Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford, LLC is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2025, a distinction that highlights outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence in their practice areas and earned the respect of their peers.

The following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list:

John N. Lipsitz

Founding Partner

Super Lawyer 2012–2025

Michael A. Ponterio

Founding Partner

Super Lawyer 2011–2025

John P. Comerford

Senior Partner

Super Lawyer 2010–2025

Mathew J. Morton

Senior Partner

Rising Star 2013–2018 · Super Lawyer 2025

Anne E. Joynt

Partner

Rising Star 2013–2020 · Super Lawyer 2022–2025

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 2025 Upstate New York Rising Stars list:

Zachary J. Woods

Senior Partner

Rising Star 2017–2025

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Jillian M. Ponterio

Attorney

Rising Star 2022–2025

Ryan D. Ledebur

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2025

Sean M. Esford

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2025

Eric R. Winnert

Attorney

Rising Star 2023–2025

This recognition reflects the firm’s continued dedication to representing injured clients with integrity, professionalism, and unwavering advocacy. Each attorney honored has made meaningful contributions to the firm’s legacy of fighting for justice for workers and families across New York State.