Introduction

Every attorney at Burgio, Curvin and Banker brings at least 15 years of legal experience to the table before the firm puts them in front of a client. That floor on experience is a structural feature of how the firm staffs its practice, not an incidental biographical note. Located at 1103 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209, and reachable at 716.854.1744, the firm handles civil litigation and insurance defense for carriers, insureds, and injured parties throughout Western New York.

The firm has received Tier 1 recognition in Buffalo for Litigation – Insurance. That ranking reflects standing within a peer community of litigation attorneys, and it is consistent with a practice whose partners collectively carry deep experience in every aspect of insurance-related litigation, from coverage disputes through trial. Partner Hilary C. Banker has obtained favorable jury verdicts in medical malpractice defense cases, which is a concrete indicator of what the firm can accomplish at the litigation stage.

Practice Areas

Burgio, Curvin and Banker concentrates on civil litigation with a strong orientation toward insurance defense and related areas.

Insurance Defense – The firm advises and represents insurance carriers, their insureds, and injured parties across the full litigation cycle, from initial investigation through appeals. This includes defense of tort actions, evaluation of settlement strategy, and analysis of policy conditions, coverage issues, and policy defenses.

Civil Litigation – General civil litigation beyond the insurance context, including business and commercial disputes handled through the court system.

Personal Injury and Property Damage – The firm handles cases on both sides of personal injury and property damage litigation, evaluating claims against applicable coverage and defending where appropriate.

Medical Malpractice – Defense representation in medical malpractice cases, where the firm has obtained favorable jury verdicts.

Insurance Coverage – Disputes over whether a policy covers a particular claim, the scope of coverage obligations, and the rights and duties of carriers under their policies.

Appeals – Appellate work in civil and insurance cases, carrying matters through the New York appellate process when necessary.

Alternative Dispute Resolution – The firm explores arbitration and mediation as alternatives to trial wherever possible, reducing costs and time to resolution for clients when these approaches can achieve acceptable outcomes.

Attorney Profiles

Hilary C. Banker is a partner whose litigation record includes obtaining favorable jury verdicts in medical malpractice cases. Her practice covers the full range of the firm’s civil litigation and insurance defense work. She is one of the partners who anchors the firm in Western New York legal circles.

Stephanie R. Messina serves as a partner, contributing to the firm’s civil litigation and insurance defense capacity with her own tenure at the required minimum of 15 years of experience.

Nicholas M. Rossi is a partner whose practice spans the firm’s areas, bringing additional depth to coverage analysis and litigation strategy.

James P. Burgio is a founding-name partner whose experience in civil litigation and insurance matters forms part of the foundation the firm has built over its years of practice in Western New York.

All partners maintain the experience standard the firm applies: a minimum of 15 years in the relevant practice areas before serving clients under the Burgio, Curvin and Banker name.

Location and Service Area

Burgio, Curvin and Banker is located at 1103 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209.

Phone: 716.854.1744
Fax: 716.854.1749

The firm serves clients throughout Western New York. Insurance carriers, their insureds, and injured parties in the Western New York region have access to a team whose Tier 1 ranking reflects standing within the local litigation community.

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Client Focus

The firm serves three distinct groups: insurance carriers seeking representation and advice, insureds who have tendered claims or are named defendants in litigation, and injured parties pursuing recovery. For carriers, the firm offers evaluation of claims as quickly as possible so that settlement or trial preparation decisions can be made efficiently. For insureds, the firm provides defense representation with the benefit of deep familiarity with policy terms and coverage issues. For injured parties in appropriate matters, the firm provides representation on the other side.

Confidentiality is a stated commitment: the firm maintains that client information is used only for the legal and related services for which it has been retained, and it is not shared beyond that purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tier 1 in Buffalo for Litigation – Insurance mean?
The Tier 1 designation reflects a recognized standard of excellence in insurance litigation within the Buffalo market, based on peer assessments and client feedback in the relevant practice category.

Does the firm represent plaintiffs or defendants?
The firm represents insurance carriers, their insureds, and injured parties – covering both sides of the litigation depending on the client relationship.

What is the minimum experience level for attorneys at the firm?
Every attorney at Burgio, Curvin and Banker has a minimum of 15 years of experience in the relevant practice areas.

Does the firm handle appeals?
Yes. The firm handles appellate work in civil and insurance matters through the New York appellate court system.

How do I contact the firm?
Phone: 716.854.1744. Office: 1103 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209. Additional information: burgiocurvin.com/

Closing

Civil litigation in Western New York requires attorneys who understand insurance law, can evaluate claims accurately, negotiate with the other side from a position of knowledge, and try cases when resolution requires a jury. Burgio, Curvin and Banker has built a firm around exactly those capabilities, staffed it with partners who each carry at least 15 years of experience, and earned Tier 1 recognition for the quality of its insurance litigation practice in Buffalo. Favorable jury verdicts in medical malpractice cases are the concrete evidence of what that preparation produces.

Burgio, Curvin and Banker: 1103 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209. Phone: 716.854.1744. More information: burgiocurvin.com/