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Donald S. DiBenedetto - Partner

Donald S. DiBenedetto

Partner

Donald S. DiBenedetto is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He began his tenure with the Firm in 2004 as Special Counsel and joined the Firm’s partnership in 2007.

Mr. DiBenedetto’s primary practice areas range far and wide through the Firm’s offerings. From personal injury claims to commercial litigation, Don has a wealth of litigation experience working with insurance carriers, corporations, municipalities, school districts, as well as individuals. Don is well versed in providing legal services related to construction site accidents, products liability, New York Labor Law cases, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability actions, and insurance coverage disputes between carriers.

Don also serves on the Firm’s Pension Committee and Contingency Committee.

Education


Albany Law School at Union University
cum laude
Law Review, Moot Court
1988
Fordham University
summa cum laude
1980

Admissions


New York
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

Speaking Engagements & Publications


New York State Bar Association
Construction Litigation Seminar
New York State Bar Association
Underinsured Motorist Coverage Seminar
Treatise on New York Insurance Law
Contributing Author

Memberships


Onondaga County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

Awards


Martindale-Hubbell®
Distinguished®
2024
Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers in America®
2010-Present
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Syracuse
2025
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Insurance Law, Syracuse
2024
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Insurance Law, Syracuse
2022
Super Lawyers®
Civil Litigation: Defense, General Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
2015-Present