Buffalo Attorney
Associate Attorney
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Attorney Emily L. Oczytko received a four-year NCAA athletic scholarship at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she received her undergraduate degree. After receiving her degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law, she came back home to receive her Juris Doctor from The University at Buffalo School of Law.
Ms. Oczytko brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice. Prior to attending law school, Emily worked as a law clerk and paralegal for several years at a personal injury firm. That unique experience enabled Emily to observe a case from inception, through the full legal process, and work on each step along the way to conclusion.
In addition, Emily is proud to have organized a donation drive to the Family Justice Center in 2023 after working with victims of Domestic Violence. She also helped create the Western New York Women’s Foundation Voter Education Guide in 2022.
Emily handles all areas of personal injury on behalf of persons harmed as a result of the negligence of others, including car crashes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and slip/trip and fall incidents, among others. She is admitted to the New York State Bar.
Emily looks forward to pursuing her passion for justice to help injured persons in the Western New York community, and advocate for them to receive the full compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in an accident by another’s negligence, contact Attorney Emily Oczytko to fight and help you earn maximum compensation!
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