Attorney Profiles
Leaders in Our Profession
The attorneys at Powers and Santola, LLP, have a long history of successfully representing injured people in complex lawsuits. We have achieved many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, establishing us among the leaders in personal injury law in upstate New York.
Founding partners, John Powers and Dan Santola, have repeatedly been named by their peers as two of the "THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA." Both are included in the Martindale-Hubbell "BAR REGISTER OF PREEMINENT LAWYERS," an honor reserved for those who have received the highest rating from other practicing attorneys and members of the judiciary. John and Dan have also been repeatedly recognized in "WHO'S WHO IN THE WORLD," "WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA," and "WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN LAW." To be selected for inclusion, an individual must have "attained conspicuous achievement."
All of our attorneys have made significant contributions to both injured clients and the practice of law.
- Our firm includes attorneys who have served as presidents, directors and governors of national, state and local bar associations and legal organizations including: The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; the American Board of Trial Advocates; the New York State Bar Association; the New York State Trial Lawyers Association; the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers; the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association; and the Albany and Onondaga County Bar Associations.
- They have been appointed by Chief Judges of New York State to serve as members of "blue ribbon" panels to improve the justice system.
- They lecture at legal and judicial conferences throughout the United States and at law schools throughout New York State.
- They have written articles, chapters, and books on legal topics.
When you have suffered a serious injury and face overwhelming financial and personal difficulties, put the skill and experience of these accomplished lawyers on your side in court and at the negotiating table.
Contact Powers & Santola today to schedule a free consultation at our Albany or Syracuse office in upstate New York.
