Laura B. Gardiner - Buffalo, NY
Attorney at Hagelin Spencer LLC
Insurance defense litigation Lawyers in Buffalo, NY
135 Delaware Ave. Ste. 200 Buffalo, NY 14202 - 2500
Buffalo Insurance defense litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance defense litigation
- Civil liability litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Laura attended the University at Buffalo for her undergraduate studies, where she graduated summa cum laude with dual majors in psychology and legal studies. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law, graduating magna cum laude, and was inducted into the Order of the Coif in recognition of her academic excellence. While attending law school, she worked for Hagelin Spencer as a law clerk, gaining early, hands-on exposure to litigation practice. She was an active member of the trial advocacy program and competed in a national trial competition, further refining her courtroom and advocacy skills.
Laura concentrates her practice in insurance defense litigation, where she represents clients in a wide range of complex matters, including premises liability, Labor Law, motor vehicle accident, and property damage litigation.
Education
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Legal Education
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University at Buffalo Law School,
Buffalo,
New York
Juris Doctor
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
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University at Buffalo Law School,
Buffalo,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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University at Buffalo
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Psychology
Major: Legal studies
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University at Buffalo
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
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