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# Dolce Panepinto

Personal Injury Lawyers, Buffalo NY

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- [WNY laborer injured on multiple jobsites successfully awarded financial benefits](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/wny-laborer-injured-on-multiple-jobsites-successfully-awarded-financial-benefits/) - A hardworking Western New Yorker sustained an ankle/foot injury on the job in 2019. This worker held two separate jobs. After returning to work, his condition worsened after a subsequent injury was sustained at his other employer a week later. Because of the multiple employers and liabilities, his workers’ compensation claim was complicated by shifting
- [Local 210 union laborer injured in a fall while working awarded $1.2 million](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/local-210-union-laborer-injured-in-a-fall-while-working-awarded-1-2-million/) - When a Local 210 laborer suffered a shoulder injury from a fall sustained at work in 2015, Dolce Panepinto was there to help him receive the compensation he was entitled to. While on a job site, a ceiling collapse caused him to fall from a ladder and sustain a shoulder injury. Initially, he felt like

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- [Personal Injury Lawyers Buffalo NY](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/) - THE PEOPLE WE REPRESENT Personal Injury Workers’ Compensation Frequently Asked Questions Full-Service Personal Injury Firm Dolce Panepinto, P.C. is proud to level the playing field for working families, because having a hard working, experienced legal team fighting for your best interest is not just a privilege of the rich and powerful. Our team of experienced,
- [Social Media Addiction](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/social-media-addiction/) - SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION Minors With Social Media Addiction Evidence has emerged that certain social media platforms mat have been designed in ways that encourage compulsive use among minors, while downplaying the risks of psychological injury. Dolce Panepinto is actively reviewing claims on behalf of the affected families. Who Is Eligible Basic Requirements for Minors with
- [Sean E. Cooney](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/sean-e-cooney/) - Sean E. Cooney PARTNER | scooney@dolcefirm.com Sean Cooney is a Partner at Dolce Panepinto. PC where he handles primarily NYS Labor Law claims arising from workplace and construction accidents. He earned his undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University, then moved to Western New York to attend law school at the State University of New York
- [Our Attorneys](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/) - Our Attorneys Partners Marc C. PanepintoFounding PartnerSean E. CooneyPartnerEdward L. Smith, IIIPartnerAnne M. WheelerPartnerJonathan M. GorskiPartnerRene JuarezPartnerAaron C. GorskiPartner Associate Attorneys Colleen M. MalchowHolly L. MannilloDonald M. PanepintoCassidy MartinKayla Leonard Of Counsel Ann M. NicholsEdward T. Mazzu Jr. Frank J. Dolce, Founding Partner As the son of an industrial pipefitter and a waitress, Frank learned
- [Aaron C. Gorski](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/aaron-gorski/) - Aaron C. Gorski PARTNER | agorski@dolcefirm.com Growing up in a family of five children, I learned the value of hard work at a young age. My father, a Marine Corps Captain and former Erie County Executive, and mother, a devoted homemaker, instilled within me, through their words and actions, an exceptional sense of discipline and
- [Workers' Comp FAQs](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/faqs/workers-comp-faqs/) - Workers’ Comp FAQs What is a Workers’ Compensation claim?A Workers’ Compensation claim is a legal action that occurs when you get hurt during the course of your employment. In New York State you cannot sue your employer. When you get hurt at work, the Workers’ Compensation system provides for lost time financial payments and medical treatment required as a
- [Holly L. Mannillo](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/holly-l-mannillo/) - Holly L. Mannillo ASSOCIATE | hmannillo@dolcefirm.com I am a proud life-long resident of Western New York and mom of three. After graduating from SUNY Binghamton, I obtained my law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School and went to work in general practice. Shortly thereafter, I started my career in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law,
- [Private Policy](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/private-policy/) - Private Policy Updated 9/18/2024 This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information. What
- [Rene Juarez](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/rene-juarez/) - Se habla español. Rene Juarez PARTNER | rjuarez@dolcefirm.com I started my legal career as a prosecutor at the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. During my time there, I helped victims of crimes obtain the justice they deserved. The numerous cases I prosecuted involved victims who were injured, physically or financially, by defendants who broke the
- [Marc C. Panepinto](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/marc-c-panepinto/) - Marc C. Panepinto FOUNDING PARTNER | mpanepinto@dolcefirm.com I grew up in the Town of Tonawanda and have lived in the City of Buffalo for the last 26 years. My father was a construction worker and my mother, a hairdresser. I was the first in my family to go to college, graduating from the University of
- [Kristin M. Allen](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/kristin-m-allen/) - Kristin M. Allen ASSOCIATE – MANAGER BATAVIA OFFICE | kallen@dolcefirm.com I am a lifelong resident of Western New York. My father was the first in his family to attend college and was a computer consultant at a time when owning computers, even in the business world, was rare. My mother was a cardiac nurse for
- [Jonathan M. Gorski](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/jonathan-m-gorski/) - Jonathan M. Gorski PARTNER | jgorski@dolcefirm.com The son of a former Erie County Executive, nephew of a retired New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Justice and grandson of a former United States Congressman and Buffalo Common Council President, Jonathan Gorski has accumulated a wealth of experience in law and politics. Mr. Gorski received his
- [Edward T. Mazzu Jr.](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/edward-t-mazzu-jr/) - Edward T. Mazzu Jr. ASSOCIATE | emazzu@dolcefirm.com I grew up in the Southtowns of Buffalo and currently live in Orchard Park with my wife and three children. Growing up, I watched my father go to work everyday as a technician at a local small business. He taught me the value of hard work and integrity.
- [Edward L. Smith, III](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/edward-l-smith-iii/) - Edward L. Smith, III PARTNER | esmith@dolcefirm.com I was born and raised in Lewiston, New York. My father was an attorney and my mother is a physician. After graduating from Niagara Catholic High School, where I was on the football team, I attended Rochester Institute of Technology and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree
- [Donald M. Panepinto](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/donald-m-panepinto/) - Donald M. Panepinto ASSOCIATE | dpanepinto@dolcefirm.com I grew up in the Town of Tonawanda as the youngest in a family full of construction workers. I became a member of Laborers Local 210 fresh out of high school in 1993. I remember clearly how proud I was to become a part of the same union as
- [Colleen M. Malchow](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/colleen-m-malchow/) - Colleen M. Malchow ASSOCIATE | cmalchow@dolcefirm.com I was born and raised in Western New York. My father, A Vietnam Veteran, worked for Bethlehem Steel and then spent 28 years with the United States Post Office. My mother has worked in a doctor’s office for the past 25 years. Their commitment to their careers has shaped
- [Cassidy Martin](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/cassidy-martin/) - Cassidy Martin ASSOCIATE | cmartin@dolcefirm.com I was born and raised in Western New York and I am proud to be able to start my career here in Buffalo. My interest in becoming an attorney was inspired by my mother who was a plaintiff’s attorney. Seeing her represent personal injury and medical malpractice victims, fighting large
- [Anne M. Wheeler](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/anne-m-wheeler/) - Anne M. Wheeler PARTNER | awheeler@dolcefirm.com I was born and raised in New York City where I attended Convent of the Sacred Heart high school. My father, a civil servant for the New York State Court System, and mother, a teacher, never failed to take the opportunity to instill a strong work ethic in myself
- [Ann M. Nichols](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/ann-m-nichols/) - Ann M. Nichols OF-COUNSEL | anichols@dolcefirm.com As a lifelong resident of Western New York, I take pride in working hard to protect the legal rights of the residents of my community. I graduated summa cum laude from Buffalo State College in 2004 and graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2008. Since graduating from law
- [Kayla Leonard](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/kayla-leonard/) - Kayla Leonard ASSOCIATE | kleonard@dolcefirm.com I grew up in Western New York and am a graduate of West Seneca West Senior High School. Throughout my upbringing, I was supported by a large blue-collar family while my parents finished their education and entered the workforce. Watching my young parents work hard while I was a kid
- [Construction Accidents](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/faqs/construction-accidents/) - Construction accidents can have serious impacts. Our experts offer decades of experience in handling tough cases and securing compensation for injured workers.
- [About](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/) - Dolce Panepinto, P.C. provides dedicated legal support for workers, specializing in personal injury and workers' comp. Experience and commitment for your case,
- [Spanish Speaking Attorney | Rene Juarez](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/about/our-attorneys/spanish-faqs/) - Spanish Speaking Attorney | Rene Juarez Rene Juarez PARTNER | rjuarez@dolcefirm.com Comencé mi carrera legal en la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Erie. Durante mi tiempo allí, ayudé a las víctimas de crímenes obtener la justicia que merecían. Los numerosos casos que procesé involucraban a víctimas que sufrieron heridas, físicas y económicas,
- [Practice Areas](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/practice-areas/) - Practice Areas Results for Workers and Their Families We are a full service Personal Injury firm created by, and for, workers. Our team is with you every step of the way, no matter what. We do whatever it takes to safeguard your rights and get you the compensation you rightfully deserve. Our attorneys handle all
- [Personal Injury](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/) - Construction Accidents We work construction cases like nobody else in Western New York. We take the toughest cases and hold contractors responsible for workplace safety. LEARN MORE Automobile Accidents We have the resources to enforce your rights such as medical and rehabilitation experts and an understanding of the science of accident reconstruction. LEARN MORE Injury
- [Workers' Compensation](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation/) - 6. Ruling. The judge’s ruling typically comes 30-90 days after the trial. If the ruling is in your favor, your case is closed. Our fees are withdrawn as a percentage of your award, as allowed by New York State. How Much Will This Cost Me? We Only Get Paid When Your Case is Won. We
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- [Legal Disclaimer](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/legal-disclaimer/) - Legal Disclaimer The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, including car accidents, workplace accidents, or any type of personal injury. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in the site
- [Personal Injury FAQs](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/faqs/personal-injury-faqs/) - Personal Injury FAQs What is a Personal Injury claim?A personal injury claim is a type of lawsuit that arises when someone has sustained an injury as the result of the negligence or carelessness of another person or company. These types of circumstances are wide-ranging and include construction site accidents, accidents at the work place, automobile
- [Full Results List](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/results/full-results-list/) - $6.575M for a forklift operator hurt in a forklift collision $5.6M verdict for IBEW lineman injured in fall from electrical pole $5.5M for a worker injured by a construction vehicle $4M for a union operating engineer who was struck by a piece of equipment $3.75M for a union carpenter who fell down poorly maintained stairs
- [Automobile Accidents](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/automobile-accidents/) - Automobile AccidentsIn 2011, there were roughly 5.3 million motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in nearly 36,000 deaths. Just under 308,000 of these accidents occurred in the state of New York, with 1,153 fatalities. While the loss of human life is arguably the most heartbreaking aspect of automobile accidents, non-fatal collisions can still
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## News

- [The Hidden Costs of the Bills Stadium ADR Program](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/the-hidden-costs-of-the-bills-stadium-adr-program/) - At Dolce Panepinto, we feel it’s important to shed light on recent developments concerning workplace injuries at the Bills Stadium construction project. Injured workers on this project are being routed through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, a process that was designed to speed up benefits but, in reality, severely limits workers’ rights. While ADR
- [Dolce Panepinto Announces Aaron Gorski as Newest Partner](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-announces-aaron-gorski-as-newest-partner/) - We are excited to announce that Aaron Gorski has been named a Partner at Dolce Panepinto, effective June 2025. Aaron has been an integral part of the firm for years, having first joined as a law clerk in 2014 while attending Capital University Law School. After graduating in 2016, he gained valuable trial experience as
- [How Employees on Compensation or Maternity/Paternity Leave Can Protect Their Jobs During a Return-to-Work Order](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/how-employees-on-compensation-or-maternity-paternity-leave-can-protect-their-jobs-during-a-return-to-work-order/) - If you are on workers' compensation or maternity/paternity leave, facing pressure to return to work after an order has been issued, it is crucial to take the right steps to protect your job. In this challenging situation, it's essential to know your rights and how to best protect your employment while ensuring you're in compliance
- [Dolce Panepinto’s Workers’ Comp Department Supports Triangle Shirt-Waist Fire Memorial](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepintos-workers-comp-department-supports-triangle-shirt-waist-fire-memorial/) - In January, Dolce Panepinto’s workers' compensation attorneys, Holly Mannillo and Colleen Malchow, attended the twentieth annual Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial (TSFFM) Award Reception and Scholarship Fundraiser. The event, held to honor workplace safety efforts and raise funds for scholarships for the children of workers who have died or been permanently disabled due to workplace
- [Dolce Panepinto Welcomes Back Experienced Personal Injury Attorney](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-welcomes-back-experienced-personal-injury-attorney/) - Dolce Panepinto is excited to announce that Kayla Leonard is returning to our team of skilled personal injury attorneys.
- [Celebrating Milestones: Partner Marc Panepinto Reaches 50th Million Dollar Case](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/celebrating-milestones-partner-marc-panepinto-reaches-50th-million-dollar-case/) - Celebrating a milestone achievement! Partner Marc Panepinto secures his 50th million dollar case, showcasing his legal prowess and dedication to justice.
- [Winning: Holly Schoenborn Elected Co-Chair of New York Workers' Compensation Alliance](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/workerscompensation/) - Latest news from our firm: Holly Schoenborn, Workers' Compensation Attorney, is elected as the Co-Chair of the New York Workers' Compensation Alliance.
- [Breaking News: Partner Anne Wheeler Achieves Landmark Settlement for Injured Worker](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/largest-settlement-for-injured-worker/) - Attorney Anne Wheeler secured a groundbreaking $9.1 million settlement for an injured worker. A testament to unwavering dedication in legal advocacy.
- [Union laborer appointed U.S. Labor Secretary (and what it means for workers)](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/union-laborer-appointed-u-s-labor-secretary-and-what-it-means-for-workers/) - “Having one of us up there is huge, this is a big win for laborers, unions, and just all workers.” This was the overall sentiment at the monthly Local 210 laborers' meeting, in regard to a former union leader being named Labor Secretary for the first time in over 40 years. Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor
- [Workers' Compensation attorneys win fight to get claimants direct deposit](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/workers-compensation-attorneys-win-fight-to-get-claimants-direct-deposit/) - If you collect workers' compensation payments, there is now a quicker way to receive your money. Our workers' compensation attorneys have been fighting hard to reduce delayed payments to clients, and now New York State passed a law requiring all workers’ compensation insurance carriers to offer direct deposit of benefit checks. The Workers’ Compensation Board
- [Partner Sean Cooney included in Workers' Rights Institute panel](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/sean-cooney-included-in-workers-rights-institute-panel/) - Dolce Panepinto partner, Sean Cooney continues to fight for the rights of former NFL cheerleaders here in WNY. Friday, February 26 he will be joining a panel hosted by Georgetown Law's Workers' Rights Institute, to discuss legal issues showcased within the documentary, "A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem." The documentary, produced and directed
- [The Dolce Firm: Committed to Our Community](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-committed-to-our-community/) - September 30th, 2014 Dolce Panepinto takes our commitment to our community very seriously. We are grateful to be in a position to assist local organizations who are dedicated to bettering Western New York. Just as in years past, we have been very active in the local community as we continue to look forward to Buffalo’s
- [The Dolce Firm Scores Two Appellate Court Victories in Labor Injury Cases](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-scores-two-appellate-court-victories-in-labor-injury-cases/) - April 2nd, 2015 Generally speaking, in New York State, a party to a civil lawsuit unhappy with the decision of the trial court can appeal to the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division as a matter of right. The New York State Appellate Division Fourth Department, located in Rochester, New York, has appellate jurisdiction
- [The Dolce Firm Moves to 1260 Delaware Ave.](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-moves-to-1260-delaware-ave/) - September 9th, 2015 The Dolce Panepinto office recently moved to Buffalo’s historic 100 year old Forman House located at 1260 Delaware Ave. The building, which was recently purchased by partners Marc Panepinto, Ed Smith, and Sean Cooney, was built in 1915 by George A. Forman, the son of Eastern Oil Company President George V. Forman. The 40 room
- [The Dolce Firm Team Wins Pair of Victories for Injured Clients](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-team-wins-pair-of-victories-for-injured-clients/) - September 24th, 2015 The Dolce Panepinto team is proud to announce a pair of victories on behalf of injured clients. Sometimes trials are bifurcated, or split into two trials, with a liability trial held first for the jury to determine who is at fault. If the injured party is successful, then a damages trial is
- [The Dolce Firm Founding Partner Frank J. Dolce Passes Away](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-founding-partner-frank-j-dolce-passes-away/) - June 6th, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Dolce Panepinto founding partner Frank Dolce on Wednesday June 1, 2016. Frank J. Dolce was 62 years old and lived all of them fully, including the last three years, despite his illness. Frank was and remains an inspiration to
- [The Dolce Firm Hires Attorney Kristin Allen, Opens Office in Batavia, NY](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-hires-attorney-kristin-allen-opens-office-in-batavia-ny/) - August 6th, 2016 Dolce Panepinto is proud to announce the hiring of Attorney Kristin Allen and the grand opening of our new Batavia office. Kristin has been practicing Workers’ Compensation law for the past 16 years and has been handling Workers’ Compensation claims on behalf of injured workers in Batavia for the past 10 years. Her vast
- [The Dolce Firm Recovered more than $17 Million for Injured Clients in 2016](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-recovered-more-than-17-million-for-injured-clients-in-2016/) - January 6th, 2017 In 2016, Dolce Panepinto team fought for and recovered more than $17 Million in settlements and awards for our injured clients. As always, we worked extremely hard to get the best possible outcome for our clients and are proud to have had the opportunity to help them. We would like to congratulate our clients
- [The Dolce Firm works to hold rich and powerful accountable at UB](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/dolce-panepinto-works-to-hold-rich-and-powerful-accountable-at-ub/) - October 23rd, 2017 Dolce Panepinto has joined the fight to hold the rich and powerful accountable at University at Buffalo. A legal team is requesting that a nonprofit corporation that develops residence halls for UB, make their financial records public. The State Supreme Court has been asked to force the University at Buffalo Foundation Faculty-Student
- [Our Response to COVID-19](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/our-response-to-covid-19/) - The Coronavirus has impacted the lives of all of us, and you may have some questions about how this virus will affect your case: First of all, Dolce Panepinto, P.C.is open. We continue to work on our client’s cases. We have the resources and structure to weather this storm. Our lawyers and staff have a
- [Why you need to VOTE NO!](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/why-you-need-to-vote-no/) - September 26th, 2017 A lot is at stake this November for workers all across the state. New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on hosting a constitutional convention. The purpose of this convention is to write a new state constitution or revise the existing one. However, if this happens it could lead to many
- [Rights of injured workers threatened](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/rights-of-injured-workers-threatened/) - May 10th, 2017 Workers’ compensation and the rights of injured workers has become a hot topic in today’s news. Recently, an Alabama judge has found portions of their state’s Workers’ Compensation Act to be unconstitutional. The judge ruled that the monetary cap for injured workers violates the due process of the law. Similarly, here in
- [Former Buffalo Jills get big win for workers’ rights](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/former-buffalo-jills-get-big-win-for-workers-rights/) - May 25th, 2017 The former Buffalo Jills have something to cheer about this week. A judge ruled in a 2014 lawsuit filed by the Jills against the Buffalo Bills, that the cheerleaders were in fact employees, not independent contractors. This ruling is important because as employees they are legally entitled to workers’ rights and regulations
- [Workers’ wages at stake with new proposal](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/workers-wages-at-stake-with-new-proposal/) - April 18th, 2017 Congressman Steve King, a republican from Iowa, has re-introduced the Davis-Bacon Repeal Act to Congress that could significantly affect workers’ wages. The Davis-Bacon Act, passed by Congress in 1931, requires private contractors to pay workers the prevailing wage of their trade or occupation on all federally funded projects worth more than 2,000
- [Frank Dolce Officially Honored by New York State Senate](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/frank-dolce-officially-honored-by-new-york-state-senate/) - June 15th, 2016 Dolce Panepinto’s founding partner, the late Frank J. Dolce, was honored today in the New York State Senate by partner and New York State Senator Marc Panepinto who spoke on behalf of the resolution in the Senate Chamber. The full text of Resolution J6205 can be read here.
- [How The New Overtime Law Will Affect You](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/how-the-new-overtime-law-will-affect-you/) - May 20th, 2016 The White House recently announced a major change to the current overtime system that will put more money into the hands of middle-class workers. As of December 1, 2016, anybody making less than $913 per week ($47,476 per year) will automatically be eligible for overtime pay at a rate of time and
- [Union Ironworker Joins Dolce Panepinto Team as Attorney](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/union-ironworker-joins-dolce-panepinto-team-as-attorney/) - October 28th, 2015 Local Union Ironworker Edward T. Mazzu Jr. has passed the NYS Bar Exam and joined Dolce Panepinto as our newest attorney pending his admission into the New York State Bar Association. Mazzu, a member of Ironworkers Local 6 since 2000, has years of experience on job sites welding, working with structural steel and
- [Frank Dolce Honored With Leadership Award](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/frank-dolce-honored-with-leadership-award/) - September 22nd, 2015 The Dolce Panepinto family is proud to announce that Partner Frank Dolce has received the Leadership Award from the Western New York Council on Occupation Safety and Health (WNYCOSH). “I’ve known Frank for 20 years, and the thing that he is most proud of, aside from his wife and children, is being a founding board member
- [Frank Dolce on Advisory Board of WNY Occupational Health Center](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/frank-dolce-on-advisory-board-of-wny-occupational-health-center/) - March 29th, 2015 The Center for Occupational Health and Environmental Medicine of Western New York has recently opened in affiliation with the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC). It is the first of its kind in Western New York. Occupational and Environmental Medicine is devoted to the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.
- [Special Legal Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer EMTs](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/special-legal-protections-for-volunteer-firefighters-and-volunteer-emts/) - February 4th, 2015 Volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs are protected by New York State’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law and the New York State Volunteer EMT Benefit Law respectively. As extensions of the Workers’ Compensation Law, these laws protects individuals who sustain injuries while performing these volunteer jobs. If you are working as a volunteer firefighter
- [Verdict Announcement: Jury Awards Electric Lineman $5.6M Under NY Safe Place to Work Laws](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/verdict-announcement-jury-awards-electric-lineman-5-6m-under-ny-safe-place-to-work-laws/) - We are happy to announce a big victory for one of our clients: a jury awarded an electric lineman $5,573,783 to compensate him for lost wages, existing and future medical expenses, and pain and suffering. IBEW member John Jourdan suffered permanent knee, back and hip injuries and will never be able to return his job
- [New York Guarantees a Safe Place to Work](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/new-york-guarantees-a-safe-place-to-work/) - You may not be aware, but you have the right to work in a safe place in the state of New York. (When I was a union construction worker, I was unaware of these laws.) As an attorney, it is my passion to help enforce these laws and protect my fellow workers. This simple yet
- [Join us for Clean Air Coalition Night at the Bisons’ Game!](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/join-us-for-clean-air-coalition-night-at-the-bisons-game/) - It’s always nice when you can have fun while supporting a great cause. You are in luck, because one of those opportunities is coming soon. Please join us on Thursday, August 8 at 5:30PM for Clean Air Coalition Night at the Bisons’ game. Tickets are only $11, and proceeds go to support the Clean Air Coalition
- [Contingent fee agreements explained](https://www.dolcepanepinto.com/news/contingent-fee-agreements-explained/) - It’s not uncommon for attorneys to receive questions about billing and payment. This is especially true in our line of business where payment is dictated by a contingent fee arrangement. This is quite understandable; most of our clients at Dolce Panepinto, P.C., are working-class people with families. They know the importance of sticking to a

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