Lecturer
(716) 878-6116
Campus Address: Classroom Building B218
ALTSHIF@BUFFALOSTATE.EDU
The following information is from Russo and Toner, LLP's website:
Florina Altshiler is a litigation attorney specializing in labor law and premise liability matters. Her practice also includes medical malpractice and general negligence law. Previously, Ms. Altshiler worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of Alaska where she handled the prosecution of the highest-level felonies including homicides, sexual assaults and violent felonies through jury trial. She has prosecuted over twenty cases through jury verdict. Prior to working as a prosecutor, Ms. Altshiler honed her litigation skills at nationally recognized law firms in New York City for seven years. She has significant experience in the areas of complex medical malpractice, premises liability and construction accident litigation.
Ms. Florinal Altshiler was featured in the Buffalo News.
Ms. Altshiler is the managing attorney for Russo and Toner, LLP’s Buffalo, NY office.
Education:
J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, 2005
International Studies Certificate from Binghamton University, 2003
B.A. in Psychology from Binghamton University, 2002
Experience:
Practicing attorney for over 10 years
Litigated cases at the State and Federal level through trial and appeal
Over 20 trials through jury verdict as first chair
Arbitrator, Civil Court of the City of New York
Instructor of Trial Advocacy at Columbia University in the City of New York
Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy (criminal and civil) at St. John’s School of Law
Mock Trial Coach, Anchorage High School
Admissions:
New York State, 2006
New Jersey State, 2005
Alaska State, 2013
United States District Courts of the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York
Honors:
Alaska State Legislature Citation
Dr. Thomas C. Beneventano Award for Legal Medicine
Rosenberg Scholar, St. John’s School of Law
Institutional Merit Scholar, St. John’s School of Law
2004 CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Trial Advocacy
U.S. President’s Student Service Award for Outstanding Service to America
United Hospital Fund’s Student Achievement Award
Rosefsky Language and Culture Scholar, Binghamton University
Semi-Finalist, Intel National Science Talent Search
Salomon Smith Barney Quality of Life Research Competition
New York City Hall Commendation for Research
Presentations:
Erie County Bar Association CLE Presenter: Pre-Litigation Statements Qualified Privilege or Defamation? April, 2015
Erie County Bar Association CLE Presenter: Intensive (two-day) Trial College, anticipated October, 2015
WGRZ-TV: Civil Trial Analysis of the Corasanti trial
Contributing writer in Law and Policy to The Public
Memberships:
Erie County Bar Association
National Ski Patrol
North Buffalo Organization, Board Member
New York Legal Assistance Group, Associate Board Member
Crisis Center, Rape Crisis Counselor
Languages:
Russian
Spanish
Political Science and Public Administration
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