Rochester, NY—Steven E. Cole, managing partner of Adams Leclair LLP, has been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year 2022” by The Best Lawyers in America©.

This accolade is for Cole’s work in Bet-the-Company Litigation in the Rochester, New York region. Recognition comes from one of the most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. This distinction is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor because it is conferred on a lawyer by his peers.

Cole has practiced commercial law in upstate New York for more than 25 years and is a founding partner of Adams Leclair LLP. He regularly represents companies and individuals in business-related disputes involving trade secrets, shareholder rights, restrictive covenants, and intellectual property. He also has extensive experience representing clients in the financial services industry, including investor disputes, regulatory inquiries, and disputes involving corporate raiding.

Cole has also been selected by his peers for recognition in the 28th Editions of The Best Lawyers in America© in the categories: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities.