Laraine Kelley

Laraine Kelley


Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

Recognized since 2003

Buffalo, New York

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Laraine Kelley concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury law, including medical malpractice, construction accidents, automobile injuries, and products liability. Numerous local attorneys refer their complex litigation matters to Ms. Kelley as her experience and dedication are valuable factors in difficult cases.

Speaking Engagements

  • Frequent lecturer in the area of civil litigation, particularly medical malpractice, products liability law, and civil trial procedure

Practice Areas

Results

Over the course of her career, Ms. Kelley has helped hundreds of clients and has acted as lead trial counsel in numerous cases. She has been responsible for personal injury recoveries on behalf of catastrophically injured plaintiffs including those listed below.

  • $9,000,000A young child received for brain injuries caused by a delayed cesarean section
  • $8,800,000A young woman received for a severe injury caused by a defective post-hole digger
  • $4,500,000A young woman received settlement for improper handling of an allergic reaction by ambulance paramedics
  • $3,000,000A family received following the death of a man due to medical malpractice
  • $2,450,000A young woman received award following a misdiagnosis of eye disease resulting in loss of vision
  • $2,300,000A patient received award after loss of an endotracheal tube resulting in cardiac arrest
  • $2,000,000An individual who lost a limb received award due to the delayed diagnosis of an infectious disease
  • $1,900,000A person received settlement for liver damage sustained due to the lack of monitoring of a prescription drug
  • $1,800,000An injured worker received as a result of a fall
  • $1,500,000The family of a woman who received as a result of a delayed diagnosis of cancer
  • $1,450,000A gentleman who received a settlement after a delayed diagnosis of an injection following cardiac surgery
  • $1,000,000A award received following delayed diagnosis of pneumonia and need for emergency surgery
  • $1,000,000a settlement received following misdiagnosis of abdominal aneurysm as hernia
  • $900,000A woman who was awarded as a result of the delay in corrective surgery following a hysterectomy
  • $750,000A woman’s family who received for delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
  • $500,000An individual received for a delayed emergency room diagnosis of a heart condition
  • $450,000A award received following misdiagnosis of kidney cancer and delay in treatment
  • $450,000A award as a result of nursing error resulting in overdosing of insulin in diabetic patient

In the News

Laraine Kelley is regularly featured in regional media, providing analysis on issues concerning medical malpractice law and commenting on results she has achieved for her clients. Below are links to some of stories featuring Ms. Kelley.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 42 Delaware Avenue, Suite 120
    Buffalo, NY 14202
Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 1979
  • University of Virginia, B.A. Phi Beta Kappa, graduated 1975
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Bar Association of Erie County - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Federal Clerkships
  • United States District Court

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2025)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2019)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2018)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2017)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2014)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
  • Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Who’s Who in Law: Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal‘s final 2012 issue of “Who’s Who in Law” for Personal Injury
  • Women Helping Women Award: Winner of “Women Helping Women” award presented by the National Organization for Women
  • Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2013: Named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year” for 2013 by Best Lawyers in America.
  • Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2014: Named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs’ Lawyer of the Year” for 2014 by Best Lawyers in America.
  • Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2017: Named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 by Best Lawyers in America.
  • Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2018: Named “Buffalo Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs’ Lawyer of the Year” for 2018 by Best Lawyers in America.
  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell: AV Peer Review Rating, signifying the highest recognition in legal ability and professional ethics
  • Super Lawyers: Among the Top 25 female attorneys named to Upstate New York Super Lawyers
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Named to Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Legal Malpractice Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Litigation

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