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Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC is a mesothelioma and personal injury law firm with its principal office at 424 Main Street, Suite 1500, Buffalo, NY 14202, phone 716-849-0701, fax 716-849-0708, and a Rochester office at 16 West Main Street, Suite 707, Rochester, New York 14614, phone 585-286-9787. The firm specializes in asbestos-related diseases, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and catastrophic injuries, with attorneys who put relationships first and stay in the fight with clients until they receive justice. Recognized in the Fifteenth Edition of 2025 Best Law Firms®, the firm has recovered over one billion dollars in verdicts and settlements, including $8 million for an engineer in Rochester, NY, $7.1 million for home exposure to construction products, and $7 million for a brake mechanic.
Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford serves clients who were exposed to asbestos at major job sites including Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, Hooker Chemical in Niagara Falls, Kodak in Rochester, Xerox in Rochester, and Republic Steel in Blasdell, among many others throughout Western New York. The firm offers free consultations at 866-238-1452 and handles mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma, malignant mesothelioma, sarcomatoid mesothelioma, second-hand asbestos exposure, environmental asbestos exposure, talcum powder asbestos exposure, railroad asbestos exposure (FELA), and Navy veteran asbestos exposure cases. Their catastrophic injury practice includes car accidents, construction accidents, wrongful death, Depo-Provera lawsuits, traumatic brain injuries, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, birth injuries, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, defective drugs, toxic substances, product liability, and Child Victims Act cases.
Richmond Vona, LLC is a personal injury law firm serving Buffalo and Western New York with four office locations. The firm has recovered over $200 million in recoveries for clients and is led by co-founding attorneys John E. Richmond and Keith R. Vona, who have over 30 years of combined personal injury experience. The firm’s headquarters is located at 192 Seneca St., Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14204 with phone 716-500-5678, and additional offices at 6400 Main St., Suite 130 Williamsville, NY 14221 with phone 716-454-3416, 8575 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 with phone 716-325-6744, and 16 N. Goodman St., Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14607 with phone 585-497-0980.
The firm specializes in personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injury, construction accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, premises liability, mesothelioma, wrongful death, and slip and fall cases. Notable case results include $4.25 million settlement for trucking accident, $3.2 million settlement for mesothelioma from asbestos exposure, $1.75 million settlement for construction accident, and $1.2 million settlement for car accident. John E. Richmond is recognized as one of New York’s top personal injury lawyers with over fifteen years of experience and understands that clients come first, knowing how to hold negligent corporations and big insurance companies accountable. Keith R. Vona has more than 15 years of experience and has been consistently recognized for client service and results, being selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers list multiple times. Richmond Vona offers a zero fee, no win no fee pledge, provides local offices with four locations across the region, and offers the convenience of coming to clients’ locations when needed.
McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. is a full-service law firm located at 300 Meridian Centre Boulevard, Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618, reachable at (585) 546-2500. Founded in 1979, the firm has been serving Rochester, New York and clients throughout New York State for over 45 years, building a reputation for providing quality legal services to businesses and individuals. The practice operates with an uncommon structure that is not limited by narrow focus like boutique firms, with attorneys practicing in a variety of areas since every legal issue requires expertise in several practice areas. The firm has received recognition with eight MCCM lawyers named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America, including Attorney Kevin S. Cooman and Attorney Kristen M. McCormick who were specifically recognized in the 2026 edition.
The firm specializes in bankruptcy including debtor and creditor rights, business and corporate law, elder law, wills and trusts including estate planning and administration plus estate disputes, health care provider services, labor and employment law, litigation representation, municipal and local government law, personal injury cases, real estate including commercial and residential transactions, and zoning, land use, and development matters. McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. serves as lifelong legal advisors from startup to succession, first home to last will, providing access to legal guidance, service, and support needed to leverage opportunities, avoid pitfalls, and ensure peace of mind. The firm values client relationships and puts customer service first, hosting estate and long-term planning seminars and maintaining a newsletter to keep clients informed about legal developments affecting their personal and business interests.
Sperano & Housel, Attorneys at Law is a fully staffed law firm with offices in Rochester at 25 East Main Street, Suite 150, Rochester, NY 14614 and Canandaigua at 66 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The firm focuses on representing persons charged with criminal offenses and persons injured by the negligence of others in Monroe, Ontario, and surrounding counties. Sperano & Housel provides personal attention to every client, specializing in both personal injury and criminal defense cases. For personal injury matters, the attorneys believe injured victims should not face difficult times alone, helping with cases ranging from spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries to slip and fall accidents. Their criminal defense practice emphasizes immediate action to investigate facts and protect clients’ legal and constitutional rights.
The attorneys at Sperano & Housel maintain offices in both Rochester and Canandaigua, New York, providing comprehensive legal services to clients throughout the region. Their personal injury practice addresses serious accidents that result in life-changing injuries, while their criminal defense work assists clients who have been charged with crimes or placed under investigation. The firm’s immigration law services complement their primary practice areas, offering additional support to clients with diverse legal needs. Sperano & Housel emphasizes the importance of contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible when facing charges or investigation, as immediate steps must be taken to protect legal rights. With locations at 25 East Main Street, Suite 150 in Rochester and 66 North Main Street in Canandaigua, the firm serves Monroe County, Ontario County, and surrounding areas.
James Cole operates The Law Office of James Cole located at 2509 Browncroft Blvd., Suite 224, Rochester, NY 14625, reachable at (585) 545-0142 and (585) 219-5634 with 24 hours a day, 7 days a week availability. With years of experience as a prosecutor in two different counties in New York, James has successfully resolved thousands of criminal matters and is well versed in the ever-changing areas of Education Law, including the rights of students with disabilities. The firm provides professional and zealous representation for clients facing criminal charges, traffic violations, personal injuries, and school law issues, with business hours Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM and after hour calls returned.
The Law Office of James Cole handles traffic law cases where James emphasizes that people should never plead guilty to speeding, cell phone, red light, or any other traffic ticket before consulting an experienced traffic lawyer. The firm provides school law services to protect children’s rights when they have been suspended, have a disability, or are being bullied, ensuring schools respect children’s needs and rights. James treats every arrest with utmost importance whether it’s a first arrest for Petit Larceny or a fifth arrest for DWI, understanding that freedom, record and reputation may be at stake. The firm has successfully handled thousands of DWI cases from start to finish, with James being well versed in all important legal and scientific principles necessary for successful defense. As a former volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, James understands firsthand the suffering clients and families go through and the importance of seeking assistance quickly after accidents.
Morabito Law Offices is a multi-attorney law firm established in 1933, located at 117 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445, reachable at 585-586-5770. The firm includes attorneys Andrew G. Morabito specializing in intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and business startup; David R. Morabito with over 40 years of trial practice in criminal defense, civil law, and family law; Kevin A. Morabito who served 12 years as Senior Assistant District Attorney and Special Assistant United States Attorney; and Nicholas Morabito with nearly six decades of estate planning experience who has represented a local school district since 1954 in all facets of education law.
Andrew Morabito focuses on patents for medical devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, computer software, business methods, and mechanical arts, serving as U.S. counsel for foreign law firms and handling appeals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. David Morabito has exceptional litigation experience appearing in court daily for 35 years handling thousands of cases, successfully representing defendants in attempted murder trials, appearing on panels at Roberts Wesleyan College, and being awarded by Super Lawyers as a 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyer in criminal defense. The firm collectively has over a century of experience serving clients throughout Upstate New York and worldwide on intellectual property matters, with David maintaining one of the most seasoned trial practices in Western New York for criminal defense, family court, matrimonial matters, and personal injury cases, while Nicholas and his sons provide comprehensive estate planning and probate services throughout the Rochester area.
The Law Office of Michael P. Stacy is a solo workers’ compensation law practice located at 69 Cascade Dr., Ste 203A, Rochester, NY 14614, reachable at 585-670-9154 or fax 585-787-9358. Attorney Michael P. Stacy deliberately maintains a small practice dedicated solely to helping working-class people who have had enough of the “run around,” specializing in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability cases. As a sole practitioner, Michael emphasizes that clients get the lawyer they call rather than being assigned to junior associates or paralegals, providing a more personal approach than larger firms. The practice offers no-fee consultations to help clients find the right fit, ensuring they hire someone who understands their situation, fears, and frustrations while having a clear plan to meet their goals.
Michael P. Stacy focuses on representing good, hard-working folks who simply want help the law is supposed to provide, such as payment of medical bills and wages when injured. Unlike law factories or volume businesses that feature teams of lawyers where clients don’t know which attorney they’ll get, Michael’s solo practice ensures direct, consistent representation from an experienced lawyer who concentrates on areas affecting clients’ lives. The Rochester, NY office serves clients seeking peace of mind and an attorney who “gets it” and stands on their side. Michael has experience across multiple areas of law but concentrates on matters most relevant to working people, offering affordable rates and making himself readily available to discuss cases before clients sign anything, emphasizing the importance of finding the right lawyer for each individual’s needs.
Pilato Law, PLLC is a criminal defense and personal injury law firm located at 30 West Broad Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614, reachable at 585-420-8560. Founded by David C. Pilato, a former Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, the firm services Rochester and surrounding areas including Penfield, Fairport, Greece, Gates, Irondequoit, Pittsford, and Henrietta. Mr. Pilato has experience with criminal cases ranging from simple violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies including murder, robbery, burglary, assault, drug charges, weapons charges, and DWI, drawing on his prosecutorial experience to thoroughly investigate charges and fight for clients’ rights.
In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Pilato has an incredibly successful track record in personal injury cases, helping accident victims get compensated for serious injuries from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, and dog bites. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney from graduation until entering private practice, he held positions in Motions & Appeals, Local Courts & Grand Jury, and Investigations bureaus, where he was assigned to the Firearms & Gang Violence Division. Mr. Pilato is admitted to practice in New York State courts and federal courts in the Western and Northern Districts of New York, as well as the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. A graduate of St. Johns University School of Law (2006) and Tufts University (1999), he is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association, New York State Defenders Association, and recognized as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer.
Morris & Morris Attorneys is a personal injury law firm located at 120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240, Rochester, NY 14623, reachable at 585-292-5757. The firm focuses on helping clients navigate through the unfamiliar world of claims, insurance, interviews, investigations, and other processes that victims of accidents experience, with over 75 years of experience representing victims of negligence. Led by Deborah M. Field and founded by James E. Morris, the firm has been awarded the Client Champion 2020 award by Martindale-Hubbell and continually receives 5-star ratings from clients and peer attorneys alike, with clients being their greatest source of referrals having helped two, three, and even four generations of families with their legal needs.
Morris & Morris Attorneys specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases including auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, loading dock cases, premises liability, injuries to minors, and wrongful death claims. The firm works on a contingency fee basis with no money required upfront and no retainer needed, meaning clients are not compensated unless the case is successful. Personal service is their hallmark, being accessible to clients, dedicated to meeting their needs, and considering ongoing communication an essential part of their service. The firm has long been associated with quality, professional legal service provided in a personal way, protecting and advancing the rights of clients while allowing them to deal with their losses. Spanish-speaking services are available for clients who need them.
John Wright Law Firm is a personal injury law firm located at 16 West Main Street, Suite 700, Rochester, NY 14614, with a 24-hour hotline at 585-632-2222. Led by attorney John K. Wright, Esq., who has over 20 years of experience as a winning New York personal injury trial lawyer, the firm has fought and consistently beaten insurance companies and their in-house experts, doctors, investigators, and lawyers, recovering over $100 million for injured clients through trials and out-of-court settlements. John Wright has forced insurance companies to pay million-dollar trial verdicts and multi-million-dollar settlements after months of low-ball offers, often recovering more than 100 times the amount initially offered by insurance companies.
The firm handles motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus and train accidents, bicycle accidents, and drunk driving accidents, as well as workplace accidents, aircraft crashes, dog attacks, defective products, and slip and fall cases throughout New York. Notable results include $5 million recovery at trial for a construction worker electrocuted on the job, $2.17 million at mediation for a motorcyclist seriously injured by a truck, $2.1 million at trial for a teenager with serious foot injuries from a head-on crash, and $1.5 million jury verdict for a roofer with back injuries from a rear-end car crash. John Wright is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognized among The Top Trial Lawyers in America, with clients able to call or text day or night for personal attention that treats them as people deserving justice rather than just claim numbers.
