John Fenz Email & Phone Number

Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area

Providing legal support to the Aviation Business Group which operates the Buffalo-Niagara region's international airports.

Administration of the Auto Bureau and Registrar Divisions of the County Clerk’s Office.

Buffalo, New York

Legal advisor to the Erie County Clerk handling all legal matters; County Clerk's liaison with the District Attorney, County Attorney and various state and federal agencies on legal matters; Render advice on questions concerning legal requirements for filing or recording documents and on matters requiring a legal opinion; Keep informed of changes in the law that affect the operation of the County Clerk's Office; Assist in maintaining liaison with other County Clerk's Offices throughout the… Show more Legal advisor to the Erie County Clerk handling all legal matters; County Clerk's liaison with the District Attorney, County Attorney and various state and federal agencies on legal matters; Render advice on questions concerning legal requirements for filing or recording documents and on matters requiring a legal opinion; Keep informed of changes in the law that affect the operation of the County Clerk's Office; Assist in maintaining liaison with other County Clerk's Offices throughout the state. Show less

West Seneca, New York

- Appointed Public Official and principal legal advisor to the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Departments- Prosecute, defend or otherwise coordinate lawsuits on behalf of Town- Advise municipality regarding collective bargaining, personnel matters and personnel contracts- Prepare and advise on proposed agreements with various State, County and non-governmental entities for the benefit of the Town- Advise with respect to Special Districts (ie -… Show more - Appointed Public Official and principal legal advisor to the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Town Departments- Prosecute, defend or otherwise coordinate lawsuits on behalf of Town- Advise municipality regarding collective bargaining, personnel matters and personnel contracts- Prepare and advise on proposed agreements with various State, County and non-governmental entities for the benefit of the Town- Advise with respect to Special Districts (ie - water, sewer, lighting, etc.)- Prepare local laws and amendments to the Town Code Show less

West Seneca, New York

Prosecute penal, property maintenance and vehicle & traffic violations taking place within the municipality at the Town of West Seneca Justice Court.

West Seneca, New York

- Primarily practice commercial litigation involving construction, breach of contract and business related disputes in state and federal courts- Wireless communications infrastructure construction dispute resolution and litigation- Counseling business entities regarding: formation; asset protection; pre-litigation strategic planning; governance; and entity survival- Commercial and residential real estate transactions including sale, purchase, financing and leasing - Represent… Show more - Primarily practice commercial litigation involving construction, breach of contract and business related disputes in state and federal courts- Wireless communications infrastructure construction dispute resolution and litigation- Counseling business entities regarding: formation; asset protection; pre-litigation strategic planning; governance; and entity survival- Commercial and residential real estate transactions including sale, purchase, financing and leasing - Represent clients in criminal matters and traffic court Show less

West Seneca, New York

- Primarily practice commercial litigation involving construction, breach of contract and business related disputes in state and federal courts- Counseling business entities regarding: formation; asset protection; pre-litigation strategic planning; governance; and entity survival- Commercial real estate transactions including sale, purchase, financing and leasing- Foreclosure Defense - Represent clients in criminal matters and traffic court- Personal injury matters-… Show more - Primarily practice commercial litigation involving construction, breach of contract and business related disputes in state and federal courts- Counseling business entities regarding: formation; asset protection; pre-litigation strategic planning; governance; and entity survival- Commercial real estate transactions including sale, purchase, financing and leasing- Foreclosure Defense - Represent clients in criminal matters and traffic court- Personal injury matters- Estate Planning Show less

Amherst, New York

- Preparing pleadings asserting clients rights in foreclosure proceedings- Leading conference calls with clients to monitor ongoing litigation and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to promote client’s interest and prevent delay during litigation- Extensive research for senior attorneys for issues involving client participation in federal programs

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Managed ongoing litigation and legal matters both in-house and with outside counsel- Worked closely with counsel and executives regarding settlement of disputes regarding joint ventures and associated entities- Worked day-to-day with project managers on construction projects to ensure work was completed satisfactorily and subcontractors were paid promptly- Worked closely with other executives to carry out both day-to-day and broad visions for development of the Company-… Show more - Managed ongoing litigation and legal matters both in-house and with outside counsel- Worked closely with counsel and executives regarding settlement of disputes regarding joint ventures and associated entities- Worked day-to-day with project managers on construction projects to ensure work was completed satisfactorily and subcontractors were paid promptly- Worked closely with other executives to carry out both day-to-day and broad visions for development of the Company- Managed legal matters and governance issues between related companies Show less

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: - Vice-President of the Student Bar Association; Member of Ohio Northern University Student Activities.

Ba, English Literature

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa UB Scholars