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I am a litigator and trial attorney whose civil litigation practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile accident, nursing home negligence and commercial, business and estate disputes. I have civil and administrative trial experience. I possess state and federal mediation experience, including participation in the Federal Mediation program, and frequently represent clients at arbitration.
I possess considerable appellate experience, including appearance before the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department.
Before joining Lacy Katzen LLP, I worked for a civil litigation firm focused on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers compensation and Social Security disability actions.
I served as a guest instructor for St. Bonaventure University's mock trial team and as a guest lecturer at Olean Business Institute. I also served as a trustee for the Village of Cuba, New York.
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Acquired: 2009
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600 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY, 14604
32 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
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 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...
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend!
John is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. He consistently kept me up to date on my case. He was easy to contact. Never seemed bothered by my numerous calls and questions. I felt he had my best interest at hand. He understood my struggles was my case and really seemed to care. I would not h...
Posted by Sandy | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Professional, patient and competent
We were very fortunate to have found John Wells. He was extremely patient with my elderly mother, always taking time to explain things in detail and being considerate of her needs. Regarding litigation, he was firm, knowledgeable and shared his experiences to our benefit. We had never been involv...
Posted by Tanya | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Compassionate
When I contacted Mr. Wells I was very emotional and very lost on what I could and couldn't do as far as my case. I talked to him about what happened and within minutes of him giving me advice I felt a sense of calmness and at that time I knew he was going to be the one to take me all the way to the e...
"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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2011 - Present
Partner, Lacy Katzen LLP
2009 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law Firm in New York
Member
2019 - 2020
Litigation Council of the Monroe County Bar AssociationSecretary
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Medical Malpractice
2013
English