James Wolford

Daily Record Staff//July 25, 2025//

Daily Record Staff//July 25, 2025//

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Partner
Gallo and Iacovangelo, LLP

Years in current role: 4

Wolford has spent more than 20 years as a trial lawyer in the Rochester area and has tried dozens of cases in both state and federal court. His legal practice concentrates primarily on commercial and business litigation, employment defense, personal injury cases for both plaintiff and defense, and criminal defense matters. He has extensive experience in breach of contract actions, negligence matters, motor vehicle accidents, criminal defense, in both federal and state courts, and in municipal and tax assessment matters.

Before joining the firm, James was a partner in The Wolford Law Firm, where he had practiced following four years as an Assistant District Attorney for Monroe County.

Wolford was recognized as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Rochester, NY because he received the highest “peer feedback.” Only one attorney per practice and metro area is chosen for this honor.

This profile is part of our Litigation Power List for 2025. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. View the full list at nydailyrecord.com.