BUFFALO, NY – Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP has elected Richard M. Scherer, Jr. to the firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2018.

“Congratulations to Rich on this well-deserved accomplishment,” said Kevin J. Cross, the firm’s managing partner. “Being elected into partnership at a private legal practice is a milestone in one’s career. This election is a testament to the hard work and expertise Rich has demonstrated on behalf of our clients.”

Mr. Scherer concentrates his practice primarily in state and federal business litigation and general business consultation. His business litigation practice involves defending and prosecuting matters across New York State and in federal courts across the country. Mr. Scherer’s broad business litigation experience includes matters involving breach of contract, earn-out disputes, shareholder disputes, contractual indemnity claims, and defending claims brought under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).