Deborah Morris Field, Personal Injury Attorney in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY
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Deborah Morris Field is an attorney based in Rochester, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morris & Morris Attorneys.
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- Handles Personal Injury matters from Rochester, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Rochester (NY) (2022).
About Deborah Morris Field: Deborah Morris Field is an attorney based in Rochester, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morris & Morris Attorneys.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Deborah Morris Field
Deborah concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Rochester, New York
Deborah takes personal injury matters in Rochester, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Deborah agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Deborah Morris Field — Attorney of New York personal injury experience
Deborah Morris Field is an attorney based in Rochester, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Morris & Morris Attorneys.
Prior to joining Morris & Morris in 2003, Deborah M. Field practiced for eight years in Washington D.C. where she worked for several years as an attorney at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP) representing companies and individuals under investigation, involved in litigation or involved in international transactions and alliances. She also served the federal government as Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and as Special Counsel to the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. She participated in an investigation of the day trading industry and its practices and testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding the findings of the investigation.
Ms. Field earned her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in 1991 and her law degree with High Honors, from George Washington University in 1995, where she was a member of the George Washington Law Review.
Ms. Field is a member of the Bars of New York State and the District of Columbia. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and past Co-Chair of the Monroe County Bar Association Litigation Section.
Deborah's approach to personal injury cases
Deborah M. Field practices in the area of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction-related accidents, and products liability. She is an experienced litigator who moved back to Rochester in 2003 to join her family’s law firm started by her grandfather over 80 years ago. Prior to joining Morris & Morris in 2003, Deborah M.…
Clients Deborah works with
Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Rochester and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Deborah Morris Field's legal education and bar admissions
The George Washington University
J.D. · 1995
Syracuse University
BA · 1991
Jurisdictions
Deborah's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
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New York, New York S
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Deborah studied at J.D. in The George Washington University and BA in Syracuse University.
Law school and academic background
Deborah completed J.D. in The George Washington University and BA in Syracuse University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Deborah Morris Field
Deborah has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Rochester (NY)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Rochester (NY) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).
Locations
Deborah Morris Field's office in Rochester
Deborah's primary office is at 120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240, Rochester, New York, 14623. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Morris & Morris Attorneys
120 Corporate Woods, Suite 240
Rochester, New York 14623
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How to hire Deborah Morris Field — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Rochester, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Deborah
Deborah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Deborah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Deborah Morris Field
How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Deborah offer a free consultation?
Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New York typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside Rochester?
Deborah is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Deborah will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Deborah?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Deborah accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Deborah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Rochester and Albany in New York
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