Jeffrey D. Eaton

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Jeffrey D. Eaton: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC

Biography

Jeff Eaton is Special Counsel at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He began his tenure with the Firm in 2025.

Jeff provides comprehensive legal counsel in both the municipal and bankruptcy spheres. Jeff represents a wide array of clients, ranging from municipalities to small businesses to creditors, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Jeff advises towns, villages and developers on all aspects of municipal law. Jeff also serves as general counsel, guiding municipalities through day-to-day governance. His work includes comprehensive municipal code amendments, assisting with small scale renewable energy projects, forming special districts and defending clients in Article 78 proceedings and real property tax litigation. He also provides counsel on Article VIII permitting for large-scale renewable energy projects.

Jeff also represents small businesses in out-of-court workouts, Subchapter V bankruptcy proceedings and other restructuring transactions. He also has experience as a creditors’ rights attorney.

Jeff also practices in commercial real estate, representing clients in both purchase and sale.

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy
  • General Municipal Counseling
  • Municipal Law
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Zoning, Land Use and Development

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Law School Attended:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, California; 2011, Illinois; 2016, New York; United States District Court for the Northern District of New York; United States District Court for the Western District of New York; United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; United States District Court for the Eastern District of California; United States District Court for the Southern District of California; United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships:
Cayuga County Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association.
ISLN:
921551506

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