Deborah M. Field

Deborah M. Field: Attorney with Morris & Morris Attorneys
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Morris & Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers and U.S. News and World Report "Best Law Firms" for 8 consecutive years.

Deborah M. Field was selected by her peers for the 28th Edition "Lawyer of the Year" award for her work in: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in Rochester, NY .

Deborah M. Field practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction-related accidents, and products liability. She is an experienced litigator who moved back to Rochester in 2003 to join her family's law firm started by her grandfather over 80 years ago. Prior to joining Morris & Morris in 2003, Deborah M. Field practiced for eight years in Washington D.C. where she worked for several years as an attorney at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP) representing companies and individuals under investigation, involved in litigation or involved in international transactions and alliances. She also served the federal government as Senior Counsel in the SEC's Division of Enforcement and as Special Counsel to the U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. She participated in an investigation of the day trading industry and its practices and testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding the findings of the investigation.

Ms. Field earned her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in 1991 and her law degree with High Honors, from George Washington University in 1995, where she was a member of the George Washington Law Review. Ms. Field is a member of the Bars of New York State and the District of Columbia. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and Monroe County Bar Association where she serves as Co-Chair of the Litigation Section.

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Construction Accidents
  • Scaffolding Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Syracuse University, B.A., Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, 1991; Syracuse University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991
Law School Attended:
George Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, District of Columbia; 1996, New York; U.S. District Court, Western District of New York; 1995, Massachusetts
Languages:
English and Spanish
ISLN:
909891808

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/03/25 in Automobile Accidents

    Deborah is an outstanding lawyer with high ethical standards, good judgment and good client skills

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/28/25 in Personal Injury

    I have had the privilege of working with Deborah in difficult cases in which she represented severely injured individuals. As defense counsel, I appreciated her responsiveness, her straightforward approach to discussing facts and negotiations, and he... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/12/24 in Personal Injury

    excellent. My go to referral for PI

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/12/24 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate Counsel on 12/02/24 in Personal Injury

    Highly skilled litigator with deep expertise in all aspects of plaintiff's personal injury law, including medical malpractice. Strong and dedicated advocate for her clients who is also compassionate and empathetic.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/29/24 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/29/24 in Personal Injury

    I refer all of my personal injury clients to Deborah. I find that she has an excellent understanding of the law. She is very honest in determining whether a lawsuit should be commenced or whether the client is better served by entering into a settle... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/27/24 in Personal Injury

    Deborah is a superb attorney. She is a very skilled practitioner in the field of personal injury. I have consulted with her on a number of matters and found her knowledge of the law and analytical skills to be nothing short of outstanding. She has... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/27/24 in Personal Injury

    Smart and aggressive..

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 11/27/24 in Personal Injury

    Ms. Morris is an excellent attorney and consummate advocate for her clients. I have worked with Ms. Morris on several matters in the past. She is very well respected in our legal community.

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5.0/5.0 (52 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

My husband was in a serious car accident back in April of this year at no fault of his own. He suffered extensive injuries from it and spend 6 weeks in the hospital. We inquired around for a lawyer to...

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