Paul G. Ferrara

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Paul G. Ferrara: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
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Biography

Paul G. Ferrara is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He started his career at the Firm in 1987.

Over the course of his career, PG has built the concentration of his practice on civil trial law, with a focus on professional liability, representing lawyers, medical professionals, insurance agents, accountants, and other high-level professional roles, in matters relating to malpractice, errors and omissions liability, professional discipline, and directors’ and officers’ liability. Additionally, he has extensive experience in products liability cases, high-exposure injury defense litigation cases and ERISA matters.

PG also serves on Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s Executive Committee in the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services
  • Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation
  • Fire Loss Litigation
  • General Litigation
  • Healthcare Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Discipline
  • Professional Liability
  • Cybersecurity Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Northeastern University, B.S., cum laude, 1984
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1987, Massachusetts; 1988, 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 District of Connecticut; United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts; United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Memberships:
New York State Bar Association; American Bar Association.
ISLN:
907458331

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/09/09 in Contracts

    Very competent and ethical attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/09/09 in Litigation

    Mr. Paul G. Ferrar is a hard working, well-prepared attorney with the highest professional standards. He is respected by his peers and is a pleasure to have in my courtroom.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/27/12 in Attorney Errors and Omissions

    We consulted with him as an expert regarding a claim my client had against another attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 04/24/12 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/09/09 in Litigation

    Paul was opposing counsel in a civil case which I handled when I was in private practice. He was very well prepared and was a pleasure to deal with.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/05/09 in Professional Liability Defense

    My opinion of Mr. Ferrara are based on direct professional experience. I have the highest opinion of him as a lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/28/09 in Legal Malpractice Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/21/09 in Legal Malpractice Defense

    PG is a first rate lawyer and a worthy adversary.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/18/09 in Litigation

    From my personal experience and knowledge, Paul G. Ferrara is an outstanding attorney possessing the highest legal ability and the highest ethical standards. He truly deserves the top Martindale Hubbell rating of AV.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/17/09 in Professional Malpractice

    Excellent attorney. I have known P.G. for a number of years. He is well qualified for the AV rating, in my opinion.

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