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Rochester, NY — Adams Leclair LLP has once again earned top regional recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, achieving high rankings across a range of practice areas. The firm was recognized for its continued excellence and leadership in litigation and advocacy throughout the Rochester-NY Metro area. 

These rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process, which includes peer review from leading attorneys, client and professional reference feedback, and a comprehensive analysis of law firm performance and reputation. 

For the 2026 edition, Best Lawyers of America® the majority of Adams Leclair attorneys were recognized in the Commercial Litigation and Construction Law practice areas, but several were also recognized for Municipal Law, Labor and Employment, and Trust and Estates in the Rochester-NY Metro area. (full list below) 

“We are proud to see the efforts of our attorneys and staff reflected in these rankings,” said Stacey Trien, a partner at the firm whose practice includes employment and insurance litigation. “Our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients—through strategic thinking, collaboration, and courtroom strength—continues to drive our work forward.” 

In addition, two associates have been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition).  Kelly Geary for Litigation- Construction and Ryan Lefkowitz for Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities, and Municipal Law. 

Adams Leclair LLP is a Rochester-based litigation firm with a focused practice in commercial construction law, representing clients throughout upstate New York. With its headquarters in Rochester, the firm brings decades of trial and appellate experience to high stakes matters in both state and federal courts. 

The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition) 

The following Adams Leclair attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for the Rochester-NY region: 

 

Anthony J. Adams, Jr. 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Construction Law 

• Consumer Law 

• Litigation - Construction 

• Litigation - Trusts and Estates 

Daniel P. Adams 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Construction Law 

• Litigation - Construction 

Theodore M. Baum 

• Construction Law 

• Litigation - Construction 

Richard T. Bell, Jr. 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Construction Law 

• Litigation - Construction 

• Litigation - Municipal 

Erin F. Casey 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Litigation - Labor and Employment 

Steven E. Cole 

• Bet-the-Company Litigation 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Litigation - Securities 

Mary Jo S. Korona 

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law 

• Commercial Litigation 

Paul L. Leclair 

• Bet-the-Company Litigation 

• Commercial Litigation 

Maura McGuire 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Litigation - Real Estate 

Stacey Trien 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Employment Law - Individuals 

• Litigation - Insurance 

• Litigation - Labor and Employment 

Robert P. Yawman III 

• Appellate Practice 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Litigation - Real Estate 

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2026 Edition) 

Kelly A. Geary 

• Litigation-Construction 

Ryan Lefkowitz 

• Commercial Litigation 

• Litigation – Securities 

• Municipal Law