Eight MCCM Lawyers Named to 2026 The Best Lawyers in America®
Aug 21, 2025
Each year, The Best Lawyers in America honors the most accomplished attorneys across the nation—those whose dedication to legal excellence, client service, and ethical practice sets them apart in their respective fields. Being nominated and named to this prestigious list is a testament to an attorney’s professional reputation and impact in the legal community. Once again, several of our distinguished attorneys have been recognized for their exceptional legal service and expertise in a wide array of practice areas.
Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers is regarded as the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America are selected through a rigorous peer-review survey, where leading lawyers confidentially evaluate the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and practice areas.
Inclusion is not purchased—it is earned. Only those who receive the highest evaluations from their peers make the list. Being named reflects not just technical skill, but also integrity, commitment to clients, and influence within the profession.
Honoring Our Recognized Attorneys
We proudly celebrate the following attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their outstanding achievements in their respective legal specialties:
Kevin S. Cooman - A seasoned litigator with a reputation for clarity, integrity, and excellence in health care and complex commercial disputes. He now also applies his more than 40 years of experience to estate disputes in New York Surrogate’s Court.
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
- Litigation – Health Care
Douglas J. Lustig - A trusted authority in bankruptcy law, helping clients navigate complex financial restructurings with precision and strategic foresight.
Michael F. McConville - Known for his comprehensive counsel in corporate structuring and succession planning, especially for family-owned businesses.
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Kristen McCormick - Not just an advocate, but also a counselor: offering clients support, legal strategy guidance, and clarity during challenging moments.
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
An advocate for fair and effective workplace practices, representing clients with a strong balance of assertiveness and legal acumen.
Lucien A. Morin II - Respected for his dual expertise in financial reorganization and real estate matters, offering clients well-rounded legal solutions.
Amy L. Varel - Known for her strategic guidance to closely held entities, Amy supports businesses through all stages of growth and transition.
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Peter J. Weishaar - A formidable advocate in both public and private sector legal issues, Peter brings insight and effectiveness to complex challenges faced by his clients.
Daniel Williford - Recognized for his empathetic and meticulous work in estate planning, helping clients preserve legacies and protect their families.
We are pleased to announce that Peter Weishaar was also named to the 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" award in the area of Municipal Law. “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions are awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
Recognition by The Best Lawyers in America® is more than just a title—it’s an affirmation of years of hard work, ethical practice, and meaningful results for clients. We are proud to see these attorneys receive national acknowledgment for their contributions to the legal profession and their continued excellence in serving individuals, businesses, and communities.
Their achievements inspire trust and confidence, reminding us that the best lawyers are those who combine knowledge with integrity, and service with distinction.
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About MCCM
McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. is a full-service law firm based in Rochester, New York, providing high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals since 1979. With over a dozen attorneys and a full paralegal support staff, the firm is well-positioned to right-size services tailored to each client. We are large enough to provide expertise in a broad range of practice areas, yet small enough to devote prompt, personal attention to our clients.
We represent a diverse range of clients located throughout New York State and New England. They include individuals, numerous manufacturing and service industry businesses, local governments, and health care professionals, provider groups, facilities and associations. We also serve as local counsel to out-of-state clients and their attorneys who have litigation pending in Western New York courts. For more information, please contact us at 585.546.2500.