Rafael O. Gomez

Attorney Rafael O. Gomez is a partner with Gomez Law, LLC, a law firm in Buffalo, New York. Widely regarded as one of the top trial attorneys in his region, Mr. Gomez has more than 19 years of legal experience, and he provides unmatched advocacy and support to clients throughout Erie and Niagara counties and the rest of western New York who have legal needs involving any of the following:

·       Employment discrimination and sexual harassment

·       Pregnancy discrimination

·       Wage and hour disputes

·       Plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death claims

·       Medical malpractice and nursing home abuse

·       Construction accidents

·       Automobile and trucking accidents

·       Slip-and-fall accidents

·       Defective products

·       FELA claims and aviation accidents

·       Toxic torts, mold and asbestos exposure

·       Brain and birth injuries

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Gomez has achieved considerable success helping his clients with the serious and complex legal challenges that affect their lives and livelihoods. From his efforts, he has obtained full and fair restitution for aggrieved employees while holding their employers accountable for their unlawful business practices. During the same time, he has recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for his plaintiff injury victims, and he has gained a reputation for his aggressive approach to helping his clients find the justice they deserve.

In honor of his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Gomez has earned top rankings and endorsements from his peers, and he received the Nuestro Orgullo Award from Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc., as well as a listing in Business First's Who's Who in Law. He has also received Superb, 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo along with many positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

A 1997 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. Gomez obtained his Juris Doctor in 2000 from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.

Mr. Gomez is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. He also has several publications to his credit, and he has conducted lectures across his region on a variety of legal topics.