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Associated with the firm since 1999, Mr. Cross concentrates his practice in state and federal business litigation as well as environmental matters. His work responsibilities also include involvement in counseling business and political organizations and corporate counsel functions. In his litigation practice, Mr. Cross handles complex contract disputes, products liability issues, construction concerns and other general civil litigation. With respect to his environmental practice, Mr. Cross is involved with complex multiparty environmental litigation that regularly includes discovery, motion practice, and alternative dispute resolution. He has handled CERCLA actions, Navigation law claims and toxic tort suits, to name only a few. He regularly coordinates with technical consultants and regulatory agencies. Mr. Cross is also involved with compliance issues and environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions as well as real property acquisitions. Partner Tel: 716.853.5100 Fax: 716.853.5199 Practice Areas: Litigation Corporate Counsel Publications: Just a Little Longer Mrs. Suitum, Your Case is Just About Ripe for Review: Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Board, 9 Vill. Envtl. L.J. 439 (1998) Contributor to New York Law Journal , Quarterly Column, "Western District Roundup" (2000 - 2003) Education: Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1999) Editor-in-Chief: Villanova Environmental Law Journal Canisius College (B.A., History 1996) Admitted To Practice: State of New York United States District Court, Western District of New York United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York Professional Associations: American Bar Association New York State Bar Association Bar Association of Erie County Article 81 Court Approved Guardian/Evaluator/Attorney for AIP Volunteer Lawyers Project (Participating Attorney) Present Activities: Member - Greater Niagara Frontier Boy Scouts Career Day Organization Committee Member/Secretary - First Trinity Lutheran Church Governing Council, Tonawanda, New York Member - Milak Memorial Scholarship Board. | 