Donnely L. Warrant, CPA,  joined Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs, PC in 1988 and was elected director in the firm's Tax department in 2004.  Mr. Warrant’s responsibilities include specialized tax research, consultation and review services to his clients, as well as specialization in the area of Federal and New York State tax credits.  He is one of the foremost authorities in Western New York on accessing benefits under the Empire Zone Program.  He has developed specific planning strategies to maximize the benefits provided by the Empire Zones Program. During his professional career, Mr. Warrant has obtained a broad background in the manufacturing, construction, and retail and wholesale industries.  

Mr. Warrant holds a position on the Zone Administrative Board, the agency charged with administering the Buffalo Empire Zones and the Renewal Community Programs.  He has presented to the Annual Tax Institute and the Buffalo and Niagara Falls Chapters of the Institute on Management Accountants regarding the Empire Zones Program. He graduated from Niagara University where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a minor in computer science.