Maureen G. Fatcheric is Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. She joined the Firm as an attorney in 1988.
Maureen’s primary practices at the Firm are in the areas of personal injury actions – including products liability, premises liability, automobile, and construction law – as well as insurance coverage and business litigation. Maureen has a proven track record defending municipalities and public entities as an expanded part of her practice.
Education
Albany Law School
1988
State University of New York at Albany
cum laude
1985
Admissions
New York
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Speaking Engagements & Publications
New York State Bar Association
Various Topics, including:
The Basics of Trial Practice - After the Verdict
Law School for Insurance Professionals
Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice
Sweating the Small Stuff, The Basics of Motions, Objections and Discovery
Proving and Defending Damages
The Basics of Trial Practice - After the Verdict
Law School for Insurance Professionals
Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice
Sweating the Small Stuff, The Basics of Motions, Objections and Discovery
Proving and Defending Damages
Professional Organizations & Community Involvement
Fairfield University Women's Leadership Council
Member
2021-Present
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
Member
Westhill Central Schools
Board Member
Booster Club Member
Booster Club Member
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Board Member
Memberships
Onondaga County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Torts, Insurance, & Compensation Law Section; Trial Lawyers Section
American Bar Association
Awards
Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers in America®
2023-Present
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation in Insurance in Syracuse
2024
Best Lawyers®
"Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation in Insurance in Syracuse
2022
Super Lawyers®
Personal injury - general, Personal injury - products, Insurance coverage
2009–Present
Martindale-Hubbel®
Client Distinction Award
Westhill High School
Daniel C. Mack Memorial Award
2019