Richmond Vona is proud to announce that nine attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. The attorneys recognized this year were selected through an extensive peer-review process that evaluates the professional abilities of lawyers in the same geographic and practice areas.
This honor reflects the dedication and skill Richmond Vona’s personal injury attorneys bring to their work on behalf of clients. While recognition from the legal community is meaningful, the firm remains focused on earning the trust of the people and families who turn to Richmond Vona during difficult times.
Best Lawyers has recognized attorneys through peer review since 1983. Richmond Vona has also had attorneys included in previous editions, with six of the firm’s attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Richmond Vona Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
The following Richmond Vona attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America:
- John Richmond has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Keith Vona has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Brian J. Alterio has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Peter F. Brady has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Herschel Gelber has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Timothy G. O’Connell has been recognized for: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Kristopher Schwarzmueller has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Michael T. Szczygiel has been recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Rebecca Postek has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
About Richmond Vona
The 2027 Best Lawyers recognition reflects the experience and commitment Richmond Vona’s attorneys bring to representing clients throughout Western New York. The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury law, representing people and families who have suffered serious injuries because of another person’s negligence.
With more than $250 million recovered for clients, Richmond Vona has built a strong record representing clients in serious personal injury cases. The firm’s attorneys handle a wide range of personal injury claims including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability
- Construction accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death
- Product liability
With offices in Buffalo, West Seneca, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, Richmond Vona serves personal injury clients throughout Western New York. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, contact Richmond Vona online or call 716-500-5678 to schedule a free consultation.