Mark R. Affronti
HUTCHESON, AFFRONTI & DEISINGER, P.C.
3755 Military Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14305
716.402.6099 (t)
716.402.6055 (f)
Mr. Affronti concentrates his practice on civil litigation matters, including trials and appellate advocacy, and has extensive experience in defending against medical and professional malpractice claims. He has spent more than a decade successfully representing area physicians, hospitals, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, medical groups, and other healthcare providers. Mr. Affronti also regularly defends physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals in licensing, governmental investigations, and disciplinary proceedings involving the New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department, through their respective agencies, including OPMC and OPD, as well as the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs. He has lectured at the University at Buffalo Medical School regarding avoidance of professional malpractice and licensing/disciplinary proceedings.
Mr. Affronti also devotes a considerable portion of his practice to advising corporate clients. In serving as counsel to a number of local companies, Mr. Affronti provides legal guidance on corporate structures, formation and governance, shareholder disputes, business divorce, acquisition and sale, insurance, compliance, and best practices. He has significant experience litigating commercial and construction disputes, breach of contract claims, and complex personal injury claims.
Mr. Affronti has been named a New York Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers® magazine and has been recognized by that publication each year since 2017. He presently serves as the Treasurer for the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas:
- Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Personal Injury
- Breach of Contract
- Employment and Discrimination Law
- Professional Licensing, Privileges, and Disciplinary Proceedings
- Complex Commercial Disputes
- Construction Litigation
- Corporate Structures and Governance
- Government Investigations
- Health Care Litigation
- Insurance
- Medical and Professional Malpractice Defense
- Product Liability Defense
Admitted to Practice
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Erie County
- Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Education
- University at Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude
- While in law school, Mr. Affronti was a Confidential Law Clerk Intern for the Hon. John T. Curtain, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York. He also received the prestigious Robert J. Connelly Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy.
- Elmira College, B.A., magna cum laude
- While in college, Mr. Affronti was a scholar-athlete, an Academic All-American, and captain of the Men’s soccer team.
