James M. O'Keefe - Williamsville, NY
Attorney at William Mattar Law Offices
Car Accident Lawyers in Williamsville, NY
6720 Main St. Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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18
Years
Experience
Williamsville Car Accident Lawyer
Updated: 07/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Car Accident
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. O'Keefe practices in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on insurance matters, including: motor vehicle accidents and nursing home defense. He also assists clients concerning commercial disputes.
He is a graduate of Niagara University and the University at Buffalo Law School. While in law school, Mr. O'Keefe was a member of the Buffalo Moot Court Board, as well as the Jessup International Law Moot Court Board. He was selected to the Order of Barristers for his participation in national and international moot court competitions.
Mr. O'Keefe is a member of the New York State and Erie County Bar Associations. He also serves as secretary and education committee co-chair for the University at Buffalo Law School's Graduates of the Last Decade ("GOLD") Group. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- New York Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2013-2018
Other Sources of Feedback About James M. O'Keefe
Included on the 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 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
Legal Education
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SUNY Buffalo Law School, University at Buffalo,
Buffalo,
New York, 2007
J.D.
Honors: Order of Barristers
Honors: Desmond Moot Court Competition, Finalist
Honors: Fasken Martineau international law moot court competition, Participant
Honors: Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition, Participant
Honors: Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Non Legal Education
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Niagara University, 2000
B.A.
Minor: Education
Major: English
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- SUNY Buffalo Law School Alumni Association, Board of Directors
- Southtowns Family YMCA, Volunteer Boxing Instructor
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2008
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2008
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York, 2008
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Erie County
- SUNY Buffalo Law School, Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Group (Former President)
- SUNY Buffalo Law School, Education Committee (Co-Chair)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Western New York Chapter)
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