Rochester, N.Y.—Adams Leclair LLP now holds the distinction of “Best Law Firm” by US News- Best Lawyers ® in six practice areas, including a first-time recognition in the Litigation-Trust & Estates category among First Tier rankings in Rochester-NY metro. 

”There is no substitute for experience when dealing with the special responsibilities of trustees and other fiduciaries,” said Trusts & Estates Practice Area leader, Anthony Adams. ”We are devoted to protecting the assets of our clients and have extensive knowledge of the various laws governing fiduciary conduct.”

Adams Leclair attorneys have wide-ranging experience in all types of courts, including Surrogate’s Court where probate and estate proceedings are handled.  The firm is a member of the Trust and Estates Law Section of the New York Bar Association and the Estate Planning Council of Rochester.

“We actively pursue and defend claims against executors and trustees charged with misconduct,” said Adams.  “We also focus on institutional trustees that have mismanaged trust portfolios.”

In addition, Adams Leclair LLP litigates matters involving workers’ compensation trusts, ERISA trust, and statutory trusts established under provisions of the New York State Lien Law.

Since its founding in 2019, Adams Leclair LLP has been recognized as a Best Law Firm in the categories Bet – the – Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Insurance. 

Earlier in the year, the following attorneys were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for the 2023 Edition, selected in various practice areas: 

Anthony Adams, Founding Partner

Daniel Adams, Founding Partner

Richard Bell, Founding Partner

Erin Casey, Of Counsel

Steven Cole, Managing Partner

Mary Jo Korona, Senior Counsel

Paul Leclair, Founding Partner 

Stacey Trien, Founding Partner