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The Town Attorney is the Chief Legal Officer for the Town of Amherst. The Town Attorney and the Deputy Town Attorneys represent all Town of Amherst boards, committees, departments, officers (elected and appointed) and employees with regard to Town of Amherst legal matters.
The attorneys in the office also act as Town Prosecutors as authorized by the Erie County District Attorney for the prosecution of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and Penal Law violations as well as the violations of the Code Of The Town of Amherst.
Submitting a Notice of Claim
A Notice of Claim can be filed with the Town if you believe the Town is responsible for damages to your property or person’s.
All Notice of Claims must be submitted within ninety (90) days of the date of the incident/accident. Claims are filed in the Town Clerks Office. Estimates pictures and/or relevant information should be submitted with the claim form.
Submit the completed form in-person to:
Amherst Town Clerk
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
- If you have a legal question involving the Town of Amherst, you need to seek advice from your own attorney.
- If you received a Summons or Traffic Ticket regarding an appearance in Amherst Town Court, you should contact the Amherst Town Court.
- Plea offers cannot be made over the telephone as files are not maintained by the Town Attorney's Office.
Attorney's Office
5583 Main St
Williamsville,
NY
14221
(716) 631-7030
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Attorney's Office
Bengart, Steven B.
Town Attorney
716-631-7030
Alba, Samuel A.
Senior Deputy Attorney
716-631-7030
Hopkins, Sean W.
Senior Deputy Attorney
716-631-7030
Odiata, Sebastine
Senior Deputy Attorney
716-631-7030
Burakowski, Elizabeth
Director of Special Projects
716-631-7030
Dempsey, Catherine B.
Deputy Town Attorney PT/Prosecutor
716-568-1821
Burroughs, Nicole M.
Supervising Paralegal
716-631-7030
George, Linda
Clerk Typist
716-568-1821
Solveson, Chiara
Paralegal
716-631-7030
The Hamlet and Cricket Lane
A Public Hearing will be held on June 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the extension to the consolidated Lighting District specific to the above subdivision. The meeting will be held at Amherst Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221. All resident owners will receive notice via U.S. Mail.