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C. J.Englert

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Counsel

"I strive to find the most effective and efficient solution for each client's needs."

Overview

Biography

C. J. focuses his practice on the defense of personal injury actions and also has experience with insurance coverage litigation. He regularly represents clients in complex discovery and motion practice in both state and federal court. C. J. also provides clients with opinions and evaluations related to complex litigation matters.

Bar Associations

  • New York State Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Erie County
Experience

Representative Experience

  • Represented an independent, not-for-profit research institute in its gift to a state university of approximately $40 million in endowed funds, tangible assets, and real estate to effectuate a combination between the research institute and university.

Prior Experience

  • Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP, Associate
  • Hurwitz & Fine, PC, Associate
  • Hurwitz & Fine, PC, Law Clerk
  • Hagelin Spencer LLC, Law Clerk
  • Snyder Law Office, Law Clerk

Selected Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Commercial Litigation, 2025–2026; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, 2026; Professional Malpractice Law, 2026
  • Selected to Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars: General Litigation, 2022; Insurance Coverage, 2022–2025
  • US District Court for the Western District of New York, Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025
  • University at Buffalo School of Law, Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition, Semifinalist, 2018
  • Marietta College, Intercollegiate Moot Court, National Tournament Qualifier, 2014

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