Trevett Cristo P.C., a full-service law firm with deep roots in the Rochester community, is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. These accolades reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to legal excellence, client service, and professional leadership.

“As we approach our 100-year anniversary, it’s an incredible honor to see our attorneys once again honored by their peers,” said Lou Cristo, President of Trevett Cristo. “This recognition is a testament to their hard work, deep expertise, and commitment to providing our clients with the very best outcome possible.”

The following eight members of Trevett Cristo’s esteemed legal team have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®:

Louis B. Cristo: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Daniel P. Debolt: Employment Law - Individuals
Alan DePeters: Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Eric M. Dolan: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
David H. Ealy: Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Bankruptcy
William N. LaForte: Real Estate Law
Melanie Slaughter Wolk: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law
Clark J. Zimmerman: Criminal Defense - General Practice

In addition to individual recognitions, Trevett Cristo has received Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in:

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Real Estate Law
Tax Law

The firm was also recognized in Metropolitan Tier 3 for:

Commercial Litigation
Trusts and Estates

Inclusion in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review. The process is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within similar areas of legal practice.

About Trevett Cristo:
Trevett Cristo P.C. is a general practice law firm headquartered at 500 Canal View Blvd, Suite 600, in Rochester, NY. The firm focuses on a range of practice areas, including civil and criminal litigation, commercial law, residential and commercial real estate law, business transactional law, personal and family law, estate planning, and labor matters. For more information, visit www.trevettcristo.com