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Attorneys Leclair and Cole Recognized for Commercial Litigation

Rochester, New York--Adams Leclair LLP is ranked in the Chambers USA Guide 2026 and recognized as a leading firm in the practice area of Litigation: General Commercial for Upstate New York.

Chambers and Partners provides objective assessments of legal talent across various practice areas and worldwide jurisdictions and its rankings are widely considered a gold standard in the legal industry.

This is the twelfth consecutive year that Adams Leclair LLP was selected based on an independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of the firm’s experience, expertise and talent.

Adams Leclair LLP assists clients in resolving complex disputes with practical counsel and effective advocacy. Its work so far in 2026 includes obtaining a $7M jury verdict on behalf of a commercial client and ongoing client representation in high-stakes matters in the fields of construction, insurance coverage, and health care.

In addition to the firm’s ranking, two partners, Paul L. Leclair and Steven E. Cole, are recognized individually in the Chambers USA Guide 2026 for their work in commercial litigation.

Paul L. Leclair

Steven E. Cole

This is Leclair’s 10th year and Cole’s 11th year to be acknowledged. “We are delighted to have again received this recognition from Chambers,” said Cole. “It reflects our commitment to personalized service and successful client outcomes.”

About Adams Leclair:

Adams Leclair LLP is a litigation firm with extensive trial experience in high-stakes business disputes. The firm regularly represents clients in construction, trade secret, commercial real estate, and business ownership disputes, in addition to employment litigation, trust and estate litigation, and railroad matters. Adams Leclair is recognized for its strategic advocacy, practical approach to problem-solving, and successful handling of complex matters throughout New York State.