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Faculty Benjamin M. Zuffranieri
Partner at
Hodgson Russ LLP
Admitted Jurisdictions
Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Zuffranieri, Jr. has extensive experience and active involvement in commercial, construction and international law matters. His engagements include trials, appeals, arbitrations and mediations, both domestic and international. His cases generally involved complex matters with substantial sums in dispute, including bet-the-company litigations.
Mr. Zuffranieri is the Leader of the Business Litigation and Construction Practices. For many years, he was the Chair of the Hodgson Russ Litigation Practice and he has substantial experience in alternative dispute resolution processes. Among other things, Mr. Zuffranieri is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, National Roster of Neutrals, Commercial Panel. He has also been appointed to the federal court mediation panel for the Western District of the United States District Court. Additionally, he has participated as counsel and as a mediator in numerous arbitrations and mediations involving commercial, international, and construction disputes.
Mr. Zuffranieri was a lecturer at the University at Buffalo Law School from 1987 - 89 and at the State University of New York College at Buffalo from 1984 - 86.
Honors
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2013-present
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Best Lawyers' 2016 Buffalo Bet-the-Company Litigation “Lawyer of the Year”
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year (Litigation - Construction) 2019, 2020
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants) 2007 - 2021
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, (Business Litigation) 2007 - 2020
- Construction Lawyers Society of America, Fellow, 2018
- Buffalo Business First/Buffalo Law Journal's Legal Elite of Western New York, 2014
- Buffalo Business First/Buffalo Law Journal Who’s Who in Law, 2008
- Buffalo State College President's Distinguished Service Award
- SUNY Buffalo Law School Moot Court Board
- Winner, Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition (Best Speaker Award)
- Winner, Albert R. Mugel National Tax Competition (Best Brief Award)
- Matthew J. Jasen Appellate Practice Award for academic achievement and appellate advocacy
Experience
- Achieved Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Environmental and Construction Litigation
- Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Case
- Lead counsel for employer in ERISA arbitration
- Lead Counsel in Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duty Litigations
- Lead Counsel in Commercial Arbitration Involving Asset Purchase and Employment Agreements
- Lead Counsel in Corporate Dissolution Proceeding
- Lead Counsel in Mediation and Arbitration on Behalf of Project Sponsor Against Contractor
- Lead Counsel in Multi-Million Dollar Construction Arbitration
- Lead Counsel in Products Liability Litigation
- Negotiated Seven-Figure Dispute for Sports & Entertainment Complex Developer
- Obtained Dismissals for Medical Products Manufacturer in Cases Arising out of FDA Recall
- Obtained No-Cause Jury Verdict in Insurance Coverage Dispute
- Party-appointed Arbitrator in International Arbitration
- Successful Mediation of Unfair Competition and Non-Compete Claims
- Successfully Mediated Fraud and Contract Claims to Conclusion
- Successfully Obtained Preliminary Injunctive Relief
- Successfully Resolved Complex Commercial/Construction Disputes
In the News
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AUGUST 2013
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AUGUST 28, 2013
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MAY 30, 2013
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Press Releases
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Hodgson Russ Press Release, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Press Release, AUGUST 20, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Press Release, AUGUST 20, 2019
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Publications
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Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Alert, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
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Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, AUGUST 6, 2020
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Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, JULY 28, 2020
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Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, JULY 14, 2020
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Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, JUNE 15, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Public Authority Alert, JUNE 9, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, JUNE 5, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, MAY 22, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Renewable Energy and Construction Alert, MAY 15, 2020
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Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, MAY 13, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, APRIL 22, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, APRIL 22, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, APRIL 15, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Construction Alert, APRIL 9, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, APRIL 9, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Education, Municipal & Public Finance Alert, APRIL 8, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Public Authority Alert, APRIL 3, 2020
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Hodgson Russ Construction Alert , MARCH 27, 2020
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Minimizing the Risk of U.S. LitigationLawyers Weekly, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
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MAY 18, 2006
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U.S. Federal Courts Have Broad Authority to Grant Discovery in Aid of Canadian LitigationLawyers Weekly, DECEMBER 17, 2004
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Lawyers Weekly, DECEMBER 12, 2003
Presentations & Events
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
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AUGUST 20, 2020
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AUGUST 10, 2020
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AUGUST 7, 2020
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Hamilton, ON, APRIL 2005
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SPRING 2005
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OCTOBER 1, 2004
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2003
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Toronto, ON, APRIL 2002
Professional Associations
- Member, Federal Court Mediation Panel, WDNY
- New York State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Erie County
Community & Pro Bono
- Director Emeritus and long-time Chair of the Legal/Audit Committee at the Buffalo State College Foundation, Inc.
- Trustee, Burchfield Penney Art Center
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