Law Office of Kathryn M. Kirsch PLLC

07/14/2024

We have settled into our new office in Suite 1088, the Ellicott Square Building, 295 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14203. Feel free to stop by with any paperwork and/or questions.

06/21/2024

Moving day! Our team will be working remote today and Monday while we move into our new suite. You can come visit us at our new office starting Tuesday. See you again soon!

05/17/2024

We welcome attorney Richard Holstein to our practice! This experienced litigator joined our firm in January 2024. Rich specializes in complex litigation and we are so pleased to have this exceptional attorney as a part of our practice.

Here is his bio:

Born and raised in Syracuse, NY, Mr. Holstein graduated summa cm laude from the State University of New York at Albany in 1990. He graduated cm laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law in 1993 where he was invited onto the Moot Court Board. He has been admitted to practice law in New York since February 1994. Mr. Holstein is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and Injured Workers’ Bar Association.

Prior to coming to the Law Office of Kathryn M . Kirsch PLLC, Mr. Holstein was a partner in a defense firm. As, such, Mr. Holstein is intimately familiar with defense tactics and arguments, which serves him well in his representation of injured workers. Mr. Holstein moved from the defense side to the injured workers side of workers' compensation practice because, as he predicted would be the case, representing injured workers is much more gratifying and rewarding.

Mr. Holstein lives in Boston, NY with his wife and 2 children. He has served on the Town of Boston Ethics Committee. In his spare time, Mr. Holstein enjoys golf, tennis, and cheering on his beloved Syracuse Orange.

04/29/2024

https://www.centernyc.org/urban-matters-2/why-are-workplace-injuries-and-fatalities-on-the-rise-in-new-york

The state’s rate of on-the-job injuries is far higher than the nation’s – and it’s climbing fast.

10/30/2023

We are excited to introduce attorney Kasey Cranwell! Kasey received her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio after receiving her undergraduate degree from SUNY Buffalo. After law school, Kasey joined a local personal injury firm where she honed her litigation skills over the past several years before joining our office. Kasey's passion lies in helping injured WNYer's obtain the full benefits they are entitled to under the law. We are thrilled to have her join our incredible team of attorneys, now six strong, who work daily to improve the lives of injured workers.

07/30/2023

We are pleased to introduce our exceptional Law Clerk, Mohsin Ilyas. Mohsin joined us in April 2023 after graduating with Honors from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a Masters in Law. Prior to this, Mohsin obtained his Bachelors degree in Law from Punjab University, Lahore in 2020 and practiced in various fields of law including Tax Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Workers’ Compensation.

Mohsin is professional, passionate, and determined in his commitment to providing legal assistance to all our clients. He enjoys communicating with clients and strives to ensure the most favorable legal outcome for them. Mohsin will take the New York Bar exam in February.

05/17/2023

https://www-propertycasualty360-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.propertycasualty360.com/2023/05/04/amputees-workers-comp-benefits-pulled-for-failure-to-quit-smoking-414-237835/?amp=1

An appeal is underway in a case involving a woman who had her workers' compensation benefits pulled for failing to stop smoking while undergoing medical treatments.

10/28/2022

The current workers' compensation law is outdated. It doesn't guarantee a hearing in every injured worker's case. https://t.co/HDrEiALrz3 https://twitter.com/newyorkwca/status/1585728289662009345?s=66&t=xnfCDHgGP9vKO2cjRh7Fgw

“The current workers' compensation law is outdated, It doesn't guarantee a hearing in every injured worker's case. https://t.co/HDrEiALrz3”

07/12/2022

This is an important read about the erosion of Workers' Compensation benefits. We ask everyone to please reach out to your state representatives and share with them your stories of hardship in this system. Google NYS Senate and NYS Assembly and type your zip code in to find out how to reach your representative.

06/22/2022

Please call your state representatives and the Governor tell them you want the bill SIGNED.

The proposed workers comp changes await Hochul's signature.