John Mark Wells

John Mark Wells

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 17 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Personal Injury

600 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Lacy Katzen, LLP

600 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY, 14604

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John Mark Wells's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews

Posted by Lynn | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An outstanding attorney

From our first conversation, I knew that John understood our case and knew the law. He was professional and always returned calls the same day. Most importantly, he listened to our concerns and genuinely wanted to help. He worked until we obtained the resolution we wanted.

Posted by Gerri | March 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A lawyer who truly cares about his clients

I can’t say enough good things about John Wells. He helped us through a very stressful time, and we are truly grateful for his guidance & support. John is not only an excellent lawyer, but also a genuinely warm & caring person. He was always very responsive & returned our phone calls promptly, wh...ich meant so much to us. He explained things clearly and made sure we understood everything along the way. His calm & reassuring nature really helped put us at ease throughout the entire process. He is honest, dedicated, & truly cares about his clients. We always felt like he genuinely had our best interests at heart. I deeply appreciate everything he did for us. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a compassionate & trustworthy attorney. If we ever need legal help again, he would absolutely be the first person I would call.

Posted by Nicole | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Happy With My Outcome

I highly recommend John , he was very supportive and communicated with me through out the whole process. He was very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease about everything. I was unsure to even hire an attorney for my injury but I am very happy I did hire John.

Posted by Jennifer | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Respectful, honest, and to the point.

Mr. John Wells and his team were super professional and compassionate from the start. As the case progressed, I felt more comfortable with him and how everything went. I would recommend him to anyone that had to go through the trouble and grief that my children and I went through. He thinks like a fa...mily man, not a lawyer and that's why I felt so comfortable with him. Thank you John for everything you did for me and my family, and for getting my late husband what his family needed.

Posted by Dorie | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

wonderful human!

My journey began a long time ago with John Wells. I was wronged by a scheming and conniving individual, with John's encouragement and overwhelming legal knowledge, together we persevered! He most definitely went above and beyond to make things right. Along the way he kept me updated, and when I r...eally did not know the right way to proceed, he did and made things happen. John worked diligently to file the proper paperwork with the court system and provided mounds of evidence to ensure a con man did not succeed in his venture. When we went into court, he made me feel safe and confident. I was not alone in this situation. I am an elderly woman who almost lost everything to someone who I thought was trustworthy. I cannot express the gratitude I have for John Wells, but I can highly recommend him to help you. If you have a situation that seems hopeless, he is the man to see!!!!

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John Mark Wells's Lawyer Endorsements

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Max Rosenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very considerate, sharp and approachable. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and I am glad to have worked with him."

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Jeremy Sher

Litigation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent litigator and I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Kevin Johnson

Litigation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Lacy Katzen LLP

2009 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law Firm in New York

Associations

Monroe County Bar Association

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2019 - 2020

Litigation Council of the Monroe County Bar Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Claim Against Nursing Home for Pressure Sore

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Education

2008

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

St Bonaventure University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

School of Medicine

Medical Malpractice

Publications

2013

Lacy Katzen LLP's Legal Notes "I Was in a Car Accident"

Languages

English

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