

2008 - 2009

Prosecutor

Village of Blasdell

1996 - 2008

Assistant Town Attorney

Town of Hamburg

1995 - 2007

Member

Town of Hamburg Planning Board

1985 - 1991

Advised, reviewed and voted on land use and zoning plans in the Town of Hamburg. Appointed by the Hamburg Town Board.

Counsel

Erie County Social Services

1985 - 1989

Headed and helped create a program that represented hundreds of people on welfare, helping these clients win their Social Security Disability (SSD) or SSI case. Prosecuted Child Abuse & Neglect Cases.

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army Reserve

1983 - 1989

Attorney - Admitted all New York State Courts

New York State Appellate Division - 4th Dept

Peer review Rating - Preeminent - Highest Rating

Martindale Hubbell

2011

Preeminent (the highest rating) by the most trusted and oldest attorney rating organization in the United States.

BBB Rating: A+

Better Business Bureau

2009

The highest rating of the Better Business Bureau

Listee

Who's Who in American Law

2009

Very Ethical

Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Rated "very ethical" denoting adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.

Bar Association of Veterans Claims

Member

2009 - Current

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Current

Federal Court of Claims Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2008 - Current

New York

Since 1984

Seneca Nation Peacemaker Ct

Since 1990

Federal Court - WDNY

Since 1986

U.S. 2nd Circuit Ct of Appeals

Since 1987

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Since 1989

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Since 2009

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Since 2009

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Since 2009

U.S. Court of International Trade

Since 2009

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1987

U.S. Tax Court

Since 2006

• Free Consultation
  Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family Court, Personal Injury, Unemployment Insurance, Real Estate Closings, Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa, Payment Plans, Telephone Checks
• Contingent Fees
  In Social Security Cases, Federal Workers Compensation case and unemployment insurance you only pay a fee if we are successful in winning your case. We offer the no fee unless you win guarantee in personal injury case.

• Adoption
• Contracts
• Custody
• Family Court
• Federal Court