F. David Rusin - Williamsville, NY

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

• 

  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

• 

  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

F. David Rusin included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Car Accident Attorney / Attorney Manager

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer, Program “The Complete Civil Trial Attorney”: Rules of Ethics You Must Follow: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (Oct. 2025)
  
• Lecturer, Program “New York Rules of Evidence”: Hearsay and Motions: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (Oct. 2025)
  
• Lecturer, Program “Social Media Marketing – Keeping Ethics Front and Center”: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (Apr. 2025)
  
• Lecturer, Program “The Complete Civil Trial Attorney” – Topic Ethical Issues for Trial Lawyers: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Webinar (Feb. 2025)
  
• Lecturer, Legal Ethics 2024 Wrap-Up – Topics 1. Worst Mistakes Attorneys Make with Social Media, Advertising Online Reviews, and 2. Using AI in Legal Practice: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (December 2024)
  
• Lecturer, The Rules of Evidence – Creative Insights from Top Trial Lawyers: Topics covered 1. Using Motions in Limine and 2. Authenticating Social Media, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (November 2024)
  
• Lecturer, The Complete Civil Trial Attorney – Topic: Ethical Issues for Trial Lawyers, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Webinar (August 2024)
  
• Lecturer, The Rules of Evidence – Topic: Creative Insights from Top Trial Lawyers, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (May 2024)
  
• Lecturer, The Complete Civil Trial Attorney – Topic: Ethical Issues for Trial Lawyers, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (March 2024)
  
• Presentation, ESI as Evidence, Emerald Group Attorney Conference, San Diego, California, Live (January 2024)
  
• Lecturer, Big Six Admissibility Questions and Understanding Hearsay: National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (December 2023)
  
• Lecturer, Legal Ethics, Tech and Social Media: Updates and Hot Topics, including AI. National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (December 2023)
  
• Lecturer, How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out), National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (March 2023)
  
• Lecturer, Legal Research Secrets and Shortcuts, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (February 2023)
  
• Lecturer, How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Admitted in New York. National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (December 2022)
  
• Lecturer, New York Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish. National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (October 2022)
  
• Lecturer, How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out). National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (March 2022)
  
• Lecturer, How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Online Seminar (June 2021)
  
• Lecturer, New York Discovery: Mastering the Basics of Discovery, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Audio Webinar simulcast/teleconference (March 2021)
  
• Lecturer, How to Deal With a Rambo Litigator, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Audio Webinar simulcast/teleconference (September 2020)
  
• Lecturer, Tips for Non-Techy Litigators: Social Media Evidence, Electronic Trial Presentations and More, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Audio Webinar simulcast/teleconference (September 2020)
  
• Lecturer, Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Audio Webinar simulcast (April 2020)
  
• Lecturer, The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Program (November 2019)
  
• Lecturer, How to Authenticate Social Media and Email Evidence, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Audio Webinar simulcast (October 2019)
  
• Lecturer, Civil Trials From Start to Finish, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Program (March 2019)
  
• Lecturer, Authenticating Social Media & Email Evidence, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Teleconference (February 2019)
  
• Lecturer, Automobile Litigation: Handling Auto Accident Case Key Considerations in Advising Clients in NYS, New York State Bar Association CLE (Scheduled July 2018)
  
• Lecturer, How to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Program (Dec. 2018)
  
• Lecturer, Combating “Rambo” Litigators – Practical and Effective How-To’s, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Live Program (October 2018)
  
• Lecturer, Bridging the Gap: Automobile Litigation and Advising Clients in NY, New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education, Live program and Webcast (July 2018)
  
• Lecturer, Social Media Evidence, IPE Continuing Legal Education, National Teleconference Audio Webinar, simulcast on various legal websites. (March 2018)
  
• Lecturer, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Advanced Practice, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education (November 2017)
  
• Lecturer, Hearsay, Email, Business Records and Social Media – In the Trenches, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education (October 2017)
  
• Lecturer, Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Should Know, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, National Teleconference Audio Webinar, simulcast on various websites (June 2017)
  
• Lecturer, Advanced Civil Litigation Skills, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education; Buffalo, NY (June 2017)
  
• Lecturer, Legal Ethics of Email, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education; Buffalo, NY (May 2017)
  
• Lecturer, How to Get Your Social Media Admitted, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, National Teleconference Audio Webinar, simulcast on various websites (March 2017)
  
• Lecturer, Social Media Evidence, IPE Continuing Legal Education, National Teleconference Audio Webinar, simulcast on various websites (January 2017)
  
• Adjunct Instructor – Medaille College, Buffalo, New York: Business Law, Business Ethics (2010; 2019 – 2023)
  
• NBI (National Business Institute) CLE Instructor, 2017-Present

Representative Cases

• Thomas-Vasciannie v. State of New York

Published Works

Articles

• Author, Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web, National Business Institute, Live Program (April, 2020)
  
• Author, Handling Social Media, E-Mail, Video and Other ESI: Seminar Everything You Don’t Know About E-Discovery (But You Wish You Did), National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, Work Presented at Cherry Hill, New Jersey (October 2013)
  
• Author, Eliminating Bias and Building Equity, for presentation at National Business Institute Seminar Entitled “Exploring Professionalism’s Ideals in New York” Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Buffalo, New York (October 2002)
  

Bar Admissions

• New York, 1983
• Supreme Court of the United States of America
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Arizona
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
• U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
• U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Western District of New York

Other Affiliations

• New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Western New York Chapter
• American Bar Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
• Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, 2011 - Present (Member)
• Bar Association of Erie County (Member)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)