Adams Leclair LLP is pleased to announce that a distinguished group of the firm’s attorneys has been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The annual list is compiled through a peer-review evaluation process, based on opinions from leading lawyers. It recognizes excellence among lawyers in specific geographical regions performing work in a variety of practice areas.  

In the 2027 edition, The Best Lawyers in America® included Mallory Smith for her inaugural year in Litigation –  Trusts and Estates.  Also, two partners are recognized for additional practice areas:  Ted Baum for Commercial Litigation and Stacey Trien for Employment Law – Management.

“This acknowledgment reinforces our firm’s dedication to providing the highest level of advocacy across all litigation practice groups,” said Paul Leclair, a partner who has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2003. ” We always appreciate receiving recognition from our peers, yet our true focus remains on delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.” 

The following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Rochester, New York:

• Anthony J. Adams, Jr. – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Consumer Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates.
• Daniel P. Adams – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction.
• Theodore M. Baum – Commercial Litigation*, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction.
• Richard T. Bell, Jr. – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Municipal.
• Erin F. Casey – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
• Steven E. Cole – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Securities.
• Paul L. Leclair – Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
• Maura McGuire – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate.
• Mallory Smith – Litigation – Trusts and Estates*.
• Stacey Trien – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management*, Litigation – Insurance, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.
• Robert P. Yawman III – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Real Estate.

In addition to the attorneys listed above, Senior Associate Ryan Lefkowitz and Counsel Besar Thaci have been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® (2027 Edition).