Michael Stuermer represents individuals who have suffered personal injuries. Michael has a reputation for being an exceptionally strong advocate for his clients and working diligently to recover damages that will assist in compensating for the injuries they have endured.

Michael focuses his practice on all areas of personal injury law, including:

  •  Automobile Accidents
  •  Construction Accidents
  •  Motorcycle Accidents
  •  Premises Liability
  •  Workplace Accidents

Michael is a senior partner in Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s Accidents and Personal Injury Practice Area, which received a Tier 1 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America‘s “Best Law Firms” publication.

Michael is a United States Air Force Veteran.

Results

Michael has extensive trial experience and has achieved many successful verdicts on his clients’ behalf. Through jury verdicts, settlements and arbitrations – Michael has obtained tens of millions of dollars for his clients.  Examples of results Michael has obtained on behalf of his clients include:

$12,000,000 settlement obtained for a worker who was catastrophically injured when the vehicle he occupied was rear ended by a New York State Trooper who was distracted by a mobile device (click for details as reported by The Buffalo News)

$5,200,000 jury verdict for a young maintenance worker who was injured as he descended a ladder on the job (click for details as reported by The Buffalo News)

$3,250,000 award for a young woman who suffered multiple injuries in a motor vehicle crash caused by a drunk driver

$3,200,000 settlement for a worker who suffered an electric shock, causing injuries to both hands

$3,000,000 settlement for a construction worker who suffered spinal injuries as a result of falling in an excavated area

$2,500,000 settlement for a worker who suffered back injuries as a result of a defective ladder

$1,500,000 settlement for a worker who suffered back and knee injuries when he tripped and fell on a dilapidated surface of a dumpster

$1,425,000 settlement for woman who suffered neck and back injuries resulting from a rear end motor vehicle crash

$1,200,000 settlement for a young man who sustained injuries to his hand by a table saw while on a construction site

$1,150,000 settlement for a woman who suffered spinal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle crash

$800,000 settlement for a young man who was injured on a construction site while performing demolition work

Bar & Court Admissions

  • State of New York
  • State of Florida
  • State of California
  • United States District Court, Western District of New York

Education

  •  State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1997
  •  State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., magna cum laude, 1994

Speaking Engagements

  • Michael has lectured for the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County

Professional Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Bar Association of Erie County
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, Florida Bar Association
  • Member, California Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Member – International H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group)
  • Member – Niagara Falls H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group)
  • Member – WNY Riding Lions
  • Member – Lions Club International
  • Honorary Member – Italian American Police Association of WNY
  • Legal Advisor – Judges, Police and Executives of Niagara County, Inc.