Profile

Claire is a litigation attorney who represents clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts, mediation and arbitration on a broad range of matters.  She is well-versed in all phases of civil litigation, including investigations, pretrial discovery, depositions, motion practice, trials and appeals.

Healthcare Experience 
Claire has extensive experience defending hospitals, physicians, dentists, nurses, nursing homes and other ancillary medical care providers in medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases.  She also has experience defending other negligence claims in the areas of products liability, premises liability and statutory Labor Law claims.  Claire has also represented clients in areas of employment, breach of contract, and intellectual property litigation.  

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  • Listed in:
    • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025
    • New York Super Lawyers® Upstate New York Rising Star, Personal Injury Medical Malpractice - Defense, 2017-2024
    • The Daily Record, Excellence in Law: Up & Coming Attorneys, 2020

  • "Charter-ing Legal Waters: Navigating Legal Issues in Public Schools," New York State Charter Schools Association, October 23-24, 2024
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace—An Update on New York Legislation In the Wake of the ‘Me Too’ Movement, Monroe County School Boards Association Fall Law Conference, September 27, 2018

  • Lawyers for Learning Program, Volunteer Tutor
  • Cancer Support Community of Rochester, (Formerly known as Gilda's Club), Board Member