71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Rochester, NY: 2026 rankings
24 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Rochester: The Glennon Law Firm, P.C., LFR Score 71/100; 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Open 24 hours (per Google): Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law of Rochester, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: Modica Law Firm, 138 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Rochester employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 24 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Rochester at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Glennon Law Firm, P.C. | 71 | 4.7★ (57) | Rochester | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | James D. Hartt, Esq., Attorney At Law | 66 | 4.5★ (62) | Irondequoit, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Zea Proukou PLLC | 65 | 4.7★ (56) | Rochester | — | — |
| 4 | Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law of Rochester | 65 | 4.9★ (134) | Rochester | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | Tully Rinckey PLLC | 64 | 4.8★ (127) | Rochester | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law | 62 | 4.3★ (134) | Rochester | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law | 60 | 5.0★ (24) | Rochester | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Modica Law Firm | 59 | 4.9★ (138) | Rochester | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Cordello Law PLLC | 56 | 4.5★ (74) | Rochester | — | — |
| 10 | Underberg & Kessler LLP | 55 | 4.3★ (64) | Rochester | — | — |
All 24 employment lawyers in Rochester, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Irondequoit, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batavia, 31 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Pullano & Farrow
Based in Brighton, 7 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondequoit, 8 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Boylan Code LLP
Based in Rochester
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canandaigua, 24 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Rochester
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Guidice Attorney | 4.3★ (59) | In Rochester |
| Benefit Representatives of America | 4.7★ (236) | In Rochester |
| Connors & Ferris, LLP | 4.0★ (104) | In Rochester |
| D'Aurizio Law Offices, PLLC | 4.6★ (63) | In Rochester |
| Duke Law Firm, P.C. | 4.9★ (234) | In Rochester |
| Evans Fox LLP | 4.6★ (98) | In Rochester |
| Faraci Lange, LLP | 4.6★ (81) | In Rochester |
| Ganguly Brothers Misula, PLLC | 4.7★ (72) | In Rochester |
| Horn Wright, LLP | 5.0★ (347) | In Rochester |
| John Wright Law Firm | 5.0★ (185) | In Rochester |
| Krieger Family Law | 5.0★ (87) | In Rochester |
| Miraglia & Company, Attorneys at Law | 3.7★ (63) | In Rochester |
| Parisi & Bellavia Law | 4.7★ (294) | In Rochester |
| Segar & Sciortino PLLC | 4.6★ (190) | In Rochester |
| Sercu Law | 4.8★ (83) | In Rochester |
| Stanley Law Offices Car Accident Lawyers | 4.9★ (98) | In Rochester |
| The Barnes Firm Injury Attorneys | 4.9★ (218) | In Rochester |
| Tim Sardone, Esq. | 5.0★ (76) | In Rochester |
| Vincent J Criscuolo & Associates | 4.9★ (98) | In Rochester |
| Weinstein & Randisi | 4.7★ (153) | In Rochester |
How we ranked Rochester employment lawyers
We scored 24 Rochester employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Rochester data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Rochester: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Rochester?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Rochester, NY is The Glennon Law Firm, P.C. with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. James D. Hartt, Esq., Attorney At Law (#2) and Zea Proukou PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Rochester?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 24 employment lawyers serving Rochester, NY. 19 of them are based in Rochester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Rochester are open 24/7?
6 ranked employment lawyers in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Glennon Law Firm, P.C. (#1), Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law of Rochester (#4) and Tully Rinckey PLLC (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Rochester work on weekends?
7 of 24 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Glennon Law Firm, P.C. (#1), James D. Hartt, Esq., Attorney At Law (#2) and Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law of Rochester (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Rochester employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated employment lawyers in Rochester is 4.3★, with a median of 28 reviews. Modica Law Firm has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rochester city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Rochester, NY charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Rochester, NY ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Rochester?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Rochester
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 24 employment lawyers serving Rochester.
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