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    Volunteer Fire Departments

    Experienced Buffalo Lawyers Providing Strong Legal Counsel To Volunteer Fire Departments, Fire Companies, Firefighters and Fire Districts Throughout New York State.

    The experienced Buffalo business lawyers at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are available seven days a week by cell phone or email to answer your questions promptly and provide legal assistance. We would be pleased to provide your fire department, fire company or fire district with a detailed legal services proposal and references.

      How Can We Help You?


      The use of this form for communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

      Completing this form opts you in to receive select communications from Friedman & Ranzenhofer.

      Volunteer Fire Departments

      Experienced Buffalo Lawyers Providing Strong Legal Counsel To Volunteer Fire Departments, Fire Companies, Firefighters and Fire Districts Throughout New York State.

      The experienced Buffalo business lawyers at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are available seven days a week by cell phone or email to answer your questions promptly and provide legal assistance. We would be pleased to provide your fire department, fire company or fire district with a detailed legal services proposal and references.

      Volunteer Fire Departments

      Experienced Buffalo Lawyers Providing Strong Legal Counsel To Volunteer Fire Departments, Fire Companies, Firefighters and Fire Districts Throughout New York State.

      The experienced Buffalo business lawyers at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are available seven days a week by cell phone or email to answer your questions promptly and provide legal assistance. We would be pleased to provide your fire department, fire company or fire district with a detailed legal services proposal and references.

        How Can We Help You?


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        Let Our 69 Years of Experience Work For You

        Are you interested in legal assistance for your fire department, fire district, or fire company? If so, contact experienced Buffalo business attorney Robert Friedman for trusted guidance. He has helped countlessfire departments, fire districts and fire companies with legal advice, including related matters such as non-profit governance, for over 35 years. Let his experience work for you. Schedule a consultation
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        Mr. Ranzenhofer and his attorneys were great! My case was handled quickly and I got a great result – $300,000. I fell at my doctor’s office, so I knew it was a hard case. Mr. Ranzenhofer developed a strategy that got me a great result. I highly recommend Mr. Ranzenhofer and his team of attorneys.

        – Christine Rush

        Reasonable / Professional / Personable … Very nice man to speak to … He helped me feel safe and took away my fear in my legal situation. If or when needed he is ready to jump in and take over. Thank you, Carol

        – Carol Czosnyka

        We were treated in a respectful, professional and helpful manner while preparing our wills, healthcare proxies and power of attorney. Mr. Friedman took as much time as we needed to answer all of our questions and concerns. His staff was friendly and efficient. We highly recommend him.

        – John

        Highly recommended…Sam handled a case for me with a buffalo tow truck Company, we won our case and a judgment. Sam was highly professional knowledgeable and effective. He knows the local laws and how to get successful outcomes!

        – Mark

        I consulted with Justin Friedman in an effort to obtain reimbursement following damage to my personal property. Justin was diligent, tenacious, professional, and clearly dedicated to assisting me, all of which led to a very positive outcome. I was very impressed with his work and I highly recommend his office.

        – Lisa Kilanowski

        We provide all legal services required by New York volunteer fire departments, fire districts and fire companies, including advice on fire company and not-for-profit corporation governance, financing, operational management, membership and compliance issues; and apparatus acquisition and financing, bylaws, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations, personnel policies, Service Award Programs, training; ethics law, civil liability, Freedom of Information Law, contracts, membership, reporting requirements, and discipline. Our New York nonprofit and municipal experience makes us uniquely qualified to represent your organization:
        • 63 Years Representing Nonprofit Organizations and Corporations.
        • 34 Years Representing Municipalities.
        • 24/7 Availability: The experienced lawyers at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are available seven days a week by cell phone or email to answer your questions promptly and provide legal assistance.
        • Member of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of NY.
        We provide all legal services required by New York volunteer fire departments, fire districts and fire companies, including advice on:
        • fire company and not-for-profit corporation governance
        • financing
        • operational management
        • membership and compliance issues
        • apparatus acquisition and financing
        • bylaws
        • standard operating procedures
        • rules and regulations
        • personnel policies
        • Service Award Programs
        • training
        • ethics law
        • civil liability,
        • Freedom of Information Law,
        • contracts,
        • membership,
        • reporting requirements

        How Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC Helps Fire Companies, Fire Departments, Fire Districts And Individual Firefighters

        These are examples of how we have helped fire departments, fire districts and individual firefighters throughout New York State.
        • Advised an Erie County fire company on the use of lights and sirens by firemen.
        • Revised the membership application for an Erie County fire company.
        • Drafted a lease for a Genesee County fire district.
        • Represented an Oneida County fire district in obtaining funds from the county
        • Defended a Seneca County firefighter wrongfully terminated by a Seneca County fire district.
        • Conducted a disciplinary hearing for an Erie County fire company to suspend a firefighter who reported for a call under the influence of alcohol.
        • Advised an Erie County fire company on admitting junior members.
        • Advised an Erie County fire company on FOIL requests.
        • Conducted a disciplinary hearing for an Erie County fire company to suspend an emt who violated standard operating procedures.
        • Drafted an equipment lease for a Genesee County fire district.
        • Revised bylaws for an Erie County fire company.

        Our Experience

        • TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS: Representation of condo associations, service clubs, parent/teacher associations, professional associations, foundations, mobile home tenants’ associations, homeowners’ associations, animal rescue organizations, hospitals, churches, sports clubs, senior citizens centers and credit unions for over thirty-nine years.
        • RAFFLES: Created the Clarence Rotary Porsche Raffle. As Porsche Raffle Committee Chairman, oversaw the daily operation and administration of the raffle.
        • BYLAW REVISIONS: Revised the bylaws of the Clarence Rotary Club, Clarence Senior Center and Akron Senior Center.
        • BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Served on the boards of Hearts and Hands – Faith in Action, the Brothers of Mercy Foundation, Clarence Rotary Foundation, Clarence Rotary Club, Clarence Chamber of Commerce, New York Prosecutor’s Association and Akron Chamber of Commerce.
        • Attorney Robert Friedman is a former Clarence Town Attorney (6 years). He advised all departments and boards, including Ethics Board regarding FOIL requests; litigation; contracts; employee matters; Fire Department financing, budgets and LOSAP ; and procurement.
        • Clarence IDA Attorney (nine years).
        • Prosecutor for Clarence (19 years), Newstead (12 years) and Akron (10 years): prosecutions of building code, environmental, vehicle and penal law violations.
        • Environmental Special Legal Counsel for the Village of Alden and Town of Alden.
        • Special Counsel –Town of Amherst.
        • Director and Instructor of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Security Guard Courses. Created course material and instructed public and private sector security guards on their role in emergency medical and fire safety and evacuation.
        • Community Education Courses at Clarence Central, Erie Community College, Frontier Schools, Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, Niagara County Community College, Villa Maria College of Buffalo and Williamsville Schools on business law, criminal justice, mortgage foreclosures, property taxes, estate planning, landlord/tenant law, real estate law, workplace violence and debt collection.
        • Erie B.O.C.E.S. – New York State Real Estate Licensing Course.
        • Represented an Erie County fire company regarding town contract amendments.
        • Represented an Erie County fire company regarding the financing and purchase of a new fire truck.
        • Represented a Genesee County fire department in the sale of a firehouse and in obtaining Attorney General approval for that sale.
        • Represented Erie County fire company EMTs who witnessed a pedestrian fatality.
        • Drafted a release/hold-harmless agreement for the donation of Life Pak 500 defibrillators for an Erie County fire company.
        • Drafted a VBL resolution for an Erie County fire company to make available the coverage provided by General Municipal Law Section 209-11-b for an Erie County fire company.
        • Represented an Erie County fire department in the purchase of real estate.
        • Advised an Erie County fire company regarding the payment of prevailing wages for a building addition.
        • Drafted a fire truck purchase agreement for an Erie County fire company.
        • Advised an Erie County fire company regarding a building construction contract.
        • Revised the constitution of an Erie County fire company.
        The experienced volunteer fire department and district attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC are ready to help volunteer fire departments throughout New York State. We are currently accepting fire districts, fire departments and individual firefighters as new clients. For references and to schedule a meeting, contact attorney Robert Friedman directly anytime. Let our experience work for you.

        Client Reviews

        stars “Friedman & Ranzenhofer provided prompt, courteous and professional assistance regarding a current legal issue. We have used the services of this firm repeatedly because of their consistent high quality service levels.” – Ed Berowski

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        Let our experience work for you.
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        If you have questions about a legal issue, contact our experienced Buffalo attorneys today for dedicated representation.

        Let our experience work for you.
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