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Craig Z. Small

Craig Z. Small

 
  • Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice...
  • New York
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Lisa J. Allen
Lisa J. Allen April 5, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Craig Small is one of the handful of elite injury attorneys in Western New York recognized for his exceptional litigation skills and ability to effectively resolve cases for his clients in the most efficient and compassionate manner possible. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Craig Small acts as both consulting counsel to my law firm and is the primary referral attorney for my clients' personal injury and litigation matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Craig Small acts as both consulting counsel to my law firm and is the primary referral attorney for my clients' personal injury and litigation matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last twenty years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

The best injury attorney in Western New York; especially compassionate and efficient in handling elder law/elder abuse cases and representing disabled plaintiffs needing assistance in navigating Medicaid lien and public benefits eligibility requirements.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I have found this attorney to be an exceptional resource on procedural issues and analysis; he is meticulous on follow-up and every mutual client I have referred to him has remarked upon his professional demeanor and compassionate manner in handling their cases.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Craig Small is one of those rare attorneys who is happy to assist his colleagues in achieving resolution of even the most complicated legal cases; he has the uncanny ability to pinpoint the essential legal issues in each case and is candid in his analysis of the relative merits of the position of each side; as a result, he is highly respected by the local legal community and is exceptionally effective in resolving difficult cases and achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Craig Small maintains ongoing contact with both referring attorneys and his clients throughout the litigation process; both he and his staff are exceptionally informative and helpful in providing status updates and returning telephone calls. He is particularly skilled at explaining complicated legal issues in an easy-to-understand and empathetic manner to elderly and disabled clients who require a little extra patience and compassion.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Craig Small rates among the best lawyers in New York in both professionalism and ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Personal injury law; elder abuse and neglect; general litigation matters.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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