Rochester | Hurwitz Fine P.C.

100 Office Park Way
Pittsford, NY 14534

P: 585-454-6850 F: 585-270-4572

Hurwitz Fine’s Rochester office, located in the vibrant community of Pittsford, is dedicated to serving clients across the central New York region, including Monroe, Wayne, Oneida, and Ontario counties. With a deep understanding of the unique legal landscape in this area, our team provides comprehensive and strategic legal counsel to businesses, insurers, and individuals facing a wide range of litigation needs.

Our Rochester office is an integral part of Hurwitz Fine’s commitment to delivering high-quality legal services, offering experienced defense representation across multiple practice areas. Our primary focus includes:

Litigation

Automobile Liability – Defending insurers and insureds in motor vehicle accidents, including personal injury claims, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and complex litigation involving multiple parties.
Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Liability – Protecting and defending physicians, clinicians, dentists, nurses, facilities, and all forms of health care providers in the full range of matters.
NYS Labor Law & Construction Defect – Representing owners, contractors, and insurers in claims involving workplace injuries, construction site accidents, and structural defects under New York State Labor Law.
Premises Liability – Defending property owners, landlords, and businesses against claims of slip-and-fall accidents, negligent security, and other premises-related liabilities.
Product Liability – Defending manufacturers, distributors, and retailers against claims of defective products, design flaws, and failure-to-warn allegations.
School District Litigation – Defending public school districts and private schools across New York State in claims involving the Child Victims Act & sexual misconduct, labor & employment law issues, automobile liability, and premises liability claims.
Retail & Hospitality Liability – Protecting businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors from liability claims, including negligent security, dram shop liability, and customer injury claims.
Trucking & Commercial Transportation Negligence – Representing trucking companies, commercial carriers, and insurers in transportation-related litigation, including accidents and regulatory compliance matters.

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Coverage – Providing policy interpretation, coverage opinions, and litigation defense for insurers in disputes involving first- and third-party claims.

Corporate Services

Estate Planning – Offering a full range of estate planning services, including retirement planning, wills and trust agreements, Medicaid planning, powers of attorney, asset preservation, succession planning, elder law, and guardianships.
Labor & Employment – Advising employers on personnel issues, defending employers in federal and state employment litigation, arbitrating claims and disciplinary actions under collective bargaining agreements, and drafting and negotiating employment agreements and employment terminations.

With a client-focused approach, our Rochester attorneys combine legal experience with industry knowledge to deliver tailored solutions and effective defense strategies. Whether handling high-exposure claims or providing proactive risk management guidance, Hurwitz Fine is committed to protecting our clients’ interests throughout the region.

Attorneys

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Elizabeth K. Ognenovski
SPECIAL COUNSEL

Email	[email protected]
Phone	585-454-6850

Product Liability NYS Labor Law & Construction Defect Premises Liability General Liability Defense Retail & Hospitality Liability

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Richard N. Franco
MEMBER

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Phone	585-454-6850

Appellate Practice Business & Commercial Litigation Municipal Litigation & Counseling

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Anastasia M. McCarthy
MEMBER

Email	[email protected]
Phone	716-849-8900

Health Care Law Product Liability Labor & Employment Law Premises Liability General Liability Defense Retail & Hospitality Liability Child Victims Act and Sexual Misconduct Coverage and Defense School District Representation

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Jason A. Yots
SPECIAL COUNSEL

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Phone	716-849-8900

Economic Development & Public Incentives

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Melissa A. Pezzino
SPECIAL COUNSEL

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Phone	585-454-6850

Estate & Trust Administration Estate Planning Succession Planning Elder Law Guardianships

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Jordan Beal

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Phone	585-454-6850

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Ryan P. O'Shea
ASSOCIATE

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Phone	585-454-6850

Insurance Coverage & Extracontractual Liability

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Lexi R. Horton
ASSOCIATE

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Phone	585-454-6850

Insurance Coverage Counsel Insurance Coverage & Extracontractual Liability

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James J. Crowley IV
ASSOCIATE

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Phone	585-454-6850

Business & Commercial Litigation Premises Liability Automobile Liability General Liability Defense Retail & Hospitality Liability Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Liability

Headquarters

The Liberty Building
424 Main Street, Suite 1300
Buffalo, New York 14202

P: 716-849-8900 F: 716-855-0874

Long Island

25 Melville Park Road
Suite 260
Melville, New York 11747

P: 631-465-0700 F: 631-465-0313

Rochester

100 Office Park Way
Pittsford, New York 14534

P: 585-454-6850 F: 585-270-4572

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