Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak

Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP is a Buffalo based law firm with a deep focus on insurance defense and coverage analysis, civil litigation, and strategic business services across New York State. Founded in 1994 by Pat Kenney, Judi Shelton and Tom Liptak, the firm maintains offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, White Plains and New York City to serve insurers, self insureds, and businesses facing complex disputes. The firm combines decades of experience with disciplined advocacy to deliver practical, results-oriented counsel in high stakes matters.

The firm has earned a strong reputation for practical, responsive client service and outcomes-driven advocacy. Its lawyers collaborate closely with clients and claims professionals to tailor strategies that balance risk, cost and speed. The practice has been recognized for excellence through industry accolades including Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers selections in 2024. The culture emphasizes being easy to work with while delivering tough to beat results.

In addition to litigation, KSLN offers strategic business counsel as outside general counsel, assisting with entity formation and governance, contract drafting and negotiation, risk management, regulatory compliance and employment policies. The firm also supports ongoing business needs through advisory services, disputes avoidance, and efficient, scalable solutions designed to protect client interests and support growth.