Martha M. Pigott Senior Associate

Martha Pigott, Esq. is an accomplished attorney based in Buffalo, New York, with licensure to practice in both New York State and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Her legal background spans business litigation, personal injury, and appellate advocacy. Currently, she is involved in human rights work within the criminal justice system in Malawi, Africa.

Before joining Pigott Law Group and becoming a Senior Associate, Ms. Pigott worked as an associate at Hodgson Russ LLP, where she focused on complex commercial litigation. She later transitioned to The Barnes Firm, concentrating on personal injury law and serving as appellate counsel. Her litigation experience includes appearances in both state and federal courts across New York, including arguments before the Fourth and Second Departments of the New York Appellate Division. Her work has resulted in the successful drafting of numerous appellate briefs and securing substantial settlements, some exceeding six figures.

Ms. Pigott earned her Juris Doctor from the SUNY Buffalo School of Law. She also holds a Master’s degree in International Development from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from William Smith College in Geneva, New York.

Her commitment to global service began prior to her legal career. As a Peace Corps volunteer, Ms. Pigott spent two years in rural Malawi working in health outreach. Following that, she returned to Malawi as the Country Coordinator for Project Healthy Children, later expanding her role to include Zimbabwe. She is currently a Program Lawyer with Irish Rule of Law International, collaborating with the Malawi Police Service to advocate for children in conflict with the law and uphold the legal rights of detainees.

In addition to her legal work, Ms. Pigott serves as the Executive Director of The Brick Foundation—an organization launched by her brother during her time of serving in the Peace Corps. She is also a proud member of the Grand Island, New York chapter of ZONTA International, a global network focused on advancing women through service and advocacy. Outside of her inspiring professional endeavors, she enjoys traveling, writing, and spending quality time with her husband and their lovely two children.