Paul G. Ferrara is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He started his career at the Firm in 1987.
Over the course of his career, PG has built the concentration of his practice on civil trial law, with a focus on professional liability, representing lawyers, medical professionals, insurance agents, accountants, and other high-level professional roles, in matters relating to malpractice, errors and omissions liability, professional discipline, and directors’ and officers’ liability. Additionally, he has extensive experience in products liability cases, high-exposure injury defense litigation cases and ERISA matters.
PG also serves on Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s Executive Committee in the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Education
Syracuse University College of Law
National Finalist, Association of American Trial Lawyers' Trial Advocacy
1987
Northeastern University
cum laude
1984
Admissions
New York
Massachusetts
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Speaking Engagements & Publications
New York State Bar Association
Variety of Topics, including:
Risk Management for Lawyers
How To Handle A Grievance
How To Handle A Legal Malpractice Claim
Legal Malpractice, Annual Update
Risk Management for Lawyers
How To Handle A Grievance
How To Handle A Legal Malpractice Claim
Legal Malpractice, Annual Update
State of Massachussetts
Variety of Topics
CNA and Insureds through New York State
Loss Prevention Seminars
Professional Organizations & Community Involvement
International Association of Defense Counsel
Selected Member
2007
Defense Research Institute
Committee Member, Committee of Professional Liability
Memberships
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Awards
Martindale-Hubbell®
AV Preeminent®
2024
Litigation Counsel of America
Fellow
Member, Trial Law Institute
Member, Diversity Law Institute
Member, Trial Law Institute
Member, Diversity Law Institute
American Board of Trial Advocates
Diplomat
Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers in America®
2019-Present
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Syracuse
2025
Super Lawyers®
Professional Liability: Defense, Personal Injury - General: Defense, Employee Benefits, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense, Personal Injury - Products: Defense
2008-Present
National Law Journal
Top Personal Injury Lawyer