John (Jack) M. Cassidy is an associate at Adams Leclair LLP and plans to focus on construction law and commercial litigation.

Jack spent time in the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office and was a legal intern for the Ontario District Attorney’s Office before his clerkship at Adams Leclair.  Prior to law school, Jack gained valuable experience in the trades and had become an experienced plumber. Given his knowledge and personal experience within the construction industry, Jack has become a valuable member of the construction law team at Adams Leclair.

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

• Monroe County Bar Association

RECENT BLOG POSTS & PUBLICATIONS

• The Daily Record: New York State Closes Loophole in Retainage Law: Any Retainage Required Over 5% Is Now Void and Unenforceable, May 22, 2026.
• The Daily Record: Pay-if-Paid Clauses are Generally Unenforceable, July 2025

RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Contract Rights Protected by New York Statutes, presented for ABC Empire State, April 23, 2026.