John Wells

John Wells

Rochester, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Lacy Katzen LLP

10 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

John Wells is a litigator and trial attorney at Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, New York, where he represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. John regularly handles matters involving medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, and commercial, business, and estate-related disputes.

John’s courtroom experience includes civil jury and non-jury trials, administrative hearings, and participation in mediations and arbitrations, including matters associated with the Federal Mediation Program. He also has appellate experience and has appeared before the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department.

Prior to joining Lacy Katzen LLP, John practiced at a civil litigation firm where his work focused on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability matters. This background provides him with a practical understanding of complex litigation and the procedural issues that arise throughout the life of a case.

Lacy Katzen LLP

10 Best Lawyers awards

Lacy Katzen LLP logo

Overview

  • St. Bonaventure University, B.A., summa cum laude, graduated 2004
  • University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2008

  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2009

  • Village of Cuba, New York - Trustee
  • Greece Rotary - Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association - Member
  • Litigation Council Monroe County Bar Association - Past Secretary and current Co-Chair
  • New York State Bar Association - Member

  • United States Federal District Court, Western District of New York
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2009
  • Village of Cuba, New York - Trustee
  • Greece Rotary - Member
  • Monroe County Bar Association - Member
  • Litigation Council Monroe County Bar Association - Past Secretary and current Co-Chair
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
  • St. Bonaventure University, B.A., summa cum laude, graduated 2004
  • University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., cum laude, graduated 2008
  • United States Federal District Court, Western District of New York
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Rising Star 2014-2019

  • Best Lawyers:

    Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

  • Super Lawyers 2014-2022

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