Anthony J. Kuhn

Top rated Appellate attorney in Buffalo, New York

Tully Rinckey PLLC
Anthony J. Kuhn
Tully Rinckey PLLC

Practice areas: Appellate, Business & Corporate, Employment & Labor; view more

Licensed in New York since: 2016

Education: University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY

Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026

Tully Rinckey PLLC

5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221 Visit website
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As the managing partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC, based in Buffalo, New York, Anthony J. Kuhn brings a broad legal background and experience in complex legal matters. His practice encompasses appellate law, business law, congressional investigations, employment law, military law and security clearance representation. He assists individuals and organizations navigating challenging legal issues, drawing on his knowledge of litigation, regulatory requirements, and the legal processes governing military and civilian matters.

Mr. Kuhn’s professional responsibilities include addressing legal questions that require careful analysis, strategic planning, and a thorough understanding of applicable laws and procedures. His work across multiple areas of law reflects a commitment to providing thoughtful legal guidance and helping clients understand their rights, obligations and available options. 

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Kuhn maintains an active role in professional organizations. He serves as chairperson of the Veterans in Economic Transition Conference and the National Security Lawyers Association. These leadership positions reflect his involvement in professional discussions concerning veterans’ economic transitions and national security law. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County.

Mr. Kuhn earned his Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, cum laude, from Buffalo State University in 2011. He subsequently received his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2015. His academic background provided a foundation for his legal career and professional work in areas involving criminal justice, litigation and government-related legal matters.

Mr. Kuhn is admitted to practice before several federal and military courts, including the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. His admissions also include the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.

Practice areas

Appellate, Business/Corporate, Employment & Labor: Employer, Military/Veterans Law

Focus areas

Appeals, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Military & Veterans Law

  • 70% Appellate
  • 10% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Employment & Labor: Employer
  • 10% Military/Veterans Law

First Admitted: 2016, New York

Professional Webpage: https://www.tullylegal.com/attorneys/anthony-j-kuhn/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • State of New York
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
  • U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals
  • U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
  • U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • Bar Association of Erie County, Member
  • New York State Bar Association, Member
  • Veterans in Economic Transition Conference, Chairperson
  • Bar Association of Erie County's Committee for Servicemembers and Veterans' Legal Issues, Chair, 2020
  • National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA), Board Chair
  • Nation’s First Military Discharge Upgrade Advisory Board, Member

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 2016

Educational Background

  • Buffalo State University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, cum laude (Alpha Phi Sigma), 2011

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Adjunct professor for the University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY's first-of-its-kind asynchronistic nationwide Veterans Law course

Honors

  • Selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for eight years running (2018–2025)
  • 2025 Coach of the Year Award, recognizing his volunteer work with Niagara Wheatfield High School Wrestling.
  • 2025 Benjamin Lloyd Lifetime Service Award, recognizing his volunteer work with Niagara Wheatfield Amateur Athletics Inc.
  • 2025 Attorney of the Year – Leaders in Law, awarded by the Rochester Business Journal.
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America (2026)
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers (2025, 2026)
  • Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation (2025)
  • Selected to the Lawdragon 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know (2026)
  • Received the AVVO Client’s Choice Award, 2017
  • Named to the NYS Veterans Advocate of the Year Honor Roll for NYSBA, 2021
  • Distinguished Leader by the New York Law Journal, 2022
  • Named the National Security Lawyers Association Attorney of the Year, 2023
  • Judge Robert T. Russell Veteran Advocate of the Year Award from the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), 2023
  • Selected as a New York Law Journal Managing Partner of the Year Finalist in 2024 and 2025
  • Army Achievement Medal (10th award)
  • Silver De Fleury Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal (4th award)
  • WNY Heroes “Hero of the Month”, January 2015
  • Combat Action Badge
  • 2009 “WNY Army Reserve Soldier of the Year”
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)
  • Bronze Star Medal (2nd award)
  • Iraq Campaign Medal
  • Global War on Terror Service Medal
  • Army Good Conduct Medal
  • Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (8th award)
  • Drill Sergeant Badge

Industry Groups

  • DMDC
  • DOHA
  • Military; State Department
  • NBIB
  • Not-for-profits
  • OPM
  • SDVOB
  • VA

Office location for Anthony J. Kuhn

5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221

Phone: 855-812-4973

Selections

9 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026

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