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Jeffrey D. Eaton - Special Counsel

Jeffrey D. Eaton

Special Counsel

Jeff Eaton is Special Counsel at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He began his tenure with the Firm in 2025.

Jeff provides comprehensive legal counsel in both the municipal and bankruptcy spheres. Jeff represents a wide array of clients, ranging from municipalities to small businesses to creditors, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Jeff advises towns, villages and developers on all aspects of municipal law. Jeff also serves as general counsel, guiding municipalities through day-to-day governance. His work includes comprehensive municipal code amendments, assisting with small scale renewable energy projects, forming special districts and defending clients in Article 78 proceedings and real property tax litigation. He also provides counsel on Article VIII permitting for large-scale renewable energy projects.

Jeff also represents small businesses in out-of-court workouts, Subchapter V bankruptcy proceedings and other restructuring transactions. He also has experience as a creditors’ rights attorney.

Jeff also practices in commercial real estate, representing clients in both purchase and sale.

Education


Thomas Jefferson School of Law
magna cum laude
2010
SUNY New Paltz
cum laude
2006

Admissions


New York
Illinois
California
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Professional Organizations & Community Involvement


American Bankruptcy Institute

Memberships


Cayuga County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association