The Buffalo-based law firm of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP is pleased to announce that Jillian E. Deck, Andrea H. HusVar and Brendan H. Little and have been promoted to Partner.  

 Ms. Deck focuses her practice in the area of banking and financial transactions, representing senior lenders, equity sponsors, and borrowers in senior debt and mezzanine financing arrangements. She earned her J.D. from SUNY Buffalo Law School.

 Ms. HusVar focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, and general corporate and commercial matters. She regularly assists clients on structuring and documenting complex transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, public and private securities offerings, bank financings and joint ventures. Prior to joining the firm she worked in the corporate and securities group of Mayer Brown’s New York City office.

 Ms. HusVar earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.  

 Mr. Little focuses his practice primarily on commercial and business litigation matters including contractual disputes, shareholder derivative actions, claims asserted pursuant to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and real property litigation.

 Mr. Little earned his J.D. from Ohio Northern University College of Law.

 “The promotion of Jill, Andrea, and Brendan to partners in our firm is a reflection of their commitment to our clients' success through their demonstrated professional expertise, collegiality, and strong work ethic,” said Managing Partner Scott E. Friedman. “I am confident that these three attorneys will strengthen our already exceptional partnership here at Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman.”