About Cellino
Cellino Law has roots dating back to 1956 when Ross Cellino, Sr began practicing law in New York. Over the next 70 years the firm’s influence would spread and become a household name. Today Cellino Law has 9 office locations, and serves accident victims throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
70 Years of Trust
Ross Cellino, Sr. started practicing law in 1956 and founded Cellino & Likoudis in 1958.
Cellino Law focuses on meeting the needs of people injured as a result of the fault of another. Accident victims are entitled to compensation for a serious injury for their damages including pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. Our attorneys represent accident victims who have suffered brain injuries, broken bones, back and neck injuries, and more. Our New York personal injury lawyers, along with our team in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have made a difference for thousands of clients.
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Our law firm was built on a foundation of success. This is where it all began.
1956 – 1958
1956
1956 – 1958
Founded
Ross Cellino Sr. begins practicing law and establishes a law firm with a classmate. They named the firm Cellino & Likoudis which would ultimately evolve into the modern-day Cellino Law. Ross Sr’s dad, Domenico immigrated from Italy at the age of 4 and went as far as 3rd grade in school. However, he joked that although he formally attended grade school through the 3rd grade that he also got through college. He walked in the front door and out the back door. Ross Sr. fathered 9 children and had to support four young children while attending law school. To make ends meet, Ross Sr. worked in Bethlehem Steel Plant at night while attending law school during the day.
1983
1983
Solo Practice
Ross Cellino Jr. opens his solo practice.
1986
1986
Ross Cellino, Jr.
Ross Cellino Jr. joins his father’s firm (now Cellino, Bernstein & Cellino)
1995
1995
Best Known Attorney Advertising
Ross Cellino Jr. and Steven Barnes establish the now-famous Cellino & Barnes Law Firm. They start their first TV campaigns as the beginning of what would become the best known attorney advertising in Western New York.
1998 – 2002
1998
1998 – 2002
Rapid Expansion
Cellino & Barnes expands rapidly across New York State with offices in Rochester, Long Island, and Manhattan. They grow to 54 lawyers, making them one of the largest firms of their kind on the East Coast. Cellino becomes a household name in New York with its catchy jingle that became a pop-culture staple and would later be satirized on Saturday Night Live.
2001
2001
Western New York's Largest Verdict
Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes jointly tried a case that resulted in a 47.4 Million dollar verdict – the largest verdict in Western New York history.
2010
2010
$1 Billion
$1 Billion won for clients in verdicts and settlements.
2016
2016
$2 Billion
$2 Billion won for clients in verdicts and settlements.
2020
2020
Cellino Law
Cellino & Barnes becomes two law firms. Cellino Law and The Barnes Firm. Cellino Law currently has more than 30 attorneys serving Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, and Long Island. Four of Ross’s children, Tim, Jeanna, Brigitte, and Annmarie, join the firm as attorneys, following in their father’s path
2022
2022
Knox Mansion
The firm moved into its new headquarters at the historic Knox Mansion on Delaware Avenue.
2024
2024
Connecticut
The firm expanded into the State of Connecticut.
2025
2025
New Jersey
The firm expanded into the State of New Jersey
Proven Results
Cellino has obtained millions in recoveries for clients and has supervised over $2 Billion Dollars in Settlements.
Results are a primary measure of what a law firm has accomplished for its clients. Although past results do not predict future outcomes, they do reflect the success and experience a firm has in handling significant cases. A law firm’s record of results should be seriously considered when you are considering a personal injury law firm. The experienced attorneys at Cellino Law have proven themselves time and time again.
Proven results, along with size and experience, are important factors to consider when choosing a New York personal injury attorney. If you have suffered a serious injury, our attorneys are standing by to help you.
Extensive Experience
The team at Cellino Law are experienced personal injury attorneys with years of proven trial experience.
Although any lawyer could take a case to trial, very few actually do. The insurance companies know this and try to settle a case for far less than what the case is worth. Our combined experience at Cellino Law is our strength. We have proven to the insurance industry that our personal injury attorneys mean business. We will not hesitate to take a case to trial when it is in the best interest of our clients.
If you need an attorney for an incident that occurred in New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania contact our firm today. Let our experienced personal injury attorneys go to work for you!
We Come to You
Cellino Law has the resources to hire highly experienced attorneys from around the country to review your case. We understand how important it is to hire proficient and knowledgeable professionals in their field. This includes vocational professionals, accident reconstruction professionals, and more.
At Cellino Law we are serious about helping our clients. Our experienced attorneys are available 24/7 to offer injury victims a free consultation. If you have been seriously injured and would like to speak to an attorney, we will make arrangements to travel to meet you.
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Not just a personal injury firm — award-winning, top-rated trial attorneys with a proven record of success.
Powerful
Cellino Law stands firm — guiding you with confidence and unmatched local insight.
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