Overview
Diane R. Tiveron has practiced corporate and business law since admission to the New York State Bar in 1990. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School and her B.A. in economics and political science from Canisius College, magna cum laude. Recently, in continuing her education, she has successfully completed her Mini-M.B.A. Certificate through Canisius College.
Ms. Tiveron has been with the firm for over twenty-seven years. In addition to managing the firm, Ms. Tiveron also is the head of HoganWillig's Corporate & Business Law Department. She assists clients with business formations (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, and limited liability companies), acquisitions, sales, or dissolutions, as well as the preparation of any commercial document/contract, ranging from an employment agreement to a lease. She counsels non-for-profit organizations on nonprofit law and governance, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, and 501(c) classifications. She provides practical strategies attuned to the unique needs of each client. She also frequently advises clients in Landlord/Tenant matters and has presented a number of seminars in this area of law.
Ms. Tiveron also counsels individuals with bankruptcy issues (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) and assists many creditors with protecting their rights in bankruptcy. She is able to provide assistance to creditors with their general collection needs as well as provide troubled businesses advice and counsel. Additionally, she oversees the representation of an automobile lender statewide.
In partnership with our Litigation Department, Ms. Tiveron engages in civil litigation in all courts in Western New York with regard to commercial issues such as breach of contract, fraud, collections, foreclosure and business disputes. In addition, she coordinates the firm's per diem assistance to law firms and attorneys outside the area.
Ms. Tiveron has been voted an Upstate New York "Super Lawyer" in the area of Business/Corporate Law and Business Litigation every year since 2007. She has also been selected as one of Western New York's Legal Elite Leaders in Business law for both 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and is listed as "Top Attorney, Business" in accordance with her 10.0/10.0 rating on AVVO.
She has served as President of the Board of Directors for Amherst Meals on Wheels and on the Board of Trustees Member of Cardinal O'Hara High School; as Past Vice President and Board Member for Southeast Works, a local not-for-profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Currently, she serves as Treasurer for GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers and volunteers for the Western New York Food Shuttle.
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Honors & Awards
SuperLawyers, Upstate New York Edition, 2007-2017 - Corporate Law
Who's Who in Law, Business First of Buffalo, 2004
Who's Who Among Executive Women, Business First of Buffalo, 2002
Legal Elite of Western New York 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 - Legal Leader
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Professional & Community Activities
Professional & Community Activities
Bar Association of Erie County, Member
New York State Bar Association, Member
Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, Western New York Chapter, Member
Southeast Works, Inc., Past Vice President and Member, Board of Directors
Amherst Meals on Wheels, Past President, Board of Directors
Cardinal O'Hara High School, Past Member, Board of Trustees
Food Shuttle of Western New York, Volunteer
UB Law Alumni Board, Member
GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, Treasurer
News
News
- Buffalo Business First , December 21, 2021
- Reopening and rebounding from NY-Covid ShutdownBuffalo Business First , July 10, 2020
- Buffalo Business First, April 7, 2020
- COVID-19 ProcedureMarch 11, 2020
- Buffalo Business First & Buffalo Law Journal, September 23, 2019
- Super Lawyers, August 14, 2019
- Channel 4 News, August 13, 2019
- Community Education ClassMarch 19, 2019
- Buffalo Business First, February 19, 2019
- HoganWillig PLLC- Press Release, February 14, 2019
- HoganWillig Press Release, January 28, 2019
- Buffalo Business First & Buffalo Law Journal, September 27, 2018
- August 13, 2018
- August 24, 2017
- September 21, 2016
- August 4, 2016
- June 9, 2016
- June 2, 2016
- May 2, 2016
- September 16, 2015
- August 24, 2011
- August 21, 2009
Seminars & Speaking Engagements
- With Good Neighbors Credit Union30 Brunswick Rd. Depew, NY, November 12, 2019
- D'Youville College, November 6, 2019
- Niagara Regional Credit UnionApril 18, 2019
- Presentation on legal issues facing young adultsKenan House & Taylor Theater, April 3, 2019
- Adam's Mark Hotel, June 18, 2018
- The DoubleTree Club by Hilton (Buffalo), February 23, 2017
Social Media
Blog Posts
- HoganWillig Blog, February 8, 2019
- HoganWillig Blog, October 8, 2018
- HoganWillig Blog, December 27, 2017
- HoganWillig Blog, July 5, 2017
- HoganWillig Blog, June 16, 2017
- HoganWillig Blog, June 9, 2017
- HoganWillig Blog, February 22, 2016
- HoganWillig Blog, December 28, 2014
- HoganWillig Blog, December 25, 2014
- HoganWillig Blog, December 22, 2014
- HoganWillig Blog, October 24, 2012
- HoganWillig Blog, August 2, 2012
- HoganWillig Blog, June 7, 2012
- HoganWillig Blog, May 15, 2012
- HoganWillig Blog, July 24, 2010
- HoganWillig Blog, October 27, 2008
Practice Areas
- Business Interruption Insurance Claims
- Business Restructuring
- Child Victims Act
- Class Action Lawsuits
- Corporate & Business Law
- COVID-19-Resource-Center
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Estates, Estate Planning and Elder Law
- Fire/EMS Law
- Long-Term Care Planning
- NY Constitutional Challenge of Executive Order 202
- Wealth Management
Admissions
- New York State, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. Court Appeals, Second Circuit
- Bankruptcy Court, Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
- U.S. Tax Court
- Peacemakers Court, Seneca Nation of Indians
Education
J.D., 1989, State University at Buffalo School of Law, cum laude
- Law Review Note and Comment Editor
B.A. in Economics/Political Science, 1986, Canisius College, magna cum laude
Mini-M.B.A., Canisius College