Per Diem Services
Calendar conflict? We provide per diem court appearance coverage, because sometimes you just need a great lawyer for the day.
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contact us
Overview
Your calendar does not care that you are one person. When two appearances overlap, travel is impossible, or you just need reliable coverage on short notice, our Per Diem Services team steps in so your matters stay on track and your clients stay represented.
Rupp Pfalzgraf provides per diem attorney services and court appearance coverage for attorneys and law firms in Buffalo, Erie County, Niagara County, throughout Western New York, and across New York State, including both in-person and virtual appearances.
We provide virtual and in-person court appearance coverage and related litigation support for attorneys and law firms who need an experienced, professional lawyer to handle discrete tasks exactly as instructed. We regularly cover matters in Supreme Court, County Court, City Court, and other local venues, depending on the assignment. Our goal is simple: make it easier for you to manage your daily appearance calendar without sacrificing quality, professionalism, or communication.
How It Works
• Send the court, time, caption/index number, and appearance type
• We confirm availability and rate
• We appear as instructed
• You receive a clear report after the appearance
Per diem work should not create more work. We prioritize responsiveness, clear confirmation, and prompt reporting so you can update your client, adjust strategy, and keep your practice moving. When you need trusted local counsel for a conflict or scheduling issue, our team provides coverage that protects your client relationship and keeps the matter moving.
We Answer Your Per Diem Questions
- Can you cover my appearance on short notice?
- What information do you need to appear on my behalf?
- Do you handle virtual appearances as well as in-person coverage?
- Can you cover conferences, motion calendars, and routine court appearances?
- Do you provide deposition coverage, including conduct or defense?
- Can you handle matters in Erie and Niagara County (and beyond)?
- How do you confirm assignments and communicate updates?
- When will I receive a post-appearance report?
- Do you handle specialty appearances like foreclosure settlement conferences or Surrogate’s Court proceedings?
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How are rates structured for appearances vs. longer proceedings?
If you need dependable coverage, we will give you a straight answer fast.
Focus Areas
Court Appearance Coverage
We cover a wide range of appearance types, including status conferences, preliminary conferences, settlement conferences, motion calendars, adjournments, and other scheduled appearances where you need qualified coverage and a professional presence.
Virtual Appearances
For matters being heard remotely, we provide attorneys who are comfortable on the major virtual court platforms and can represent your position cleanly and efficiently.
Depositions
We provide deposition coverage, including conducting or defending depositions based on your instructions, including specialty matters where experience and tight execution matter.
Specialized Proceedings and High-Complexity Coverage
When your matter requires a steady hand, we can assist with more complex proceedings, including select federal and bankruptcy court appearances, specialty hearings, and proceedings that require courthouse familiarity and strong judgment.
Litigation Support
When you need help beyond the courtroom, we can assist with discrete litigation tasks such as legal research, drafting support, document review, and trial prep support, depending on staffing needs and timing.
Depth of Practice
Our depth of practice includes experience with:
- In-person and virtual court appearances across New York courts
- Preliminary, compliance, status, and settlement conferences
- Motion appearances and Order to Show Cause hearings (as appropriate to assignment scope)
- Depositions, including conduct and defense coverage
- General litigation appearances, including personal injury and premises matters
- Insurance-related appearances, including subrogation matters
- Foreclosure-related conferences, including settlement conference coverage where applicable
- Federal court scheduling conferences and related appearance coverage (where requested and appropriate)
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Clear post-appearance reporting so you can update clients and next steps immediately
Team
DiDone-K
Kyle
DiDone
Partner
Buffalo, NY
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