Awards

Alternative Dispute Resolution Award (2023) from the Rochester Business Journal and the Western New York Daily Record

The Daily Record Power 20 Labor & Employment Law (2022)

AV Preeminent Rated (2005-date), Client Distinction Award (2015-date), Client Champion Award (2017) & Top Rated Labor & Employment Lawyer (2013-date) by Martindale-Hubbell

Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award (2020) from the Monroe County Bar Association (its highest honor) recognizing his work to improve the administration of justice and his commitment to community service and the legal profession.

America’s Most Honored Professionals Award (2016) by The American Registry (recognizing him as in the Top 1% of the “Best of the Best” professionals including CEOs, doctors, attorneys, wealth managers, and etc.)

Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation (2016) recognizing his distinguished achievement, dedication to the legal profession, commitment to the organized bar and service to the public.

President’s Award for Professionalism (2017) from the Monroe County Bar Association recognizing that he has exemplified and demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, civility and collegiality.

Robert H. Jackson Special Achievement Award (2017) from the United States District Court for the Western District of New York recognizing his distinguished service as a certified mediator.

Upstate New York Super Lawyer in Workers’ Compensation Law (2009-date)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for exceptional work in Employment Law - Individuals and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants in Rochester, NY (31st edition, 2025)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law - Individuals in Rochester, NY (31st edition, 2025)

Greater Rochester Award for Non-Profit Board Leadership (2010)

MS Society Norman Cohn Award (2008)

EEOC Award for Distinguished Service as a Mediator (2007)

Nathaniel Award for Champion of Justice and Community Service (2006)

MS Society Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)