Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC is pleased to announce that 10 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This distinction reflects their professional achievement, peer recognition, and continued commitment to serving clients across New York.

The following attorneys were selected to the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list:

John N. Lipsitz

Founding Partner

Super Lawyer 2012–2026

Michael A. Ponterio

Founding Partner

Super Lawyer 2011–2026

John P. Comerford

Senior Partner

Super Lawyer 2010–2026 · Top 50: Upstate New York Super Lawyers: 2024 – 2026

Mathew J. Morton

Senior Partner

Rising Star 2013–2018 · Super Lawyer 2024-2026

Anne E. Joynt

Partner

Rising Star 2013–2020 · Super Lawyer 2021–2026 · Top 50: Upstate New York Super Lawyers: 2025 – 2026 · Top 25: Women Upstate New York Super Lawyers: 2025 – 2026

Additionally, several of our firm’s rising legal talents have been named to the 2025 Upstate New York Rising Stars list, which recognizes attorneys under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice who have exhibited exceptional professional achievement.

The following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Upstate New York Rising Stars list:

Zachary J. Woods

Senior Partner

Rising Star 2017–2026

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Jillian M. Ponterio

Attorney

Rising Star 2021–2026

Ryan D. Ledebur

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2026

Sean M. Esford

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2026

Eric R. Winnert

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2026

This recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to protecting injured clients through skilled, ethical, and persistent advocacy. Each honored attorney has helped advance Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford’s longstanding mission of seeking justice for workers and families throughout New York State.

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