John K. Wright, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Rochester, NY with 1393 reviews
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John K. Wright

16 W Main St Suite 700, Rochester, NY

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2018:
United States Air War College, Senior Officer
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor

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Sheila mull

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14 Feb, 2025
Bridget Riley was wonderful! I'm very satisfied with my case and very happy to be a client of Cellino Law
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Rachel kessler

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12 Feb, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Joe deGeneres! From the moment he took my case I knew I was in the right hands. He embodies confidence, knowledge and honestly. To be able to work with someone who puts you at ease (especially with dealing with a car accident) is such an amazing thing. Thank you for all of your hard work Joe! Anyone who asks for help I will send them to you!
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are effective at getting good outcomes for their clients
“Mr. Corletta's knowledge and experience were instrumental in helping my relative's case. I would highly recommend Mr. Corletta to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the legal system to provide the best possible outcome.”
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Attorneys are dedicated and fight hard for their clients
“John Wright is by far the best car accident lawyer in Rochester. He beat two insurance companies in my case and watching him fight for me was awesome. I definitely made the right choice when I called John!”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness, keeping clients informed throughout the process
“John and Sherri took care of me during my time of need and made it as painless as possible. They were able to help restore me back to normal.”
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Compassionate and caring attorneys who treat their clients well
“John Wright and Sheri Stanton were extremely professional, responsive and caring to me with my car accident case. They kept me apprised of any upcoming appointments and walk me through every step on what to expect.”
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Attorneys achieve great results for their clients
“John Wright helped me successfully win my case. John was great to work with and he helped make a stressful situation easier to deal with. I'm very thankful for John and highly recommend him.”
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Some attorneys can be rude, condescending and unprofessional in their communication
“He IMMEDIATELY came off as incredibly condescending and rude. He had absolutely 0 interpersonal skills, and I was downright baffled by the way in which he spoke to me.”
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Slow response times and poor client communication from some attorneys
“I had a very positive experience with the lawyers and staff at Cellino Law Accident Attorneys; they kept me updated on how the case was doing throughout the process and answered all of my concerns; they made me feel very comfortable, almost like a family member.”

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