John P. Ford - Buffalo, NY
Attorney at O'Brien + Ford, P.C
Personal Injury Lawyers in Buffalo, NY
4549 Main St Suite 201 Buffalo, NY 14226
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Buffalo Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- General Litigation
- Insurance Defense and Coverage
- General Negligence and Casualty
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Municipal Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Ford is a Partner at Damon Morey LLP, practicing in the firm's Litigation Department. He serves as a member of the Firm's Associates' Committee.
Mr. Ford handles all aspects of litigated matters, from pre-suit discovery through trial. He is experienced in personal injury matters, motor vehicle/trucking accidents, medical malpractice defense, injuries on property, products liability, and construction accidents. He represents individuals, professionals, local and national businesses, hospitals, and municipalities in all New York State Courts and in Federal Court, the Western District of New York.
Mr. Ford received his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2004. While attending law school, Mr. Ford was actively involved with the University's National Trial Team Program, earning Finalist awards as a member of the National Trial Competition and Texas Young Lawyer's Association teams. He earned his undergraduate degree from Canisius College where he played goaltender for the Golden Griffins' Soccer Team and was a walk-on guard for the Men's Basketball Team.
Currently, Mr. Ford is a member of the Bar Association of Erie County and New York State Bar Association. He serves as an instructor and coaching assistant for the University at Buffalo Law School Trial Team and is a board member for the Northwest Community Mental Health Facility. In the past, Mr. Ford served as a radio color commentator for the Canisius College Men's Basketball Team on 710 AM.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
- Legal Elite in WNY, Business First
Other Sources of Feedback About John P. Ford
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University at Buffalo Law School,
Buffalo,
New York, 2004
J.D.
Honors: National Trial Competition Team Finalist
Honors: New York State Regional Competition in 2004
Honors: Texas Young Lawyer's Association Team Finalist
Honors: Board Member for the Jessup International Moot Court in Toronto in 2001
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University at Buffalo Law School,
Buffalo,
New York, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Canisius College, 1999
B.A.
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Canisius College, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Coaching Assistant for the University at Buffalo Law School Trial Team
- Board Member for the Northwest Community Mental Health Facility
- Radio Color Commentator for the Canisius College Men's Basketball Team
Bar Admissions
- New York
Other Affiliations
- Erie County Bar Association (Member)
- Bar Association of Erie County (Member)
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
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