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Jesse B. Baldwin (Partner)

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Attorney Profile

Jesse B. Baldwin

Jesse handles litigated matters for individuals, business, and municipalities from commencement through trial.  He has tried dozens of cases in New York State and Federal courts, including many high exposure matters.  Jesse also represents professionals in licensure investigations, credentialing disputes, and other administrative proceedings.

Prior to ACB, Jesse was a partner in the malpractice and professional liability department of one of Buffalo’s largest law firms and at a statewide litigation boutique.  He has handled hundreds of medical and professional liability cases.  Continuing this focus at ACB, Jesse defends medical and dental professionals, healthcare organizations, hospitals, engineers, attorneys, and other professionals. He has tried general negligence, product liability, construction accident, and other specialty litigation matters for some of the largest self-insured retailers and manufacturers in the nation, as well as insured matters for local companies and organizations.

With substantial experience in police and other municipal litigation, Jesse is a certified General Topics Instructor by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council, and regularly presents on police liability and risk management at the Erie County Police Academy.  Utilizing this expertise, he advises and defends municipalities and other public entities in state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings.

Jesse is active in the Western New York community and serves on the board of trustees of several not for profit organizations, and has been recognized in Business First as Western New York’s Legal Elite and designated a Super Lawyer since 2017, and a Rising Star from 2013-2015, by Super Lawyers Magazine. He is the father of five children.

Education

  •  J.D., cum laude, State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Law

  • B.A., cum laude, SUNY Geneseo

  • Buffalo Law Review Note and Comment Editor

  • Buffalo Moot Court Board

  • Jessup Moot Court Board

Achievements & Involvement 

  • Recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Super Lawyer 2017-2022 and Rising Star 2013-2015

  • Buffalo Business First Legal Elite, 2018

  • Certified General Topics Instructor by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council, Erie County Police Academy

  • Presenter, National Ski Areas Association Conference, 2013

  • Frequent speaker on health care liability and risk management strategies

  • President, Board of Directors – Lakeshore Connections, Inc.

  • Immediate Past President – Community Connections of New York, Inc. 

  • Past President - UB Law Alumni GOLD Group

  • Member - Bar Association of Erie County

  • Member - New York State Bar Association

 Admissions

  • New York State Courts

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

  • United States District Court, Western District of New York

  • United States District Court, Northern District of New York

News

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Tara N. Karch Cross, Esq., Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq., Kara M. Addelman, Esq., and Elaina Marino, Esq. Named to Super Lawyers 2024 List as Top Rated Attorneys

Tara N. Karch Cross, Jesse B. Baldwin, and Kara M. Addelman were named to Upstate Super Lawyers 2024 list as top rated litigation attorneys. Elaina Marino was named as a Rising Star. According to Super Lawyers, only 5% of attorneys in each State are named to the list. Attorneys are chosen based on peer review and professional achievement. For more information regarding the Super Lawyers 2024 list.

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq interviewed by The Buffalo News regarding insurance coverage issues in “School districts sued over child sex abuse also battling in court with insurers”

Jesse Baldwin was interviewed regarding the challenges for School Districts in proving insurance coverage for decades old claims being brought under New York’s Child Victims Act.

If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Baldwin.

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. discusses licensing issues with NY1 in “Nurses sue New York to get licenses back after Florida schools fraud scheme”

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. was interviewed by Spectrum News NY1 regarding Addelman Cross & Baldwin, PC’s representation of nurses whose New York licenses have been threatened because of their attendance at nursing schools in Florida that subsequently lost their accreditations. ACB has filed Article 78 proceedings on behalf of a number of New York nurses.

If you have questions about New York professional licensing issues, please contact Jesse Baldwin or Kara Addelman.

To watch the video, “Nurses sue New York to get licenses back after Florida schools fraud scheme”, please click here.

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. quoted by The Albany Times Union regarding representation of nurses defending their New York licenses after Florida nursing school closures

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. was interviewed by The Albany Times Union regarding Addelman Cross & Baldwin, PC’s representation of nurses whose New York licenses have been threatened because of their attendance at nursing schools in Florida that subsequently lost their accreditations. ACB has filed Article 78 proceedings on behalf of a number of New York nurses.

If you have questions about New York professional licensing issues, please contact Jesse Baldwin or Kara Addelman.

To read the article, “Nurses sue New York to get licenses back after Florida fraud scheme”, please click here.

Tara N. Karch Cross, Esq., Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq., and Kara M. Addelman, Esq. Named to Super Lawyers 2023 List as Top Rated Attorneys

Tara N. Karch Cross, Jesse B. Baldwin, and Kara M. Addelman were named to Upstate Super Lawyers 2023 list as top rated litigation attorneys. According to Super Lawyers, only 5% of attorneys in each State are named to the list. Attorneys are chosen based on peer review and professional achievement. For more information regarding the Super Lawyers 2023 list

Tara N. Karch Cross, Esq., Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq., and Kara M. Addelman, Esq. Named to Super Lawyers 2022 List as Top Rated Attorneys

Tara N. Karch Cross, Jesse B. Baldwin, and Kara M. Addelman were named to Upstate Super Lawyers 2021 list as top rated litigation attorneys. According to Super Lawyers, only 5% of attorneys in each State are named to the list. Attorneys are chosen based on peer review and professional achievement. For more information regarding the Super Lawyers 2022 list,

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. Named Board President of Lakeshore Connections, Inc.

Jesse Baldwin joined the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Connections, Inc. and was named Board President. Lakeshore Connections helps foundations maximize their investment in the well-being of the community through experienced grants management. For more information regarding Lakeshore Connections, Inc.

Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq. Instructs at the Police Supervisors’ Academy

Jesse Baldwin presented regarding police liability issues to police supervisors. If you have questions regarding police liability issues, please contact Jesse Baldwin or Kara Addelman.

Tara N. Karch Cross, Esq., Jesse B. Baldwin, Esq., and Kara M. Addelman, Esq. Named to Super Lawyers 2021 List as Top Rated Attorneys
Buffalo Business First interviews Tara N. Karch Cross, Jesse Baldwin, and Kara Addelman regarding founding Addelman Cross & Baldwin, PC

Buffalo Business First published an article featuring Addelman Cross & Baldwin, PC. Tara N. Karch Cross, Jesse Baldwin, and Kara Addelman discussed ACB, working together, and founding a law firm in the time of COVID-19.

To read the full article, please click here.