Small Firm. Big Defense.

Stillwell Visco is a boutique law firm in Buffalo, New York, that provides high level defense for our clients in civil litigation. Inside or outside of the courtroom, we are dedicated to every case, every client, every time.

Medical Malpractice Defense

Defending hospitals, physicians, nurses, dentists, and all other levels of healthcare providers.

Extended Care Facility Defense

Representing numerous skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and rehabilitation facilities across the state.

General Civil Litigation Defense

Assisting our clients in all areas of defense, from premises liability to products liability, and car accidents to contracts.

We're Stillwell Visco

Stillwell Visco was founded in 2018 by David M. Stillwell a trial attorney. Their goal was to have a firm that operates as a team, sharing ideas, experiences, and objectives to provide the best results for their clients and create a positive culture for their team members.  Partner John M. Visco joined them the following year, after having worked with them on cases for years.

Our Approach

At Stillwell Visco, we do things differently.  We focus on what is best for every individual client, and are not afraid of thinking outside of the box to get it done.  Our attorneys are known for their abilities and sensibilities alike.  We know that communication is key in defending your case, and we ensure that our clients are not only informed, but involved, every step of the way.

Our Team

Dave Stillwell Headshot

David M. Stillwell

Partner
  • Hospital Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Toxic Tort
  • Municipal Liability
  • Personal Injury Litigation

John M. Visco

Partner
  • Hospital/Healthcare Facility Defense
  • Medical and Professional Malpractice Defense
  • Dental Malpractice Defense
  • Healthcare – Litigation and Risk Management
  • Toxic Tort Defense
  • Personal Injury Litigation Defense

Lauren E. Weber

Associate
  • Medical and Professional Malpractice Defense
  • Hospital/Healthcare facility Defense
  • Dental Malpractice Defense
  • Personal injury Litigation Defense
  • Toxic Tort Defense
  • Wrongful Death
  • Negligence
  • Product liability
  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract disputes
  • Real property tax assessment and valuation
  • Appellate actions
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Daniel J. Michalek, of Counsel

  • Hospital/Healthcare Facility Defense
  • Medical and Professional Malpractice Defense
  • Dental Malpractice Defense
  • Healthcare – Litigation and Risk Management
  • Toxic Tort Defense
  • Personal Injury Litigation Defense

Nancy Sheehan

Special Counsel
  • Health Care regulatory compliance
  • HIPAA
  • Physician licensing and credentialing
  • Corporate governance
  • Not for Profit
  • Risk Management
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