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Cecelia R.S. Cannon is an attorney at Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York, where her practice includes Commercial Litigation, trust and estate litigation, and dispute resolution involving closely held businesses and families. Cecelia has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Commercial Litigation. Her recognition is based on peer review within the legal community and reflects the regard of attorneys practicing in similar areas of law. Cecelia Cannon represents clients in di...

Eric G. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Eric G. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric G. Johnson since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric G...

John Trop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. John practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Trop since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John Trop is held by other lawyers.

Michael is one of Upstate New York's most accomplished trial lawyers. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the pursuit of medical malpractice, wrongful death, and complex personal injury actions throughout New York, with a focus on claims for birth injuries, misdiagnosis, neonatal/pediatric negligence, heart attack, stroke, brain damage, nerve injuries, and liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Michael is past president of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (2024-2025...

Julian Modesti is Co-Leader of the Business Litigation practice group at Harris Beach Murtha, based in Syracuse, New York. With over 30 years of experience, Julian has a substantial background in both state and federal court matters related to commercial litigation. These include handling disputes among shareholders, partners, and members, addressing business separations, lease and land-use issues, contract disputes, and safeguarding trade secrets as well as dealing with unfair competition an...

Jana McDonald is a Member in the Syracuse, New York office of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on the firm’s Board of Managers. Her practice focuses on real estate matters, including Land Use and Zoning Law, commercial real estate transactions, title review, development projects, and property-related matters throughout New York. Jana has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Land Use and Zoning Law. The recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession. As part ...

John Powers has represented the interests of catastrophically injured individuals for over 50 years. For more than 35 consecutive years, he has been selected by a nationwide vote as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" for his representation of plaintiffs in three separate areas of practice: “medical malpractice law”; “product liability litigation”; and “personal injury litigation.” In 2013, John was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in...

Edward S. Leone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Edward S. practices law in Fayetteville, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Edward S. Leone since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edward S. Leone is held by other lawyers.

Jean S. Everett is an attorney with Bousquet Holstein PLLC in Syracuse, New York. Her practice includes Public Finance Law, with a focus on tax-exempt financing transactions, federal tax analysis, and advising governmental and nonprofit entities on financing matters. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law (2025-2026), Jean has more than 30 years of experience representing borrowers, developers, lenders, issuers, and nonprofit organizations in a broad range of fi...

Mr. Bottar is one of upstate New York's most experienced and accomplished trial lawyers, with a track record of extraordinary recoveries for his clients. As the founder and managing member of Bottar Law, PLLC, he brings more than 40 years of experience to the pursuit of cases involving birth injuries, brain and nerve injuries, amputation, paralysis, and wrongful death due to medical negligence, complex accidents, workplace injuries and defective products. Mr. Bottar has been continuously list...