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Local Father-Daughter Attorneys Honored Again as Best Lawyers in America
Aug 16, 2022
Rochester law partners Deborah M. Field and James E. Morris named Best Lawyers in America for 12th and 13th consecutive years respectively.
Rochester, New York – August 16, 2022 – Senior partner James E. Morris was again selected by his peers for inclusion in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Mediation.
His daughter, Deborah M. Field, has been recognized in Best Lawyers for her work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs for the 12th consecutive year.
As a family-based law firm specializing in personalized service, Morris and Morris Attorneys has purposely maintained a smaller, selective firm, which enables them to provide the high quality representation that has become their signature trait.
Ms. Field said, “We are very proud of consistently achieving national recognition by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers and I am personally gratified to be honored in my field of Personal Injury Litigation Plaintiffs. Morris and Morris Attorneys aspires to the highest level of achievement and this has been our mission for three generations.”
Additionally, for 35 years Mr. Morris has achieved the AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. It is the peak of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process managed by Martindale Hubbell, the world’s most trusted legal resource.
“I am deeply honored to have achieved the AV Preeminent Rating and to be recognized for my work in Mediation. It is an affirmation of the 75 year heritage of our firm and the proven results we’ve consistently delivered to our clients, “said Mr. Morris.
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide and to be included in their rankings is an honor of great distinction.
About Morris and Morris Attorneys
Morris and Morris Attorneys has proudly served and supported the Rochester community as a family-based firm providing over 75 years of proven results to clients.
We are highly-accredited and handle all types of personal injury cases including, but not limited to, car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, construction and pedestrian accidents.
Morris and Morris Attorneys carefully selects only those cases in which our highly-skilled senior-level attorneys can provide a level of expertise that leads to successful outcomes. Visit us on the web at morrisandmorrisattorneys.com.
Deborah M. Field practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, medical malpractice, premise liability, construction-related accidents, and products liability.
James E. Morris is an experienced mediator, litigator, former judge and long-time principal in Morris and Morris Attorneys.
Contact:
Deborah M. Field
Morris and Morris Attorneys
585-292-5757
dmfield@morrisatty.com
Local Attorney Partnership Recognized Again As Super Lawyers
Aug 15, 2022
Rochester Lawyers Deborah M. Field and James E. Morris have been selected to the Upstate New York State Super Lawyers Top List for the 16th consecutive year.
Rochester, New York – August 15, 2022- Morris and Morris Attorneys may be one of Rochester’s smaller family-based law firms by design, yet year-after-year it continues to receive big recognitions from its peers.
For the 16th consecutive year, father and daughter partners Deborah M. Field and James E. Morris were once again named to the Upstate New York Top List of Super Lawyers. It is notable that this honor is reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice and only 5% of Upstate New York State attorneys receive this distinction.
“It is a privilege to be selected to the Upstate New York State Super Lawyers Top List since 2007 based on their rigorous selection process. Because our firm has elected to stay small and selective, we are able to provide high quality representation to our clients,” stated Ms. Field, a Personal Injury Attorney with Morris and Morris.
Additionally, with 35 years as a prominent jurist and now serving as a mediator, Mr. Morris has achieved the AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. It is the peak of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process managed by Martindale Hubbell, the world’s most trusted legal resource.
In response to this recognition, senior partner James E. Morris said, “For the past 75 years our family-based firm has proudly served the community, and we will continue to strive for excellence in performance and service to our clients.”
The Super Lawyers selection process is based on peer reviews and lawyer surveys. Upstate New York Super Lawyers Magazine will be published in September 2022.
About Morris and Morris Attorneys
Morris and Morris Attorneys has proudly served and supported the Rochester community as a family-based firm providing over 75 years of proven results to clients.
We are highly accredited and handle all types of personal injury cases including, but not limited to, car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, construction and pedestrian accidents.
Morris and Morris Attorneys carefully selects only those cases in which our highly skilled senior-level attorneys can provide a level of expertise that leads to successful outcomes. Visit us on the web at morrisandmorrisattorneys.com.
Deborah M. Field practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, medical malpractice, premise liability, construction-related accidents, and products liability.
James E. Morris is an experienced mediator, litigator, former judge and long-time principal in Morris and Morris Attorneys.
Contact:
Deborah M. Field
Morris and Morris Attorneys
585-292-5757
dmfield@morrisatty.com
James E. Morris Addresses MCBA on Topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation vs. Litigation
Dec 9, 2017
On December 7, 2017, James E. Morris participated in the Monroe County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar entitled “Effective ADR: Getting the Most for Your Clients without Resorting to Litigation”. Mr. Morris and two other presenters discussed how ADR is utilized in court and private settings. Attorneys who attended the event learned how to develop Alternative Dispute Resolution skills and be more effective in their practice.
James E. Morris Chosen as Recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys-Lifetime Achievement Award
Jul 21, 2017
On December 7, 2017, James E. Morris participated in the Monroe County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar entitled “Effective ADR: Getting the Most for Your Clients without Resorting to Litigation”. Mr. Morris and two other presenters discussed how ADR is utilized in court and private settings. Attorneys who attended the event learned how to develop Alternative Dispute Resolution skills and be more effective in their practice.
James E. Morris Addresses Conference of the American College of Civil Trial Mediation
Jun 26, 2017
Upstate New York Mediator James E. Morris addressed the annual Conference of the American College of Civil Trial Mediation held June 25-27 in Half Moon Bay, California. Mr. Morris contributed to a discussion involving over 40 full-time mediators on mass casualty torts and mediation resolution. Mr. Morris shared his experiences with a recent bus accident mediation that involved more than 50 claims.
James E. Morris Selected to Who’s Who Legal: Mediation by Clients and Peers
May 15, 2017
Attorney and Mediator James E. Morris was selected among 383 individuals by independent research of clients and peers for recognition in the 2017 editiion of Who’s Who Legal: Mediation.
James E. Morris presents on panel to New York State Unified Court System Law Clerks
Oct 25, 2013
Attorney and Mediator James E. Morris presented on a panel to New York State Unified Court System Law Clerks on effectuating settlements, including pre-trial conferences and mediation.
Rochester Attorney-Mediator Honored with Two National Recognitions
Sep 4, 2013
Prominent Rochester Attorney-Mediator, James E. Morris, has been nationally recognized for two major achievements.
The American College of Civil Trial Mediators, a national organization of pre-eminent dispute resolution professionals, inducted Mr. Morris as their 2013 Distinguished Fellow at the college’s annual conference on July 15th. As the sole recipient of the honor, Mr. Morris was cited for his continuing commitment to the organization as a past President of their Board of Directors and as a longstanding member since 2002.
In addition, Mr. Morris was recently ranked among the Top 50 Upstate New York Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers nationwide who represent more than 70 practice areas and have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Morris was among the 50 elite lawyers who received the highest point totals in the Upstate New York nomination, research and blue ribbon review process.
Mr. Morris is an experienced litigator and practicing attorney with the longtime Rochester, New York law firm Morris and Morris Attorneys. As an accomplished mediator for more than 15 years, Mr. Morris is known throughout Upstate New York for his ability to resolve complex disputes through mediation. In addition, he has 30 years experience as a judge, both as Brighton Town Justice and as Acting City Court Judge for the City of Rochester, New York.
About Morris and Morris Attorneys
Morris and Morris Attorneys is one of the premiere law firms in the Rochester, N.Y area focusing on Personal Injury cases, including automobile, truck, bus, train, pedestrian, bicycle, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. Morris and Morris Attorneys has long been associated with quality, professional legal service provided in a personal way. Morris and Morris Attorneys’ legacy of excellence spans three generations helping families with their legal needs. For more information, visit http://morrisandmorrisattorneys.com.
About The American College of Civil Trial Mediators
The American College of Civil Trial Mediators, established in 1995, is a non-profitnational organization of pre-eminent dispute resolution professionals.
College Fellows are selected for membership through a comprehensive application process based upon their experience, skill, reputation, ethical standards, and commitment to alternative dispute resolution. The College accepts members who have clearly demonstrated years of working in the field at the highest level of achievement. Consistent with its purpose, the College has a limited membership with approximately 150 Mediators located nationwide.
In addition to maintaining a full-time mediation practice, College Fellows regularly engage in conducting educational programs, lecturing, and authoring publications. The College annually publishes The American Journal of Mediation. The College recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to ADR through awards and grants.
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
James E. Morris participates on panel for “Advice from the Experts: Successful Strategies for winning commercial cases in New York State Courts
Apr 29, 2013
James E. Morris participated in the Monroe County Bar Association seminar entitled “Advice from the Experts: Successful Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases in New York State Courts” on April 25. 2013.