The Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”) provides several formal devices that attorneys can use to encourage settlement and potentially shift costs when a claimant rejects a favorable offer. They are CPLR 3219, 3220, and 3221. Although these devices serve similar purposes, they differ significantly in their scope, mechanics, and consequences. CPLR 3219: Tender CPLR 3219 applies to claims based on express or implied contracts. No later than ten days before trial, a party against whom such a claim is…
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Adams Leclair Partner Anthony J. Adams, Jr. Named a 2026 Icon Honors Recipient by Rochester Business Journal
Rochester Business Journal has selected Anthony J. Adams, Jr., partner at Adams Leclair LLP, as a 2026 Icon Honors recipient. Icon Honors recognizes accomplished Rochester business leaders whose influence extends…