Featured Attorney: Wayne Chariff!

Attorney Wayne M. Chariff began practicing law in 1977. Since establishing the Law Office of Wayne M. Chariff in 2002, Wayne has helped countless clients find solace in the wake of stressful Personal Injury cases and wrongful death suits. He also assists with Social Security Disability and Worker’s Compensation claims.
Attorney Introduction
Wayne Chariff is an attorney in Broome County, New York, who has been practicing law since 1977. Wayne has been on numerous committees for the BAR including multiple stints on the judicial screening committee, Broome County Bar Associations’ Board of Directors, member of the board of directors of the NYS Trial Lawyers’ Association, and was the President of the Southern Tier Affiliate of NYS Trial Lawyers’ Association for 10 years. Wayne practices Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Social Security Disability, and Worker’s Compensation law. Wayne has also been a presenter in various topics on continuing legal education courses for the NYS Trial Lawyers Association and the Broome County Bar Association. He has served on the committee for restructuring jury selection processes, and headed the committee for judicial screening for the 6th judicial district.
Answering Legal
Wayne uses Answering Legal to help him answer the calls he can’t, and relies on our service to answer every call personally and professionally – something that is exceedingly important in Wayne’s practice. Wayne Chariff treats every case file as a client and not a file, and clients get to speak to Wayne one on one, and they don’t always have to speak with support staff like they would at other firms. Using Answering Legal is a testament to the standard of care that Wayne Chariff’s firm provides – no clients have to wait to speak to a representative, and no client is ever ignored with a voicemail system.
New Clients
Most of Wayne’s cases come by word of mouth and referral, because Wayne’s firm has done such an excellent job in the past with clients. People, lawyers, and firms alike send cases to Wayne because they know and trust the stellar reputation of his practice.
Web Presence
Wayne’s website aesthetics are very professional and modern, and the content is helpful as well! There are great calls to action throughout the site that entice users to follow his prompts and call in for a free consultation! Free offers seem obvious, but they are an underutilized tool. Check out Wayne’s practice areas page to learn about the types of cases they handle.
Wayne's Hobbies
Outside of work, Wayne participates in a weekly home poker game, spends his weekends in the summer on Cayuga Lake with his family and grandson. They enjoy boating, jet skiing, and being around family! Wayne is an excellent attorney, father, grandfather, and friend! That is why Wayne is this week’s Answering Legal featured attorney!
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