Stafford Duff Ritchie II, Business Attorney in Buffalo, New York

Stafford concentrates on business, contracts, employment, and landlord/tenant. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stafford handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Contracts

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• Employment

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• Landlord/Tenant

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Stafford's primary office is at P.O. Box 1412, Buffalo, NY, 14226-7412. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stafford usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Stafford discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Stafford for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stafford walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Stafford offer a free consultation?

  Stafford charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stafford's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stafford's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in New York typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stafford gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Stafford take my case if I'm outside Buffalo?

  Stafford is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stafford will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Stafford?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stafford will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Stafford accepting new business clients right now?

  Stafford's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.