Hagelin Spencer LLC - Buffalo, NY
Insurance Defense Lawyers in Buffalo, NY
135 Delaware Ave. Ste. 200 Buffalo, NY 14202 - 2500
- 3 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Buffalo Insurance Defense Law Firm
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- Liability Defense
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Appellate Practice
Litigation: 90%
Firm Information
Overview
Serving Buffalo Area Residents
The attorneys at the law office of Hagelin Spencer in Buffalo provide quality legal services for clients facing issues related to insurance defense. Our team of experienced trial lawyers provides tenacious advocacy and representation on a personal level. Every potential client who walks through the doors of our New York law office receives respect and experienced counsel.
Experience Matters
Insurance defense is a complex area of law, and we have both the trial experience and in-depth knowledge of the law to help our clients reach beneficial solutions to their legal concerns. We handle cases pertaining to:
- Automotive liability
- Insurance coverage
- Premises liability
- Arbitration
- Malpractice liability
- Municipal liability
We try cases before local, state and federal courts, pursuing the most beneficial course of action for our clients in every case we take.
Fighting For Positive Results
Insurance litigation is complex. Every client who comes to our law firm for assistance receives regular communication, personal attention and a down-to-earth assessment of their case. Our personal approach and record of success are why people throughout the Buffalo area continue to turn to Hagelin Spencer for insurance defense counsel. To learn more about how we can help you, you may contact our law firm for a complete evaluation of your case.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Hagelin Spencer LLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Hagelin, Michael T. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Organek, Megan F. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Spencer, Sean M. On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
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Michael T. Hagelin
Of Counsel
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Sean M. Spencer
Member
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Keith D. Miller
Associate
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Megan Furrer Organek
Member
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Richard J. Porter
Associate
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Laura B. Gardiner
Associate
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Alex C. Betschen
Associate
Contact
Additional New York Locations
Rochester, NY (66.5 miles)
The Powers Building
16 West Main Street
Suite 700
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-325-9000
Fax: 585-325-9007
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Liverpool, NY (137 miles)
1000 7th North Street
Suite 120
Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone: 315-701-5768
Fax: 315-701-5770
Email: Send a message
Websites:
New York, NY (291.6 miles)
14 Penn Plaza
225 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10122
Fax: 716-849-3501
Email: Send a message
Websites:
Garden City, NY (308.2 miles)
1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-240-8020
Fax: 716-849-3501
Email: Send a message
Websites:
New Jersey Locations
Jersey City, NJ (289.1 miles)
35 Journal Square
Suite 1030
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-653-3500
Fax: 201-653-3599
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