Patricia A. Lynn

Patricia A. Lynn-Ford joined the Lynn Law Firm in 1989, after four years of private practice experience with two large law firms in New York City, where she handled commercial and insurance defense litigation. Since joining the firm, she handles complex and technical cases involving products liability, personal injury, contract disputes, and other civil litigation matters. Ms. Lynn-Ford loves a challenge. She has been responsible for unique and successful litigation strategies. This is made possible by a thorough knowledge of the law, as well as careful attention to the facts of each case. More importantly, she has the knowledge and experience to assess and advise of the likelihood of success. Ms. Lynn-Ford is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law (J.D. 1985) and the College of Holy Cross (B.A. cum laude 1982). She has extensive trial and appellate experience in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Departments of New York State. In 2003, she was inducted as a fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. She has been a frequent lecturer on trial practice topics for the New York State Bar Association. She is a member of the New York Super Lawyers Registry. Ms. Lynn-Ford truly enjoys her diverse practice for the challenging legal issues and personal relationships she develops with her clients. In addition to traditional civil court trial by jury, Ms. Lynn-Ford has also resolved many cases through mediation and binding arbitration, obtaining substantial settlements and awards. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Patricia A. Lynn-Ford Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2013 - 2016 AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell New York Super Lawyers ®, 2009 - 2016 Best Lawyers in America ©, 2014 - 2016 2016 Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America TM Other Sources of Feedback About Patricia A. Lynn-Ford Esq. Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2007 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly, Associate, 1987 - 1989
• Martin Clearwater & Bell, Associate, 1985 - 1987

• Speaker, Practicing Law Institute, "Trial Evidence 2016: Advocacy, Analysis, Illustrations", 2016 - Present
• Panelist, Onondaga County Bar Association and American College of Trial Lawyers "Video Vignettes Bring Ethics Issues to Life with a Panel", 2012 - Present
• Speaker, Onondaga County Bar Association "Direct Examination-Litigation Series", 2006 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Proving and Defending Damages at Trial", 2005 - Present
• Speaker, Onondaga County Bar Association Litigation at Lunch, "Direct Examinations", 2005 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Practical Skills, Civil Practice-The Trial", 2000 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Practical Skills: How to Commence a Civil Lawsuit", 1999 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Jury Selection Techniques", 1999 - Present
• Speaker, Lorman Education Services "The Use of Expert Witnesses in a Personal Injury and Insurance Case", 1996 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Practical Evidence", 1996 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Practical Skills, Civil Practice-The Trial", 1996 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "The Art of Cross-Examination", 1996 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "How to Try an Auto Accident Case", 1995 - Present
• Speaker, Lorman Business Center, Inc. "Personal Injury and Insurance Law", 1995 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Proving and Defending Damages", 1995 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association "Practical Evidence", 1994 - Present
• Speaker, New York State Bar Association, "Anatomy and Trauma Go on Trial", 1994 - Present

• Dryer v. Musacchio, etal.
• Citation: 117 A.D. 3d 1115
• Court: 3rd Dep't
• Year: 2014
• Corsivo v. M&S Hotels, et al.
• Citation: 71 A.D.3d 1503
• Court: 4th Dep't
• Year: 2010
• Treglia v. Colgate University
• Citation: 70 A.D.3d 1516
• Brown v. Rome Up & Running
• Citation: 71 A.D.3d 1551
• Green v. Peterson
• Citation: 13 A.D.3d 1157
• Year: 2004
• Wilson-Gunther v. Crouse Health Systems, Inc.
• Citation: 32 Misc.3d 435
• Court: Sup. Ct. Onondaga Co.
• Gristwood v. State of New York
• Citation: 119 A.D.3d 1414

• Onondaga County Volunteer Lawyers Project, Major Fundraising Initiative, Member, 2007 - Present
• Board Member, Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Trust
• Board Member, Skaneateles Girls Lacrosse Association
• Board Member, Skaneateles Varsity Hockey Boosters
• Board Member, Skaneateles Figure Skating Association
• Skaneateles Community Center/YMCA
• SAVES (volunteer ambulance) new building construction project

• New York, 1986
• U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1991
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1987

• American College of Trial Lawyers, 2014 - Present (State Chair (Upstate New York))
• New York State Bar Association
• Northern District of New York, Federal Court Bar Association
• Onondaga County Bar Association
• Central New York Women's Bar Association
• New York City Bar Association
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
• American Association for Justice
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Supreme Court Historical Society
• Onondaga County Ad Hoc Committee on the Jury, 2003 - Present (Member/Speaker)