Rafael O. Gomez

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Business Litigation, Personal Injury – General: Defense

Focus areas

Assault, Construction Accident, Employment Law – Employee, Labor Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Sexual Harassment, Slip and Fall, Wage & Hour Laws, Wrongful Death

Rafael O. Gomez, Esq., serves as a partner at Gomez Law, LLC, a legal practice situated in Buffalo, New York. Widely acknowledged as one of the foremost trial attorneys in his locality, Mr. Gomez boasts over 19 years of legal expertise, delivering unparalleled advocacy and assistance to clients spanning Erie and Niagara counties, as well as other areas in western New York, who require legal representation for a diverse range of matters, including:

• Cases related to employment discrimination and sexual harassment
• Instances of pregnancy discrimination
• Disputes involving wages and hours
• Personal injury and wrongful death claims brought by plaintiffs
• Cases of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse
• Incidents of construction accidents
• Automobile and trucking accidents
• Slip-and-fall accidents
• Claims associated with defective products
• FELA claims and aviation accidents
• Matters involving toxic torts, mold, and asbestos exposure
• Cases involving brain and birth injuries

Throughout his illustrious legal career, Mr. Gomez has achieved significant success in aiding his clients in navigating complex legal challenges that impact their lives and livelihoods. He has secured complete and equitable restitution for mistreated employees while holding their employers accountable for their illicit business practices. Simultaneously, he has secured millions of dollars in compensation for his personal injury plaintiffs, earning a reputation for his assertive approach in ensuring his clients receive the justice they rightfully deserve.

In recognition of his exceptional professionalism and dedication to service, Mr. Gomez has garnered top rankings and endorsements from his legal peers. He has been honored with the Nuestro Orgullo Award by Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc., and featured in Business First’s Who’s Who in Law. Mr. Gomez has also received a Superb rating of 10 out of 10 from clients on Avvo, along with numerous positive testimonials and referrals from satisfied individuals.

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1997, Mr. Gomez earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2000 from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law.

Mr. Gomez maintains active memberships in various professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Erie County, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. He has authored several publications and conducted numerous lectures on diverse legal topics across his region.