
Ryan J. Lucinski
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Tenth Circuits
- U.S. District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of New York and District of Colorado
Education
University at Buffalo, B.A.
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Ryan is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in three major areas. First, he represents manufacturers and suppliers defending product liability lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout New York and the United States. Ryan has litigated numerous catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and property damage claims through to successful completion involving a variety of products, including agricultural and construction equipment, turf and lawn care products, power tools, commercial drilling equipment, household products, food products, and medical devices. Ryan also counsels these clients in risk management and liability prevention.
Second, Ryan represents a variety of businesses and industries in commercial litigation. He has handled cases involving dealer and supply agreements, license agreements, and other forms of breach of contract claims. He successfully represented a software company in California federal court against an insurance company’s claim of a failed system implementation alleging commercial damages in the tens of millions of dollars. Ryan has also developed a particular expertise in prosecuting and defending contractual indemnity and insurance claims for his business and insurance clients, as it may relate to first or third-party claims for liability.
Third, Ryan defends public and private sector employers in lawsuits involving state and federal discrimination and harassment claims. He also counsels these clients on employment matters involving the use of social media, rights of privacy and publicity, and protecting the company against reputational damage, including defamation actions.
Honors
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers, (Personal Injury - Products: Defense) 2013 - 2020
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Product Liability Litigation - Defendants) 2018 - 2021
- Former publications editor, Buffalo Law Review
Experience
- Appeal Helps Limit Liability for Construction Companies
- Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty Lawsuit Dismissed on Motion for Summary Judgment
- Jury Rendered Defense Verdict in Labor Law Trial
- Lead Counsel in Nationwide Aviation Wrongful Death Action Involving 50 Deaths
- Obtained Dismissals for Medical Products Manufacturer in Cases Arising out of FDA Recall
- Recall Expenses Lawsuit Settled for Far Less Than Damages Claimed
- Successful Appeal regarding Labor Law § 240(1) and Plaintiff’s Alleged Injury
- Successful Resolution in Catastrophic Farming Injury Matter
- Won Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Products Liability Matter
In the News
- IndustryWeek, June 25, 2019
Press Releases
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, September 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2019
- Press Release, August 12, 2019
- Press Release, August 20, 2018
- Press Release, August 15, 2018
- Press Release, September 6, 2017
- Press Release, August 15, 2017
- Press Release, August 31, 2016
- Press Release, August 19, 2015
- Press Release, December 30, 2014
- Press Release, August 14, 2014
- Press Release, August 14, 2014
- August 2013
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Torts, Insurance and Products Liability Alert, March 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 22, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 11, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, March 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 9, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, March 3, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media and First Amendment Alert, February 24, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, February 8, 2021
- COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, January 29, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, January 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, January 12, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, January 7, 2021
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, November 4, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, October 12, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, September 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, September 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, August 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal and Education Alert, August 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, August 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, July 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, July 14, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, July 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Municipalities Hit with Deluge of FOIL Requests After Repeal of Section 50-a of the Civil Rights LawHodgson Russ Municipal Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation & Employment Action Team Alert, June 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, June 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Renewable Energy and Construction Alert, May 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, May 5, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, April 20, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Torts, Insurance & Products Liability Alert, April 17, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, April 14, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, April 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Construction Alert, April 9, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Education, Municipal & Public Finance Alert, April 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Public Finance Alert, April 1, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, March 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Construction Alert , March 27, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Media & First Amendment Alert, March 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, March 17, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, March 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal Alert, January 6, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Municipal and Education Alert, October 21, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, June 5, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, May 30, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, May 3, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Media Law & First Amendment Alert, March 26, 2019
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, February 28, 2019
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, February 7, 2019
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, November 19, 2018
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, November 5, 2018
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, August 27, 2018
- Media Law & First Amendment Alert, April 13, 2018
- Labor & Employment and Employment Litigation Alert, February 27, 2018
Presentations & Events
- Millennium Hotel Buffalo, January 18, 2019
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Erie County
- Defense Research Institute
Community & Pro Bono
- Pro Se Assistance Program, W.D.N.Y.
- Director, Horizon Health Services and Horizon Village