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    1300 Clinton SquareRochester, NY 14604-1792
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    Phone: +1 585.263.1000/
    Fax: +1 585.263.1600
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    With nearly 150 years in upstate New York, we know how to make the future happen. As the region’s businesses innovate and evolve, our industry-focused attorneys help turn vision into action.

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    Our Space

    We trace our Rochester roots back to 1875, and we’re proud of our enduring legacy in the city. We regularly welcome clients and civic organizations to enjoy our expansive gathering areas and rooftop views of the Genesee River. We’re proud to support the city through our global legal practice, local ties, and pro bono service.

    • Reception seating area in Nixon Peabody's Rochester office; two white chairs stand on an area rug with a round coffee table, on which is a bouquet of flowers in vase; in the background is a potted plant and a row of windows, and benches with white cushions at intervals along the wall
    • Reception seating area in Nixon Peabody's Rochester office; a small space, enclosed on three sides by two glass panels and one wall, contains five chairs and a small table on which is a plant; through one of the glass walls can be seen the office stairwell; a painting hangs on the wall, along with a rack of firm brochures
    Our commitment to Rochester defines us. We are proud to represent many of the city’s most vital businesses and cultural institutions.

    Jared Lusk

    Office Managing Partner, Rochester


    Recognition

    2025 Best Law Firms® ranks 22 Nixon Peabody practices as National Tier 1

    Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

    Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 firm for 23 practices in Rochester and nine practices in Buffalo in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.

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    Our Team

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      Jared C. Lusk

      Partner / Office Managing Partner, Rochester
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1140
      • jlusk@nixonpeabody.com
      Jared C. Lusk
    • Eric Paley

      Partner / Team Leader, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1012
      • epaley@nixonpeabody.com
      Eric Paley
    • Lori B. Green

      Partner / Co-Leader, M&A & Corporate Transactions Team / Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1236
        Mobile:+1 585.281.3076
      • lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
      Lori B. Green
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      Senior Counsel
      • New York City
      • Office:+1 716.853.8134
      • vquinn@nixonpeabody.com
      Vivian M. Quinn
    • Kimberly Harding

      Partner / Leader, Labor Relations Team
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1037
      • kharding@nixonpeabody.com
      Kimberly Harding
    • Kelly Acevedo, EA

      Professional Tax Specialist
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1057
      • kacevedo@nixonpeabody.com
      Kelly Acevedo, EA
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