About
Bronk & Somers P.C., established in 1991, is a highly experienced law firm based in Rochester, NY. With over thirty years of trial experience, they have handled thousands of Workers’ Compensation, personal injury, and social security disability claims. The firm takes pride in not just advocating for their clients but also providing clear, practical advice to help clients make informed decisions. Regularly appearing at Social Security Hearings and state and federal courts, the team has an established record of wins in various negligence claims cases.
Highlights
35 years in business
Serves Rochester, NY
Specialties
Issue type
Discrimination, Harassment, Workers compensation, Wrongful termination, Pay and benefits, Social Security & Disability, Other type of issues
Location and hours
Bronk & Somers, P.C.
The Park at Allens Creek
Rochester, NY 14618
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Partner
Bronk & Somers, P.C.
2013 - Present
Special Counsel
Segar & Sciortino
2001 - 2013
Partner
Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, PC
1992 - 2001
Legal Intern to Hon. Frederick I. Parker
United States District Court for Vermont
1990 - 1991
Attorney
Bower & Gardner
1990 - 1992
Legal Intern to Legal Counsel for Governor Madeleine Kunin
State of Vermont
1989 - 1990
Partner
Bronk & Somers, PC
2013 - Present
Partner
Hamberger & Weiss
2003 - 2013
Associate
Hamberger & Weiss
1996 - 2002
Education
Vermont Law School, South Royalton
1991
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Law
1995
University of Colorado - Boulder
1986
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
1995
Rochester Institute of Technology
1984
Vermont Law School, South Royalton
Law
1991
St Bonaventure University
Philosophy
1992
University of Colorado - Boulder
Biology
1986
University of Colorado - Boulder
1986
St Bonaventure University
1992
University of Colorado - Boulder
English
1986
Rochester Institute of Technology
Biology
1984
Associations & Affiliations
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Monroe County Bar Association
Member
Injured Workers Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Injured Workers Bar Association
Member
Monroe County Bar Association
Member
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Member
Bar Association of Erie County
Member
Monroe County Bar Association
Member
Publications
LexisNexis publication
MERLINE DOBNEY, Respondent, v. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
2014
LexisNexis publication
Semrau v. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. - Appellate Division, Third Department
2020
Speaking Engagements
New York State Injured Workers Bar Association - Fall Meeting
Protecting Your Client's Social Security Benefits in a Workers' Compensation Settlement: SSA Allocations
2019
A Guide to Navigating the Dark Days of the MTGs
New York State Medical Treatment Guidelines
2014
Basics of Civil Litigation
Litigation/Trial Practice
1996
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2022 Winter CLE-CLE Attended
2022
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Winter CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Spring CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2020 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2020
Injured Workers Bar Association - Spring 2019 CLE
2019
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2019 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2019
New York State Assembly - Public Hearing - Labor Committee
2017
NYSASIC Spring 2012 Conference
Workers' Compensation Section 114(a) Fraud
2012
Workers' Compensation Law Update
Basics of NYS Workers' Compensation
2011
Defending Workers' Compensation Claims
New Rocket Docket Regulations
2009
Workers' Compensation Update NY (Rochester)
Workers' Compensation from the Defense Perspective
2008
Workers' Compensation Update NY (Buffalo)
New Rocket Docket Regulations
2008
Services offered
Employment Law Attorney
Personal Injury Lawyer