Joseph J. Gumkowski

Corporate Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Buffalo, New York

46+ years experience

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

716-849-1333

https://www.lipsitzgreen.com/attorneys/gumkowski-joseph/

42 Delaware Avenue, Suite 120, Buffalo, NY 14202

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Bio

Joseph J. Gumkowski practices in the areas of general business law, e-commerce, taxation, and intellectual property. His practice is concentrated in servicing select clients of the firm in the entertainment business. Mr. Gumkowski is an active member of the Sports Car Club of America; the Sports Car Club of America, Western New York Region; the South Towns Motor Club; and the Central New York Ice Racing Association. Mr. Gumkowski earned second place in the 2002 New York State Road Racing Championship.PublicationsPublished an article in the New York State Bar Journal (September/October 1997) titled “Sales and Compensating Use Tax Audits for Non-Vendors” and in e-Commerce Primer (June 2000)Professional ActivitiesMember, Bar Association of Erie CountyMember, New York State Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association Tax SectionPractice AreasBusiness and CorporateBusiness Succession PlanningClosely Held and Family Owned BusinessesContract NegotiationsFranchise LawMergers and AcquisitionsTax Joseph J. Gumkowski practices in the areas of general business law, e-commerce, taxation, and intellectual property. His practice is concentrated in servicing select clients of the firm in the entertainment business. Gumkowski earned second place in the 2002 New York State Road Racing Championship. Publications Professional Activities Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Tax Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, graduated 1979
Syracuse University, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1978
College of the Holy Cross, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1974

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Reviews

James Anderson

2 weeks ago

A solid, experienced attorney for business matters

I engaged Joseph Gumkowski at Lipsitz Green to assist with the sale of my small, family-owned manufacturing business in Buffalo. His deep experience, particularly the NYU LL.M. in Taxation he earned decades ago, was immediately apparent and provided confidence during the complex tax structuring phase. He is clearly knowledgeable, and his recognition in tax law is well-deserved. The transaction was completed successfully. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. As a long-time practitioner with a selective clientele, his responsiveness was not always prompt; there were periods of several days before receiving replies to emails, which added to my stress during negotiations. While his advice on the intellectual property aspects of the sale was sound, explanations were sometimes delivered in dense, technical language without much simplification. For straightforward, high-stakes business legal work, Mr. Gumkowski is a competent choice. Just be prepared to manage the communication pace proactively and ensure you ask clarifying questions to fully grasp the implications of his counsel.