Recognition

Modica Awards

We have won multiple awards for our legal and community work.

  • Repeatedly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for exceptional work in Employment Law (Individuals) and Workers' Compensation Law (Claimants)

  • Repeatedly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law (Individuals)

  • Consistent and longstanding AV Preeminent rating

  • Martindale-Hubbell recognition as a Top-Rated Labor & Employment Lawyer, as a Client Champion, and for Client Distinction

Steve Modica has been recognized as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law (Individuals) by the Best Lawyers in America®. He was also nominated and elected as a Fellow of The New York Bar Foundation, which recognizes his distinguished achievement, dedication to the legal profession, commitment to the bar, and service to the public.

Steve has also received:

  • the Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award (recognizing his commitment to the administration of justice, to community service, and the legal profession);

  • the Greater Rochester Award for Non-Profit Board Leadership and the Norman Cohn Award for his work as Former President of the Board of Directors of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter;

  • the Nathaniel Award (as a champion of justice & community service);

  • America’s Most Honored Professionals Award (recognizing him as being in the top 1% of professionals);

  • the President’s Award for Professionalism (recognizing his commitment to professionalism, civility, and collegiality); and

  • the Robert H. Jackson Special Achievement Award (recognizing distinguished service as a court certified mediator).