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About Deborah
Biography
Deborah Morris Field practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, construction-related accidents, and medical malpractice. She is an experienced litigator who moved back to Rochester in 2003 to join her family’s law firm started by her grandfather over 75 years ago.
Prior to joining Morris & Morris Attorneys in 2003, Deborah M. Field practiced for eight years in Washington D.C. where she worked for several years as an attorney at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP) representing companies and individuals under investigation, involved in litigation or involved in international transactions and alliances. She also served the federal government as Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and as Special Counsel to the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. She participated in an investigation of the day trading industry and its practices and testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding the findings of the investigation.
Ms. Field earned her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and her law degree with High Honors, from George Washington University, where she was a member of the George Washington Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif.
Ms. Field is a member of the Bars of New York State and the District of Columbia. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and Monroe County Bar Association where she served as a past Trustee and is a past Board Member for its Foundation. Ms. Field was honored to be appointed by the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, to serve on the Committee on Character and Fitness for the 7th Judicial District; the committee evaluates the character and fitness of applicants to the bar before they can be admitted. Ms. Field also has served for many years as a Board Member for the non-profit organization Medical Motor Service.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
28%
Car Accident
25%
Wrongful Death
20%
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Morris & Morris Attorneys
120 Corporate Woods Ste 240, Rochester, NY, 14623-1455
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Posted by Lorrie Torchia | May 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Our Lawyer
Very happy with Deborah Fields, kept us up to date on our case. She was very respectful and the office is remarkable. Everyone we meant was kind and treated us great.
Posted by Mark Goldberg | May 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Exceptional Lawyer - Compassionate and Knowledgeable
I highly recommend Deborah Field and her Team for anyone needing legal assistance. Beyond a great attorney that overdelivered on the results, she was incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate while helping my elderly father through a difficult process. She took time to explain everything clearly a...
Posted by Tom | May 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
BEST ATTORNEY FIRM IN THE NORTH EAST USA
I was referred to Debra Fields from several friends- after reviewing various sources, I decided to reach out regarding an auto accident. Mrs. Fields has an outstanding work ethic, sincere, honest, and a true wealth of information. Dedication,persistance, and excellence are a few of her incredible str...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2024
Top 25: Women Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2023
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2023
Top 25: Women Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Lawyer of the Year - Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2021
The Power 20 for Litigation, Daily Record
2021
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Morris & Morris Attorneys
2000 - 2003
Counsel, Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering
1999 - 2000
Counsel, U.S. Senate, Permanent Subcomittee on Investigations
1996 - 2000
Senior Counsel, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Associations
2021 - Present
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers - Board of DirectorsMember
Committee on Character and Fitness App. Div. - 7th Judicial District
Member
Foundation of the Monroe County Bar Association
Board Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Active Member
Medical Motor Service - An Al Sigl Member Organization
Board Member
Education
1995
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Physicians Attorney Cooperative Education (PACE)
Plaintiff's Persepctive on Medical Malpractice Cases
2019
Handling Tough Issues in a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Action
Ethical and Practical Considerations in Representing Clients in Personal Injury Litigation
Languages
Spanish
German
English