Costello, Cooney & Fearon is proud to announce that several of the Firm’s outstanding attorneys have been honored and recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, four more attorneys have been recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
These prestigious acknowledgments were made as part of the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers continues to rank only those individuals who exhibit sustained commitment, integrity, and exceptional legal achievements.
2025 Lawyer of the Year Recognitions
- Donald S. DiBenedetto – Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants
- Paul G. Ferrara – Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants
- Daniel P. Fletcher – Litigation, Insurance
- Michael E. O’Connor – Trusts and Estates, and Litigation, Trusts and Estates
2025 Best Lawyers in America Recognitions
- Nadine C. Bell (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024) – Land Use and Zoning Law
- Zachary R. Benjamin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025) – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Alicia S. Calagiovanni (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019) – Elder Law, and Trusts and Estates
- Robert W. Connolly (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024) – Litigation, Trusts and Estates
- Donald S. DiBenedetto (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010) – Insurance Law, and Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants
- Maureen G. Fatcheric (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020) – Litigation, Insurance, and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Paul G. Ferrara (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019) – Legal Malpractice Law, Defendants, Litigation, ERISA, Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants
- Daniel P. Fletcher (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) – Litigation, Insurance, and Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants
- Elizabeth A. Hoffman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024) – Commercial Litigation
- John R. Langey (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011) – Land Use and Zoning Law
- Michael E. O’Connor (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1991) – Trusts and Estates, and Litigation, Trusts and Estates,
- Matthew O’Neil (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025) – Commercial Litigation
- Kelly Pare (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025) – Commercial Litigation
- Daniel R. Rose (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024) – Commercial Litigation
- Robert J. Smith (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007) – Product Liability Litigation, Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2025 Edition
- Richard J. Andino (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) – Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Municipal Law
- Alexandra Condon (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2023) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Christopher Militello (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) – Education Law, Municipal Law
- Jennifer L. Wang (Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024) – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation, Defendants
Additionally, the Firm was acknowledged for several distinct Top-Listed Awards by Best Lawyers.
State Awards
- Top-Listed in New York in Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants, with four lawyers
Metro Awards
- Top-Listed in Syracuse in Professional Malpractice Law, Defendants, with four lawyers
This recognition highlights our team’s dedication to excellence, deep legal expertise, and commitment to offering top-notch representation to our clients. These remarkable individuals consistently showcase their vast knowledge, strong advocacy, and professionalism in their areas of practice. We are truly proud of their accomplishments and the recognition they’ve earned within the legal community. This honor reinforces Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s reputation as a leading law firm, delivering exceptional legal solutions and setting the bar for outstanding service.