The Honorable Anthony J. Paris Joins Costello, Cooney & Fearon

by Contributor | March 10, 2021 11:31 am

Costello, Cooney & Fearon announce the Honorable
Anthony J. Paris, retired Justice of the New York State
Supreme Court, has joined the firm as Special Counsel.
“It is an honor to have such a distinguished member of
the legal community join our firm,” says Bob Smith, chief
executive officer and managing partner of Costello, Cooney
& Fearon. “The firm is excited to have Tony. He will be an
integral part of the team, which welcomes his finely-honed
expertise and proficient legal judgment.”
Tony will be offering his skill in the form of Alternative Dispute
Resolution services at the firm. He brings his efficacy,
experience, and attention to detail to his service as a neutral.
Tony knows every case is unique and tailors his approach
to each situation brought before him. He looks forward to
helping parties reach mutually acceptable outcomes, while
avoiding the stress, difficulty, and expense he well knows
litigation can entail.
Tony has a depth of experience in a broad range of matters
and is able to offer his services as a neutral to all parties who
seek his guidance. His Alternative Dispute Resolution practice
will primarily focus on commercial litigation, including
contract and employment disputes, as well as personal injury,
malpractice and professional liability matters.
Prior to joining Costello, Cooney & Fearon, Tony had a
distinguished career as a jurist for 28 years. In 1992, he was
elected to a 10-year term as Onondaga County Family Court
Judge. In 1997, Tony was designated an Acting Justice of the
Supreme Court, where he presided over matrimonial actions,
as well as other matters throughout the Fifth Judicial District.
In 1999, he won election as a New York State Supreme Court
Justice and was re-elected in 2013. Tony was also part of
the Statewide Mortgage Foreclosure Group and presided
over cases in the Commercial Division. While on the Bench,
he was appointed to the Judicial Advisory Council and the
Access to Justice Subcommittee.
Prior to his years on the Bench, Tony served as an Assistant
District Attorney for the County of Onondaga and was
engaged in the general practice of law.
As such, in addition to his services as a neutral, Tony will have
a general litigation practice, handling such diverse matters
as Business Formations and Transactions; Commercial and
Residential Real Estate; Foreclosures; Insurance Coverage
Disputes; Personal Injury; Professional Liability; DWI and
Traffic Matters; and matters involving Domestic Relations,
including Divorce and Family Court Proceedings.
Tony can be reached by calling Costello, Cooney & Fearon
at (315) 422-1152 or by stopping by their new offices at
the Jefferson Clinton Commons, 211 West Jefferson Street,
Syracuse, New York 13202 (please note: all proper COVID-19
safety protocols will be followed).

 

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