About Todd Michael

Todd M — Schiffmacher is a attorney based in Buffalo, New York, specializing in personal injury law. He has been licensed to practice in New York since 1999 and is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of New York, as well as the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York. Mr. Schiffmacher earned his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1998.

Prior to that, he graduated cum laude from St. John Fisher College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science. At Schiffmacher Cinelli Adoff LLP, located at 1207 Delaware Avenue, Suite 208, Buffalo, NY 14208, Mr. Schiffmacher handles a diverse caseload. His personal injury practice includes auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, and product liability cases. He also manages commercial and construction litigation, collections, landlord-tenant disputes, real estate matters, and estate planning.

Before co-founding Schiffmacher Cinelli Adoff LLP, Mr. Schiffmacher served as trial counsel for William K. Mattar, P.C. He was also associated with the law firms of Webster Szanyi, LLP and Feldman Kieffer & Herman, LLP. He is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the Erie County Bar Association. In 2024 and 2025, he was selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers list, recognizing his professional excellence.

Mr. Schiffmacher is fluent in English and offers free consultations to prospective clients. He is available to meet after normal business hours and on weekends.

Education

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

1995

St. John Fisher College

B.A. (1995) | English / Political Science

1991

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York
2nd Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 1999
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 1999
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York Bankruptcy Court · Admitted 1999

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Commercial Litigation Construction Litigation Collections Landlord-Tenant Real Estate Estate Planning

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeals

Professional Associations

New York State Bar Association

1999 - Current

Erie County Bar Association

1999 - Current