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Porter, Richard J.

Richard J. Porter - Buffalo, NY

Attorney at Hagelin Spencer LLC

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135 Delaware Ave. Ste. 200 Buffalo, NY 14202 - 2500

716-849-3500 Call Now Email Website Website

Updated: 04/21/2026

Attorney Information

Overview

RJ obtained a degree in political science and economics from the University at Buffalo and his law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School.While in law school, Richard competed on, and later was an assistant coach of, the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and is responsible for civil litigation including insurance defense, automobile negligence, premises liability, and no-fault. He has tried numerous cases to verdict across New York State and has also argued successfully at the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Richard is a member of the Erie County Bar Association.

Education

  • Legal Education

    • SUNY Buffalo Law School, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
      J.D.

  • Non Legal Education

    • University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, 2010
      B.A.
      Honors: cum laude
      Major: Economics and Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Associate

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Other Affiliations

  • NY State Bar Association (Member)
  • Erie County Bar Association (Member)

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