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31 Mar 2026
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Inc. Names Coffey Modica Among 2026’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Northeast U.S.

March 31, 2026
Coffey Modica Named One of the Fastest-Growing Firms in the Northeast by Inc., Debuting at No. 47 on the Inc. Regionals List
March 31, 2026

Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Coffey Modica has made their debut appearance on the prestigious  Inc. Regionals: Northeast list coming in at  No. 47.

The sixth annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Northeast, includes those located across the states of Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Northeast economy. Companies on this year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period.

“Recognition by the Inc. Regional’s is a testament to the dedication and drive of Coffey Modica legal teams, who effectively and successfully advocate for our clients – major insurers, companies and their CEO’s – in countless high-pressure, high-stakes litigations.  Our results-driven and tech-advanced legal approach is successfully attracting top litigators who want to focus more time practicing the law in a courtroom, as opposed to being hemmed-in dealing with the bureaucratic paperchase,” says Coffey Modica Founding Partner Michael Coffey. “Since our founding just under five years ago, we have expanded and established our brand across five states, specifically because we continually invest in our people and the technology that enables them to work smarter, more efficiently and more effectively, while producing the best outcomes for law firm clients.”

“As Coffey Modica approaches its fifth anniversary, the firm has been immensely proud of the growth we have achieved, starting with our quite considerable presence across the Northeast litigation defense sector,” says Coffey Modica CFO Peter Gould. “This recognition from Inc. Regionals simply reinforces the value of the continued investment the firm has dedicated to top talent and its commitment to being a tech-forward, modern law firm.”

Between 2022 and 2024, these 151 private companies had a median growth rate of 73 percent; by 2024, they’d also added 6,779 jobs and $2.3 billion to the region’s economy.

Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Northeast, including company profiles and an interactive database sortable by industry and metro area, can be found at: https://www.inc.com/regionals/northeast.

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn’t just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.

Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica continues to be one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation with offices in Lower Manhattan, Buffalo, Suffolk County and Tarrytown, NY, as well as Westport, CT; Jersey City, NJ; Sandy Springs, GA; and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Coffey Modica LLP represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators, Coffey Modica resolves matters on behalf of its clients with the most cost-effective resolutions aligned with their short- and long-term business goals and culture.

More about Inc. and the Inc. Regionals

Methodology

The Inc. Regionals lists are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, a number of companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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25 Mar 2026
blog, Buffalo, Maxwell Bottini, Michael Coffey, News, Patricia Mooney, Real Estate Permalink

Coffey Modica Expands Western New York Presence with New Buffalo Office

March 25, 2026
Coffey Modica Expands Western New York Presence with New Buffalo Office in Historic Delaware Avenue Building
March 25, 2026

Coffey Modica LLP, a leading defense litigation firm representing businesses and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property and casualty, medical malpractice, nursing, and other professional industries, has further solidified its presence in Western New York with the leasing of new, expanded offices bordering the Downtown Buffalo business district.

Located at 525 Delaware Avenue, the expansive 6,100-square-foot building is in the heart of Buffalo’s historic and prestigious “Millionaires’ Row” district with accessibility to all major Downtown Buffalo courthouses, including Buffalo City Court, Erie County Family Court, and Erie County Courthouse.

The three-story office space, which doubles the size of the firm’s prior office, previously housed the law firm owned by former Erie County District Attorney Edward C. Cosgrove, who served as the District Attorney from 1974 to 1981. With a legal career spanning more than six decades, he was recognized as one of Buffalo’s Legal Elites Lifetime Achievement honorees in 2017.

“525 Delaware Avenue is the ideal location to meaningfully continue Coffey Modica’s Western and Central New York expansion,” said Firm Managing Partner Maxwell Bottini. “Not only does this building have deep historical ties to one of the most storied legal experts in the city, but it is situated in a strategic location allowing easy access to all the major Downtown Buffalo courthouses.”

The office space was designed in 1896 by E.B. Green, one of the leading architects in Buffalo during the early 20th Century. Many of the prominent buildings he designed in the area are still in use today, including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery building, home to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Green also played a prominent role in the development of Delaware Avenue into the prestigious location for mansions at the time.

Building features include multiple large conference rooms for meetings and collaboration, a Victorian staircase, refurbished oak floors, five fireplaces, and a marbled bathroom. The property also includes an additional attached parcel, providing parking for 37 cars, accessible from both Delaware Avenue and Virginia Place, along with a detached 2-car garage.

Coffey Modica’s Buffalo office has experienced significant growth in number of attorneys, cases and corporate clients across New York’s upstate region, from Albany to Niagara Falls, being called in to both handle matters directly and advise as counsel on behalf of some of the biggest insurers and corporate entities in the region.

The law firm leased the entire building from an LLC that recently acquired the property in a $1.25 million transaction brokered by Leah Curione and Heidi Nuessle of Hunt Commercial Real Estate Buffalo NY. The firm’s 11-member Buffalo team will move into this new office space, with room for expansion as the firm plans to continue to grow in the Western and Central New York regions.

“As our presence in Western and Central New York continues to expand and we take on a larger case load, it is exciting for our team to move into such a beautiful and historically significant building,” said Patricia Mooney, New York Managing Partner. “We have no doubt that this move will help Coffey Modica to continue to provide the best legal teams and outstanding results for our clients.”

Coffey Modica has a history of selecting historic buildings for their office locations. Its Westport, Connecticut office was built in 1882 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1977. The firm’s Tarrytown, New York office is also located in a historic neoclassical structure overlooking the Hudson River, which dates back to the early 1900s.

About Coffey Modica LLP:
Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica continues to be one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation with offices in Lower Manhattan, Buffalo, Suffolk County and Tarrytown, NY, as well as Westport, CT; Jersey City, NJ; Sandy Springs, GA; and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Coffey Modica LLP represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators, Coffey Modica resolves matters on behalf of its clients with the most cost-effective resolutions aligned with their short- and long-term business goals and culture.

About Hunt Commercial Real Estate:

Hunt Commercial Real Estate Buffalo NY is a leading commercial real estate firm dedicated to providing comprehensive brokerage services throughout the Buffalo Niagara region.

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28 Jan 2026
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Connecticut law firms push expansion in 2026 as tech and talent costs rise

January 28, 2026
Coffey Modica Firm Managing Partner Maxwell Bottini  was quoted in Hartford Business Journal as one of the legal experts discussing industry trends for 2026.
By Harriet Jones | January 28, 2026

Many of Connecticut’s larger law firms are seeking further expansion in 2026, building on last year’s strong growth.

“For what traditionally have been considered midsized firms, I would say 15 to 100 lawyers, I think that it’s going to be harder and harder for them to compete because the cost of competing is higher,” said Chris Jagel, CEO of Harris Beach Murtha.

A year after the 2025 merger of Murtha Cullina and Harris Beach, Jagel says the firm continues to be in growth mode both through hiring additional attorneys and opening new offices.

“We’re not looking to change our client base, but we’re looking to be able to provide more services to our existing clients, and we’re looking to be able to provide more services in newer locations,” he said, mentioning the Carolinas and Florida as key geographical targets.

At the beginning of January, Harris Beach elected six additional partners in fields as diverse as commercial real estate, product liability and cybersecurity. It currently has offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.

The firm’s proactive stance on growth echoes a national trend. A report from Thomson Reuters on the state of the legal market says 2025 saw record profits at law firms across the country, with the average firm achieving 13% profit growth.

“The U.S. legal market experienced some of the strongest demand growth in more than a decade, driven in part by regulatory shifts and geo-economic instability,” the report said.

The report also notes that technology spending and the cost of talent are rising rapidly, with firms aggressively investing in AI while also expanding headcount.

For 2026, the study says these trends are only sustainable if demand and profit growth can be maintained as well, something that may be affected by continuing uncertainty over the national economy.

AI investments

Robinson+Cole is also among the firms focusing on its regional presence, announcing in January the promotions of three partners and eight lawyers in New York, Boston, Hartford, Providence and Stamford.

Robinson+Cole said the moves strengthen its capital markets, securities and real estate practices and expand its presence in key commercial markets.

Shipman & Goodwin ended 2025 by announcing a major expansion into Boston, hiring 17 attorneys from Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers and opening a new office there. The Connecticut-based firm also has a New York City outpost.

Managing Partner Leander Dolphin said the Boston expansion supports the firm’s growth strategy by strengthening several practice areas and expanding its Northeast presence, and they’ll look for continued growth in the region in 2026.

Dolphin says growth in demand was particularly strong in Shipman’s finance, commercial real estate, health care and education practices.

Meantime, the adoption of AI continues to both disrupt work practices and provide expansion opportunities for firms.

“AI is reshaping everything from our internal risk management protocols and professional responsibility standards to our client service and pricing models,” Dolphin said.

Aaron Baral, a newly elevated partner in Shipman’s business and corporate practice group and a member of its technology committee, said investing in AI is not as simple as buying an off-the-shelf product.

“We’ve spent at least 18 months at this point testing out different AI tools that are available to the legal industry,” Baral said, adding that the firm’s focus has been on maintaining consistent work quality and guarding against AI-generated errors.

The firm has now entered into a license agreement with an AI provider. The technology will be used to draft, analyze and review legal documents, conduct legal research and synthesize large volumes of information into clear summaries and timelines.

Newly elevated Shipman partner Sarah Dlugoszewski, a product liability and personal injury litigator, said she expects the technology to support her practice and client work.

“There are ways to do it that are absolutely beneficial to the client and also are within our ethical obligations as well,” she said.

None of this comes cheap. Thomson Reuters says law firms, by the end of 2025, were spending nearly 40% more on technology than they did before generative AI took off.

Talent search

Hiring remains a challenge for many firms as competition for experienced attorneys increases.

Coffey Modica, a New York insurance defense firm founded in 2021, opened a Westport office at the end of 2024 and continues to recruit as it expands. Firm Managing Partner Maxwell Bottini said the firm is focused largely on lateral hiring — attracting seasoned attorneys who can bring existing client relationships.

However, that kind of hiring has a flip side.

“You don’t see many people who have been at the same firm for more than five years. People are constantly jumping around,” he said. “So the name of the game isn’t necessarily the hiring, it’s more of the retention.”

Retention is also increasingly tied to flexibility. Bottini said that, in his recent experience, the top request from recruits — ahead of pay, benefits or the work itself — is flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely part-time.

That shift is changing how younger attorneys are mentored and trained, as fewer in-office hours mean fewer opportunities to learn by observing senior colleagues.

“For someone who’s been in an office five days a week you learn through osmosis,” he said. “You hear things, you shadow things. You’re not getting that same experience when you’re sitting at home.”

Whatever the challenges, firms may soon have a bigger talent pool to choose from — applications to law schools across the country went up more than 30% from 2024 to 2025.

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09 Jan 2026
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Coffey Modica Promotes Two Partners to Firm Wide Leadership Roles

January 9, 2026
Appointments Support Continued National Growth of Rapidly Expanding Defense Litigation Firm
January 9, 2026

Coffey Modica LLP, among the fastest growing defense litigation firms in the nation, representing prominent business and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property/casualty, medical malpractice, nursing, and other professional industries, announces that Maxwell Bottini has been named Firmwide Managing Partner and Patricia Mooney as Deputy Managing Partner. Both attorneys have been with the firm since its inception.

Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica has experienced rapid and strategic growth, expanding from one office to now eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, and Florida.

“Since Coffey Modica’s earliest days, Maxwell Bottini and Patricia Mooney have been instrumental in establishing the firm’s foundation and shaping the culture that continues to attract top legal talent and an enviable client roster,” said Michael Coffey, Founding Partner.  “They have proven to not only be formidable trial attorneys but also trusted mentors and leaders. Their modern, forward-thinking approach to leadership will be a tremendous asset as the firm continues its expansion into new markets.”

In his new role, Bottini will continue to maintain an active litigation practice while overseeing operations across all eight offices. Coffey Modica currently employs 78 attorneys and professional staff across five states along the East Coast, and Bottini will play a key role in guiding the firm’s ongoing geographic and strategic growth.

Bottini joined the firm in 2021 before eventually being promoted to partner in 2024. During his tenure at Coffey Modica, Bottini has successfully tried more than 20 cases to verdict, handling complex, high-value matters relating to construction litigation and defects, product liability litigation, transportation, premises liability, domestic and international reinsurance transactions including captive matters, and excess liability and casualty. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office after obtaining his JD from Brooklyn Law School.

“Having been with Coffey Modica since the launch of the firm, it has been so very fulfilling to see the dynamic evolution and growth, from New England to Florida. What uniquely sets Coffey Modica apart in the legal community is its people, innovation, and the drive of our litigation teams that have such a deep client-focused approach to the law,” said Bottini. “I have been able to learn and grow alongside this talented team at Coffey Modica and look forward to this new leadership role.”

Patricia Mooney joined the firm in 2021 before accepting the role of New York Managing Partner in 2025. She is a 20-year veteran of the insurance defense industry with a focus on construction litigation, including high-exposure New York Labor matters, general and premises liability, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases. Mooney has litigated cases throughout New York’s Five boroughs, Westchester County, Long Island and in the majority of upstate venues, in both state and federal court.

Over the years, Mooney has gravitated towards more of a legal mentorship role, offering guidance to younger attorneys while overseeing case management across the firm’s New York offices. In this new role, she will be responsible for distributing cases, handling HR concerns and facilitating the professional development resources that help firm attorneys stay on track across all eight offices. She obtained her degree from Pace University Law School.

“It has been a privilege to be here for Coffey Modica’s evolution into a nationally recognized legal organization,” said Mooney. “We have such a talented and dedicated roster of attorneys and staff who continually deliver top results to clients. In this new role, I am excited to further support the development of our people and help attract top legal talent to the firm.”

Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica is one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, and Florida. Coffey Modica LLP represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators, Coffey Modica resolves matters on behalf of its clients with the most cost-effective resolutions aligned with their short- and long-term business goals and culture.

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30 Oct 2025
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Six Coffey Modica Attorneys Recognized Among 2025 Super Lawyers

October 30, 2025
Firm’s attorneys recognized for excellence across litigation, insurance defense, construction, and complex liability matters throughout the East Coast.
October 30, 2025

Coffey Modica LLP announced that six of the firm’s lawyers, including founding partner Michael Coffey, have been named among Super Lawyers’ top attorneys for 2025. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across the United States based on independent research, peer nominations, and professional achievement. No more than five percent of attorneys in each state are selected to the Super Lawyers list, and only 2.5 percent are named Rising Stars.

Coffey, a founding partner of Coffey Modica LLP, has handled many of the largest insurance-related claims and litigated matters in New York State over the past 25 years. He has served as defense counsel in more than 125 jury trials and has successfully arbitrated and mediated over 300 cases.

Coffey, along with Partners Michael P. Mezzacappa and Adam Greenberg, were named to the 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list—an honor reserved for attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice.

Mezzacappa, who also serves as the firm’s General Counsel, is a veteran trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience representing insurers and their insureds. Greenberg brings more than 25 years of experience as a defense attorney to his role at the firm, having litigated everything from toxic tort claims to complex appellate matters. Both attorneys are based at Coffey Modica’s Westchester County headquarters in Tarrytown.

Additionally, Partner Maxwell Bottini and Counsels Jonathan Heller and Amanpreet Dhaliwal were named 2025 Rising Stars.

Bottini represents clients in complex matters involving construction litigation and defects, product liability litigation, transportation, premises liability, and domestic and international reinsurance transactions, including captive matters, as well as excess liability and casualty. He practices in both New York and Connecticut.

Heller advises insureds throughout New York State on labor law, general liability, and casualty matters. His practice focuses on high-exposure medical malpractice, premises liability, labor law, and property damage matters.

Dhaliwal practices out of Coffey Modica’s Manhattan office, specializing in construction-related matters, general liability, and complex litigation.

“To see so many members of our team recognized is a testament to the deep bench of talented, knowledgeable lawyers we have here at Coffey Modica, offering best-in-class service for our clients each and every day,” said Founding Partner Michael Coffey.

With offices spanning New York City, Buffalo, Suffolk County, and Tarrytown, NY, as well as Westport, CT, Jersey City, NJ, Sandy Springs, Georgia, and Palm Beach County, FL. Coffey Modica’s recognition in Super Lawyers underscores the firm’s continued growth and reputation as a premier East Coast litigation firm providing complete solutions for complex matters.

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18 Sep 2025
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Coffey Modica Significantly Expands Presence in Western New York

September 18, 2025
Firm Adds Five New Attorneys in Buffalo Office
September 18, 2025

Coffey Modica LLP, a leading defense litigation firm representing businesses and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property and casualty, medical malpractice, nursing, and other professional industries, has signed a lease tripling the firm’s footprint in Western New York.

The new 2,665 SF office space is located on the seventh floor of 42 Delaware Avenue, a 71,154 SF, eight-story office building in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. Owned and operated by Gold Wynn, the circa-1929 building formerly served as the Buffalo City Court until the 1970s.

Coffey Modica first opened its Buffalo offices at 42 Delaware Avenue in 2022 and chose to remain in the building as its practice expanded due to its strategic location near all the major area courthouses. 42 Delaware Avenue is located between the Erie County Holding Center and Buffalo City Court, while Erie County Family Court and the Erie County Courthouse are within walking distance.

“Over the past four years, Coffey Modica has developed a strong reputation for achieving optimal resolutions to complex client matters, using best practices to manage risk and mitigate litigation,” said Partner Maxwell Bottini. “Our team of top litigators routinely achieves favorable settlements or total defense verdicts in local, state and federal courts, and our firm will continue to deliver that best-in-class, client-focused approach to the law as our presence grows in the Western, Central and Capital District regions.”

For three consecutive years, Coffey Modica has been identified by Best Companies Group and New York State Society for Human Resource Management as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York.

Led by experienced litigator Mostafa Soliman, Of Counsel, Coffey Modica’s Buffalo office has seen significant growth in cases across New York’s upstate region, from Albany to Niagara Falls. The firm has been called in to both handle matters directly and advise as counsel on behalf of some of the biggest insurers and corporate entities in the area.

As a result, Coffey Modica has rapidly expanded its hiring, adding five new attorneys to handle the increased demand from corporate and institutional clients. The new Buffalo office offers not only flexibility to handle the rising headcount but creates opportunities for future growth.

“Our caseloads in Western and Central New York have doubled since I joined the firm early in 2024 and it is exciting to be part of this law practice as we move into a new era with a larger staff and an impressive new office,” said Soliman. “From Erie County, Niagara Falls County, Cattaraugus County, all the way to Onondaga County and beyond, our team is proud to be the go-to firm for reaching successful resolutions in high-value defense litigations. This expansion will help us further meet the needs of the insurance and business communities in this region.”

The firm plans to continue growing its presence in the Western New York region, tapping into a strategic partnership with the University at Buffalo School of Law to attract top-talented law school students and graduates to join the Buffalo team.

Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica continues to be one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation with offices in Lower Manhattan, Buffalo, Suffolk County and Tarrytown, NY, as well as Westport, CT; Jersey City, NJ and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Coffey Modica LLP represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators, Coffey Modica resolves matters on behalf of its clients with the most cost-effective resolutions aligned with their short- and long-term business goals and culture.

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03 Jul 2024
Jonathan Heller, Joseph Hopkins, Maxwell Bottini, Michael Coffey, News, Robert Modica Permalink

Coffey Modica Promotes Two Partners and One Counsel in NY

July 3, 2024

Law360 | Connecticut Pulse

By Matt Perez | July 3, 2024

New York litigation boutique Coffey Modica LLP announced the promotion of two attorneys to partner, including the firm’s first hire in 2021, as well as the elevation of another lawyer to counsel.

Maxwell Bottini, who joined the firm around its founding, and Joseph Hopkins have both been elevated to partner, according to a Monday statement from Coffey Modica, while Jonathan Heller steps into the counsel role. The attorneys practice within labor and professional liability law.

“Each of these talented attorneys has played a key role in the incredible growth Coffey Modica has experienced in just under three years since its founding,” said partner Robert Modica in a statement Monday. “The knowledge, dedication and integrity they bring to every client interaction is admirable.”

Bottini, who practices out of New York and Connecticut, handles labor law cases, defending both general contractors and subcontractors. He has tried over 20 cases to verdict and several more to settlement.

Before joining Coffey Modica, Bottini worked as an associate at Tyson & Mendes LLP. He began his career as an assistant district attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. Bottini earned his bachelor’s from Villanova University and his law degree from Brooklyn Law School.

“I was the first attorney hired at Coffey Modica, and it has been a privilege every day since to work alongside this top-notch team,” Bottini said in the statement. “I am grateful to all of my colleagues and mentors, especially Michael Coffey and Robert Modica, for their support and guidance, and I look forward to continuing to grow along with the firm well into the future.”

Also stepping into the partner role, Hopkins works on litigation matters related to labor law, construction defects, professional liability and casualty defense, representing developers, general contractors and real estate investment and management companies.

Hopkins runs his practice out of New York City, having joined the firm in early 2023 after previously serving as an associate at O’Toole Scrivo LLC and Wood Smith Henning & Bergman LLP. He received his bachelor’s and law degrees from Seton Hall University.

“It has been a privilege to work alongside Michael Coffey, Robert Modica and all of my esteemed colleagues, whose mentorship has helped guide my professional growth,” Hopkins said in the statement. “I am excited for the firm’s continued expansion, and I look to what the future has in store.”

Heller becomes a counsel at Coffey Modica after two years in an associate attorney role with the firm. Working out of Coffey Modica’s White Plains, New York, office, Heller also handles labor law, general liability and casualty matters. During his career, he’s represented owners, contracts and corporations across New York. He earned his bachelor’s from Queens College and his law degree from Hofstra University.

“I am thankful to the entire Coffey Modica team for their faith and trust in me to be a part of the firm’s extremely bright future,” Heller said in the statement. “I feel that every day is an opportunity to learn a better tactic or a better argument that would further assist us in getting the best results for our clients, and I look forward to further cultivating our firm’s relationships.”

Founded in 2021, Coffey Modica has several locations across New York, as well as offices in New Jersey and Connecticut. The firm represents businesses and insurance companies in litigation defense and appellate strategy, along with consulting across professional industries.

01 Jul 2024
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Coffey Modica Promotes Three Attorneys

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Coffey Modica LLP, a defense litigation firm representing prominent business and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property/casualty, medical malpractice, nursing, and other professional industries, announced that two of the firm’s attorneys have been promoted to Partner, with a third being given the role of Counsel.

“Each of these talented attorneys has played a key role in the incredible growth Coffey Modica has experienced in just under three years since its founding. The knowledge, dedication and integrity they bring to every client interaction is admirable and it is exactly that talent that our firm hopes to continue fostering with these much-deserved promotions,” said Founding Partner Robert Modica.

Partner Maxwell Bottini has been working with Coffey Modica since its founding in 2021. Practicing out of the firm’s New York and Connecticut offices, Bottini focuses on high-exposure labor law cases, defending general contractors and subcontractors alike. He has successfully tried more than 20 cases to verdict and settled even more, achieving the most favorable results possible for his clients. Bottini began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he investigated and prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School and currently lives in Fairfield, CT.

“I was the first attorney hired at Coffey Modica and it has been a privilege every day since to work alongside this top-notch team. I am grateful to all of my colleagues and mentors, especially Michael Coffey and Robert Modica, for their support and guidance, and I look forward to continuing to grow along with the firm well into the future,” said Bottini.

Partner Joseph Hopkins focuses primarily on New York Labor Law, construction defects, professional liability and casualty. A former judicial law clerk for the Honorable John I. Gizzo, Hopkins has represented prominent general contractors and developers in Manhattan on high-value matters, and he successfully achieved a defense verdict in New Jersey on behalf of a national real estate investment and management company. He practices out of the firm’s New York City office and is admitted to the Bar in both New York and New Jersey. A graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, Hopkins currently lives in Cranford, NJ.

“I am truly honored to be elevated to Partner at Coffey Modica. It has been a privilege to work alongside Michael Coffey, Robert Modica and all of my esteemed colleagues, whose mentorship has helped guide my professional growth,” said Hopkins. “I am excited for the firm’s continued expansion, and I look to what the future has in store.”

Counsel Jonathan Heller joined Coffey Modica in 2022 and practices out of the firm’s White Plains office, where he specializes in labor law and general liability and casualty matters. As a third-generation attorney, over the course of his eight-year career, Heller has both defended and prosecuted cases on behalf of dozens of leading owners, contractors and major New York corporations, as well as one of the largest hospital conglomerates on Long Island and a host of well-known physicians and surgeons. The Long Island native is a graduate of Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law and currently lives in Teaneck, NJ.

“I am thankful to the entire Coffey Modica team for their faith and trust in me to be a part of the firm’s extremely bright future,” said Heller. “I feel that every day is an opportunity to learn a better tactic or a better argument that would further assist us in getting the best results for our clients, and I look forward to further cultivating our firm’s relationships. In this new role, I hope to contribute to the passion for excellent work product that makes our firm one of the top rising law firms in the United States, and one of the best places to work in the New York Metropolitan Area.”

Coffey Modica LLP is a New York-based defense litigation firm with offices in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and is among the fastest-growing firms in the nation. The firm represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators, Coffey Modica resolves matters on behalf of its clients with the most cost-effective resolutions aligned with their short- and long-term business goals and culture.

01 Dec 2023
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Stamford Advocate: Coffey Modica Promotes Two

December 1, 2023

Coffey Modica LLP, a defense litigation firm representing prominent business and insurance companies in liability claims, excess property/casualty, medical malpractice, nursing and other professional industries, has announced that two of the firm’s associates have been promoted to the role of counsel.

Maxwell Bottini practices out of the firm’s New York and Connecticut offices, handling matters involving construction litigation and defects, product liability litigation, transportation, premises liability, domestic and international reinsurance transactions including captive matters, and excess liability and casualty.

A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Bottini began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and has been with Coffey Modica since the firm’s founding two years ago. Bottini was recently named one of Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for 2023. He currently lives in Fairfield with his wife and two children.

Joseph Hopkins has handled New York Labor Law, construction defects, professional liability and casualty over the course of his career, which began as the judicial law clerk for Judge John I. Gizzo.

Practicing out of the firm’s New York City office, Hopkins handles all facets of litigation from inception to resolution, achieving favorable results at various stages of litigation and mediation. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, and currently lives in Hoboken, NJ.

Coffey Modica LLP is a New York-based defense litigation firm with eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia and is among the fastest-growing firms in the nation. The firm represents defendants in high-profile, high exposure matters across many disciplines and industries around the country. Known for being aggressive trial attorneys and litigators.

Read the full announcement in the Stamford Advocate.