Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC

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  • Established in 1909
  • Firm Size 40
  • Serving As Legal Counsel to Corporations & Individuals Across Syracuse & Central New York For Over 120 Years.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.6/5.0 (69)
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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

An esteemed Firm with a celebrated history of successful outcomes for our clients, and for our community – at Costello, Cooney & Fearon we pride ourselves on an extensive track record, resolving complex legal matters for our clients, and operating in an ethical, honest, and intentional manner that has kept us growing for more than a century in the Syracuse area.

More than a Century of Results

Since 1896, Costello, Cooney & Fearon has been providing loyal representation to private individuals, small businesses, municipal entities, and enterprise-level corporations in Central New York. Starting with the founding of our Firm, here, in Syracuse, and expanding our reach far beyond this beautiful and historic city, we now provide quality representation across the State and beyond.

Maintaining a Unique and Diverse Firm Culture

Costello, Cooney & Fearon is a midsized law firm, which allows our attorneys to work closely together, while maintaining frequent communication with our clients. The Firm is focused on providing legal counsel in a progressive, creative manner, continuously seeking and developing innovative solutions to complex legal issues.

Our attorneys practice in a diverse array of practice areas, enabling the Firm to handle virtually any legal matter. From business formations and transactions to environmental law, estate planning to litigation, our attorneys have the experience and expertise to tackle any legal issue. Our clients are as diverse as the services the Firm offers: we provide counsel to major corporations, small businesses, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions, municipal entities, school districts, and healthcare organizations. Our Firm also provides its services to individuals seeking personalized, dependable legal services.

At this point in Costello, Cooney & Fearon’s story, the Firm is now the biggest it has ever been, serving clients across Upstate New York. Costello, Cooney & Fearon is proudly able to provide the same skills and services offered by a larger firm, with the personal care and attention possible at a smaller firm, with the consistency and dependability of a firm that has been in business for over a century.
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Transactions and Litigation
  • Creditors’ Rights, Financial Compliance and Bankruptcy
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Healthcare
  • Litigation
  • Municipalities and Education
  • Real Estate and Land Use
  • Trusts and Estates

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Paul G. Ferrara: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Paul G. Ferrara
Partner
4.9
16 Reviews
Bel Air, CA , 
Rensselaer, NY
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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 View More

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Richard J. Andino: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Richard J. Andino
Partner
No Reviews
Bel Air, CA

Article 78 Litigation, Environmental Law, General Municipal Counseling, Labor and Employment Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Litigation, Regulated Industries, Zoning, Land Use and Development View More

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Nadine C. Bell: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Nadine C. Bell
Partner
4.0
1 Review
Bel Air, CA

Article 78 Litigation, Environmental Law, General Municipal Counseling, Labor and Employment Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Litigation, Residential Real Estate, Zoning, Land Use and Development View More

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Zachary R. Benjamin: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Zachary R. Benjamin
Partner
5.0
1 Review
Bel Air, CA

Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services, General Business Counseling and Business Formations and Transactions, Healthcare Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Physician Practices, Regulated Industries, Residential Real Estate View More

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Alexandra Condon: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Alexandra Condon
Partner
No Reviews
Bel Air, CA

Banking and Credit Union Compliance, Commercial Real Estate, Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy, Credit Union Governance, Financial Services, Foreclosures, General Business Counseling and Business Formations and Transactions, Residential Real Estate, Vendor Management and Contract Negotiations View More

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Robert W. Connolly: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Robert W. Connolly
Partner
4.5
2 Reviews
Bel Air, CA

Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation, Elder Law and Asset Protection, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, General Litigation, Healthcare Law, Healthcare Litigation, Physician Practices, Probate and Estate Administration, Real Estate Litigation View More

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Maureen G. Fatcheric: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Maureen G. Fatcheric
Partner
4.3
13 Reviews
Bel Air, CA

General Litigation, Insurance Coverage and Regulation, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Products Liability View More

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Daniel P. Fletcher: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Daniel P. Fletcher
Partner
4.3
5 Reviews
Bel Air, CA

General Litigation, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (69 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Robert W. Connolly by a Partner on 07/19/11 in Environmental Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Kevin M. Gilligan by a Judge on 12/07/09 in Municipal Law

    Kevin Gilligan is a fine fine attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara 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.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara 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.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara by a Partner on 10/28/09 in Legal Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara by a Partner on 10/21/09 in Legal Malpractice Defense

    PG is a first rate lawyer and a worthy adversary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara 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.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara 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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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara by a Member on 10/16/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Paul G. Ferrara by a Member on 10/16/09 in Business Torts

    have tried cases with him as an adversary and am impressed

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  • Bel Air, CA
    651 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Unit 2010
    Bel Air, CA 90049
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