Timothy J. Fennell

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Timothy J. Fennell

5.0
13 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 42 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oswego, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Estate Planning ... +7 more

26 East Oneida Street, Oswego, NY

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About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Alimony 11%

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Estate Planning 11%

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Family 11%

11%
Litigation 11%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 11%

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Personal Injury 11%

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Real Estate 11%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 11%

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Trusts 11%

11%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Amdursky, Pelky, Fennell and Wallen, P.C.

26 East Oneida Street, Oswego, NY, 13126

www.apfwlaw.com

Amdursky, Pelky Fennell & Wallen, P.C.

26 E Oneida St, Oswego, NY, 13126-2695

www.apfwlaw.com

Timothy J. Fennell's Reviews

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Posted by Abubacarr | March 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best Honest Divorce lawyer in New York

Timothy lawyer handled everything with confidence and precision. He knew exactly how to approach my case and didn’t waste time. Communication was clear, and the results exceeded my expectations. If you want someone who gets results, this is the lawyer to choose.

Posted by Jesse | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best legal representation I know.

I have been using Tim for the better part of almost 20 yrs. He’s always given me the best legal advice to whatever issues that I had brought to his attention. Whether it was a divorce I was going through or child custody, he stood by me and made everything legally clear and concise. I recent used him... on my house closing and he was on top of all the aspects of the closing and made me feel comfortable and explained everything. I will keep using Tim for all my legal needs. Thank you Tim.

Posted by Jeffrey | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Trial Results From a Skilled Attorney

Tim is a skilled, smart,and caring attorney. From the moment he took our case we knew we were in good hands. He was always very attentive to our case and concerns. He kept us up to date and explained every step of the process. Tim always answered our calls, or returned them promptly! With his legal ...knowledge and trial expertise he was able to win a difficult case, resulting in a large award of over $1,000,000, exactly the amount we were asking for!

Posted by Gregg | November 25, 2015 | Litigation

Best Litigator I have seen in the courtroom or on TV

I met Mr. Fennell when I was searching for an attorney for a bailment case that exceeded $250,000. I had just fired my attorney for not understanding the case. I interviewed 3 other attorneys and was impressed immensely by Mr. Fennell's intelligence and directness when discussing the case. Most im...portantly he included me in the case strategy and management and not once did he talk down to me or not include me in important decisions and factors about costs. After a 7-day jury trial, Mr. Fennell landed a jury verdict awarding in excess of $300,000. Defendant appealed and Mr. Fennell won again at appeal. I am happy to report that not only did his firm secure the victory in court, they also collected every dollar with interest for me. I have used Mr. Fennell's firm for Matrimony, Family Court, Estate Planning, and Commerical Litigation. I have been extremely happy with every matter I have handed him and have always found his billings to be reasonable and fair. The highest praise I can give Mr. Fennell is that he has complete integrity. He has it in his billings and in his approach with his clients. He has talked me out of more litigation then he has taken for me.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

A Firm and Calming Hand

I met Mr. Fennell through my association as Artistic Director with the Oswego Opera Theater. The Opera had run afoul, through lack of understanding, of the NY State Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Division, and specifically on the issue of whether the musical artists engaged by Oswego Ope...ra were employees or independent contractors by NY Law. We had been audited and found lacking, but I felt we had grounds for appeal, and it is in this part that Mr. Fennell represented us. Because I would be testifying before a judge with a Department of Labor official opposing me and asking me questions and for justifications for my positions, Mr. Fennell spent a good deal of time coaching me and bringing me up to speed on previously decided cases, so that I could frame my arguments. Mr. Fennell obviously knew the legal issues, and was very calming in preparing me to be in a situation I'd never before experienced. In the proceedings he was totally clear and concise, non-argumentative, and established an atmosphere where one was able to feel relaxed and able to offer one's best impression and explanations. The fact that we obtained a very favorable result is of course a huge plus relating to Mr. Fennell's competence and knowledge, but I was most impressed by how he made feel during the whole process: relaxed, confident, and able to state my case in the best possible terms. I have no doubt that Mr. Fennell will be my first choice in the future for legal assistance. He is also just a very nice man!

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Timothy J. Fennell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Marrone

Litigation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Tim on a contested estate litigation matter. His approach is professional, polite and highly-effective. He is a true credit to the legal professionalism. He was able to navigate a heated and emotional matter and advocate zealously without taking the litigation personally. Since this matter, I've had occasion to refer some cases to Tim and I hope to continue doing so in the future."

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Courtney Radick

Litigation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tim has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He always is there to provide guidance and support and is always willing to help other attorneys, both in his own office and in the community. He is a great speaker and provides entertaining and informative lectures on a variety of topics."

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Russell Dombrow

Litigation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tim Fennell since 2011. He was a faculty member at the NYSBA Young Lawyer Section Trial Academy when I was a student. Tim has always been gracious and affable with other people, and made me feel welcome at my first NYSBA event. Later, I had the opportunity to practice in Montgomery County Supreme Court, where the presiding judge somehow connected Tim to me and spoke very highly of Tim without question. I wholeheartedly recommend Tim to represent clients to solve their legal problems."

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James Hacker

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim Fennell is a class act. Smart, practical and intellectually honest. A mature attorney for serious matters."

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Anthony Marrone

Estate planning lawyer

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Kevin Hulslander

Litigation lawyer

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Courtney Radick

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

super lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Managing Partner, Amdursky, Pelky, Fennell & Wallen

1900 - Present

Senior Partner, Amdursky, Pelky, Fennell and Wallen, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

NYS Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission

member

1990 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1983 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1995

Oswego County

President

Sample of Legal Cases

estate of goldych

after four day hearing Court sanctioned fiduciaries and denied estate attorney fees.

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Education

1983

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

LeMoyne College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

NYSBA YLS Trial Academy

Cross Examination in a Civil Case

2016

New York State Bar Association

Discovery in the Civil Case

2010

YLS Fall Meeting

Preparing the Witness for Deposition

2003

Personal Injury cases

Calculating and Prooving Damages

Publications

2008

Languages

English

Activity

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