Robert L. Brenna Jr.

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Robert L. Brenna Jr.

5.0
34 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

31 East Main Street, Suite 2000, Rochester, NY

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About Robert

Biography

Former President NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers. 37 Years of Personal Injury Cases. AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

47 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

47 years

20%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 15%

30 years

15%
Wrongful Death 15%

First verdict for wrongful death against the STate of New York for Attica uprising; first verdict against the State of New York in Court of Claims for violation of State Constitutional rights; numerous cases in Supreme Court in various NYS counties

47 years

15%
Litigation 10%

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

47 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2012 2010
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 47 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Brenna Law Firm, PLLC

31 East Main Street, Suite 2000, Rochester, NY, 14614

brennalaw.com

Robert L. Brenna Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Tim Healy | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Communication

Brenna Boyce PLLC assisted me in my auto injury case and brought it to a successful & satisfactory conclusion in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to hire this firm in the future.

Posted by Geri Camp | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Fantastic Attorney!

Bob's office handled an accident injury case for my Mom, and she was in very good hands and obtained a great settlement. Bob is an outstanding attorney, and I highly recommend his office for any personal injury needs that you might have.

Robert Brenna

Replied last October 22, 2020

You are most gracious.

Posted by William | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Best Attorneys I have ever worked with.

I hired Mr Bob Brenna and Mr David Sieling as attorneys to settle my family estate. Even though things did not settle as we hoped it would, Mr Brenna and Sieling went above and beyond to make sure that my family and I were very well taken care of, and received the best results possible. I truly trul...y believe that it could have been considerably more expensive with other firms with additionally billed hours. I highly recommend the Brenna Boyce Firm and the piece of mind knowing I hired the Best for my Family Mr William Berntsen

Posted by Michael Diodato | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Legal Expertise with compassion

My family had been thrown into chaos due to a probate issue. I went to Mr. Brenna's firm for an initial consult and was fortunate to meet with his whole legal team. They grasped the situation immediately and were able to understand my feelings, motives and goals. They gave me an honest opinion on the... merits of my case as well as a giving me an experience driven determination of the odds of success of a challenge. They were all very empathetic and compassionate. Overall, a negotiated settlement for a financially prudent amount was obtained. I would recommend this firm to anyone.

Posted by MichaelJones | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

True Legal Talent

I had the opportunity to work with Bob on a few personal injury cases as a fellow attorney. After watch skillfully cross examine medical professionals, and cleverly use the negotiation process our our client's great benefit, I immediately decided that there is no other attorney in Upstate New York a...s good and he is in securing fantastic results. I Highly recommend him in tort cases and look forward to working with him again

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Robert L. Brenna Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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John Cherundolo

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Higgins

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bob for over 10 years and I have referred cases to Bob in Rochester. He is recognized as one of the top plaintiff's personal injury attorneys in the Western Tier by his colleagues. I have had good results with the matters that I have referred. Bob has an excellent reputation in the plaintiff's personal injury bar. He has always been available to help answer questions about the practice in the Rochester and surrounding areas and knows that area very well. I would not hesitate to hire Bob or refer more cases to him or recommend him to members of my family."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Roxin

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob Brenna's 10.0 Avvo rating speaks for itself, but more than that, his zealous representation of clients in personal injury cases has earned the respect of his adversaries and judges. He knows the law and he knows the courtroom. I highly endorse him."

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Michael Bersani

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an astute personal injury lawyer. He recently won an important appeal in the highest Court in New York State --- the Court of Appeals --- that will help victims of negligent driving by police officers and other emergency responders. He is seen, and rightly so, as a leader in the personal injury field in the Rochester, NY area."

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John Cherundolo

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Higgins

Litigation lawyer

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Sheldon Boyce

Personal injury lawyer

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Anthony Bottar

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Roxin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Bersani

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Santola

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

New York State Lawyer of the Year, The Top 100 Magazine

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

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

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Named as member of Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2011

Top Attorneys in Upstate New York, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, ATLA

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Founding Partner, Brenna Brenna And Boyce PLLC

1979 - Present

Founding Partner, Brenna Brenna and Boyce

Associations

2008 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Immediate Past President

2007 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association-New York

Top 100

2004 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Director

1983 - Present

American Association for Justice

President's Club

Av pre-eminent rating Martindale-Hubbel

1993 - 2004

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1993 - 1995

Genesee Valley Trial Lawyers Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Rizzo

Complete Acquital After Jury Trial

Dominguez v. Burger King

Confidential

Doe v. Sandoz Pharmecuticals

Successful

Buggs v. Sandoz Pharmecuticals

Successful

People v. Green

Complete Acquital After Jury Trial

Prince Vs State of New York

Verdict for Plaintiff

Baby Doe Vs State of New York

Vewrdict for Plaintiff

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Education

1978

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Syracuse University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Chairman - Recent Opinions, Decisions, and Laws

Personal Injury Litigation

2007

Chairman - Recent Opinions, Decisions, and Laws

Personal Injury Litigation

2006

Chairman - Recent Opinions, Decisions, and Laws

Personal Injury Litigation

2005

Chairman - Recent Opinions, Decisions, and Laws

Personal Injury Litigation

2004

Litigation update- Keeping pace with New Developments

Litigation

2004

Chairman - Recent Opinions, Decisions, and Laws

Personal Injury Litigation

2003

Selection and Use of Expert

Selection and Use of Experts

2003

Managing Tough Issues in a Personal Injury Case

Managing Tough Issues in a Personal Injury Case

2003

Decisions 2003

Decisions 2003

2001

Decisions - Rochester

Moderator - Decisions - Rochester

2000

Discovery 2000 - For Experienced Litigators

Discovery 2000 - For Experienced Litigators

2000

Decisions - Rochester

Chairperson - Decisions - Rochester

1999

Decisions Rochester

Decisions Rochester

1998

Decisions Rochester

Chairperson Decisions Rochester

1997

Decisions 1997

Decisions - 1997

Publications

2008

Daily Record Numerous Columns

Activity

Top Contributor

Robert earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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