Robert R. Jones

I am licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Colorado, and the District of Columbia, and am also admitted before the Supreme Court of the United States. My credentials include an "AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition by my peers as one of the Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation. My professional affiliations encompass membership in the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, National Trial Lawyers Association, New Yor...

Nicholas Papain is one of New York's most prominent personal injury and products liability trial lawyers, having won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients killed or seriously injured by defective products, fires, unsafe premises and negligently operated vehicles. Nick played a leading and critical role in a fee proceeding before a national arbitration panel regarding the Firm's representation of the State of New York in its action against the major tobacco compani...

James W. Cunningham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James W. practices law in Syracuse, New York Best Lawyers has recognized James W. Cunningham since 2021. 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 James W. Cunningham is held by other lawyers.

John P. Frucco brings a unique breadth of legal experience to the practice of matrimonial and family Law. With over five decades of trial experience, Mr. Frucco has successfully litigated cases involving the full spectrum of matrimonial and family law issues. He is also a seasoned and tough negotiator of favorable settlements. Mr. Frucco has been listed in various editions of Super Lawyers of the New York Metropolitan Area. Mr. Frucco’s courtroom work spans both sides of the bench and m...

Jordan Messeri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jordan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan Messeri 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 Jordan Messeri is held by other lawyers.

Mitchell D. Haddad, a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department, is Chair of New York Real Estate Litigation. He focuses on complex real estate and commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, workouts, and corporate litigation. He has first chaired numerous trials, argued appeals, and participated in arbitrations and mediations on a wide variety of matters. He works with clients and the Sills Cummis Real Estate Department on transactions in order to resolve issues and d...

Terrence M. Connors has been recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent trial attorneys in the state. For the past seven years, he has been ranked as the number one lawyer in all upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine. This year, the Erie County Bar Association named him Lawyer of the Year and, in 2006, the New York State Bar Association awarded him the prestigious Attorney Professionalism Award. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in that organizati...

Richard Levan represents clients in securities litigation, white collar enforcement matters, and government investigations . Based in New York, New York, he serves clients through Dailey LLP and brings more than forty years of experience handling complex civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the PCAOB, state securities and insurance agencies, and self-regulatory organizations including FINRA. His reco...

Dietrich L. Snell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Dietrich L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Dietrich L. Snell 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 Dietrich L. Snell is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer M. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Jennifer M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Dunn since 2026. 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 Jennifer M. Dunn is held by other lawyers.