Frank LoTempio III, prides himself on providing each client with personal and professional service. Mr. LoTempio graduated cum laude from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science where he also received two Management Certificates of Business from the esteemed Simon School of Business. Mr. LoTempio earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. While in law school, Mr. LoTempio clerked for the United Steelworkers of America Office of General Counsel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in New York State, the State of Florida and the United States District Court Western District of New York.
Mr. LoTempio concentrates his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, personal injury, corporate law and criminal defense. He has litigated and negotiated countless civil actions including serious personal injury actions, breach of contract cases, libel, slander and employment law. Mr. LoTempio’s practice also includes representing a number of local and international businesses in a variety of industries. He advises them on all aspects of their business enterprises, including employment issues, contract negotiations, corporate organization and other daily legal issues that arise. Most notably, Mr. LoTempio is considered one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in the area and has received Lead Counsel Verification in Criminal Law for State Felony and Misdemeanor. He has successfully negotiated favorable outcomes for his clients and has tried criminal cases including vehicular homicide, DWI, DWAI, murder, rape and larceny. He’s a zealous advocate for every one of his clients.
Mr. LoTempio has a complete understanding of the court system and legal process and expertly matches his client’s needs with the proper legal strategy. This is the keystone of Mr. LoTempio’s philosophy of client service. He knows the law, how it functions and is never afraid to go to court. Through his experience, hard work and professionalism, Mr. LoTempio has built solid relationships within the legal and corporate communities. Frank LoTempio III brings a pragmatic approach to solving problems and provides personal attention to every case.
University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York
Juris Doctor
Honors: Clerk, United Steelworkers of America Office of General Counsel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University of Rochester, Rochester
B.A. cum laude – 1994
Honors: Management Certificates of Business, Simon School of Business
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business
United Steelworkers of America Office of General Counsel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Clerk
America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®
Erie County Bar Association, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
Amherst Industrial Development Agency, Member
Erie County Bar Association Board, Former Director
American Bar Association, Member
Ashford Hollow Foundation, Board of Directors
Former Member, Catholic Charities Annual Fund Committee
Former Member, Alumnae Board of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
Former Director, The Buffalo Club Board of Directors
Member, Italian American Police Association
Member, Park County Club Board of Governors
Board of Directors, Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors, Delaware Soccer Club
Board Member, Goodwill of WNY
Theta Chi