Congratulations to our 22 attorneys across four offices who were named to the 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. We are incredibly proud of these exceptional individuals. Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice make them extraordinary advocates in our midst.
It is evidence of their outstanding legal skill that only 5% of attorneys are named to the Super Lawyers list and 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. Candidates for the list are nominated by their peers (self-nomination is prohibited) and then undergo meticulous evaluation based on a comprehensive set of 12 independent research criteria before being evaluated by a panel of their peers.
Without further ado, let us acknowledge and celebrate our 2023 Super Lawyers, who represent a wide spectrum of legal expertise:
- Jamie Batt – Mergers & Acquisitions
- Marco Cercone – Business Litigation
- Elizabeth DiPirro – Family law
- William Kennedy – Personal Injury – General: Defense
- Matthew Lenhard – Personal Injury – General: Defense
- David Pfalzgraf – Business & Corporate
- Marc Romanowski – Land Use & Zoning
- Tony Rupp – Business Litigation
- Cory Weber – Personal injury – General: Defense
In addition, our 2023 Rising Stars, who illuminate the path forward, are:
- Adam Brasky – Creditor Debtor Rights
- Benjamin Burge – Business & Corporate
- Sean Costello – State, Local & Municipal
- Chad Davenport – Constitutional Law
- Greg Gaglione – Business & Corporate
- James Graber – Civil Litigation
- Keli Iles-Hernandez – Family Law
- Ricky Luthra – Business & Corporate
- Phillip Oswald – Land Use & Zoning
- Jill Roloff – Insurance Coverage
- Caitlyn Shank – Family Law
- Emily Spitzer – Family Law
- Nick Vona – Civil Litigation
Their dedication, knowledge, and relentless pursuit of excellence inspire us all. Congratulations once again to these exceptional attorneys who embody the very essence of our firm’s commitment to justice and excellence.