Overview

Our firm has long been associated with quality, professional legal service provided in a personal way. We’re particularly proud of the fact that our clients are the greatest source of our referrals, and that we have helped two, three and even four generations of families with their legal needs.

We trace our beginnings to 1900 when Charles E. Bostwick, a prominent Rochester attorney, opened a law practice dedicated to serving individuals and small businesses in the Greater Rochester area.

In 1926, Ira H. Morris, the first of three generations of Morris attorneys, joined the Bostwick firm. He was well known as a skilled, hard-working lawyer who stayed in close contact with his clients, and he quickly gained prominence as a trial attorney.

Ira Morris assumed a leadership role in the firm in 1945. His own three sons – Stephen, Richard, and James – joined the firm between 1958 and 1967, and the practice was renamed Morris & Morris. Ira Morris died in 1990, but attorneys in our firm continue to adhere to what he called our most important rule – "treat clients as you would wish to be treated."

In 2006, Deborah M. Field – a third-generation lawyer in the Morris family and the daughter of James Morris – joined our practice. Both Ms. Field and Mr. Morris have been selected by their peers to be included in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Ms. Field was honored for her work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and her law firm partner, James E. Morris, is also included in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Mediation.

Founded:
1926
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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

Regional

Rochester-NY

Tier
1
Rochester-NY
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional

Rochester-NY

Tier
1
Rochester-NY
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Morris & Morris Attorneys has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Morris & Morris Attorneys proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Morris & Morris Attorneys is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Morris & Morris Attorneys has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Morris & Morris Attorneys continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Morris & Morris Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers and U.S. News and World Report "Best Law Firms" for 8 consecutive years.

 

Offices & Contacts

Rochester, NY
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