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Scott M. Philbin


Gross Shuman, P.C.

Recognized since 2024

Buffalo, New York

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Scott Philbin is a Buffalo-based litigation attorney handling a broad array of business and commercial matters at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal court.

He routinely represents corporations, insurers and financial institutions in issues relating to breach of contract, the leasing of heavy construction equipment, enforcement of non-compete agreements, banking litigation, investor claims and commercial paper disputes. Scott also has experience in toxic tort cases involving silica and benzene, insurance coverage disputes, trust and estate litigation, commercial foreclosures, defense of attorneys and accountants in malpractice claims, zoning/land use actions, and insurance defense claims.

Relevant Experience

  • Defended municipality against putative class action suit alleging environmental exposure claims of neighbors adjacent to landfill.
  • Defended several businesses in claims for wrongful death arising out of workplace accidents.
  • Defended media company in putative class action suit against claims for unpaid wages.
  • Prosecution of actions to enforce terms of non-compete agreements.
  • Representation of construction equipment leasing company with respect to enforcement of lease terms.
  • Defense of silica suppliers against claims of silicosis resulting from occupational exposure.
  • Assisted equipment leasing company in repossession of equipment from food processing plant.
  • Prosecution of commercial foreclosure action.
  • Obtained dismissal of wrongful death case against architectural firm.
  • Secured Appellate Court reversal of village zoning board of appeals' denial of variance to builder of apartment complex.
  • Defense of financial institution against allegations of improper stock transfer based upon fraudulent endorsement.
  • Representation of law firm in declaratory judgment action seeking coverage from professional liability carrier relating to legal malpractice action.

Contact & Links
Locations
  • 465 Main Street, Suite 600
    Buffalo, NY 14203
  • 471 Delaware Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14202
Education
  • University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
  • University of Buffalo Law School, J.D. , graduated 1997
  • University of Rochester, B.A., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Susan G. Komen Upstate New York Affiliate - Past Board President
  • Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Community Board - Member
  • Erie County Bar Association - Judiciary Committee, Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Gross Shuman, P.C.
Headquarters: Buffalo, New York

12 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • New York Super Lawyers 2017-2023, Business Litigation

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

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