Cellino & Barnes Announces 2010 College Scholarship Winners

The Cellino & Barnes Scholarship Selection Committee has reviewed all of the applications and determined that there were many "highly deserving" applications.

We were extremely impressed with the quality of the student applicants - with their dedication to education, extra-curricular activities and to their community.　

Cellino & Barnes has been successful in personal injury law because we work hard and are dedicated to making a difference. We encourage all students to make the most of your college opportunity, by learning from those around you and trying to make a difference.

The 2010 Scholarship winners are being notified by telephone and their names have been posted on our website.

2010 College Scholarship Winners

Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes thank you for being outstanding high school seniors. Study hard this fall.

Cellino & Barnes Donates $26,000 to Juvenile Diabetes

During the 2009-2010 hockey season, personal injury attorneys, Cellino & Barnes, once again, partnered with Derek Roy to help support Juvenile Diabetes. Each time Derek scored a goal during the regular season, Cellino & Barnes agreed to donate $1,000 to help fight Juvenile Diabetes.

Cellino & Barnes is proud to announce that Derek Roy scored 26 goals this season, which resulted in $26,000 being donated to Juvenile Diabetes.

Ross Cellino delivered checks to Mary Ann Fox, Executive Director of the Rochester Chapter and Karen Swierski, Executive Director of the WNY Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes. Each Chapter received a check in the amount of $13,000.

Cellino and Barnes Community Scholarship $125,000 Milestone

Buffalo Law Firm Cellino and Barnes has announced that their Community Scholarship program has reached a milestone of awarding over $125,000 in classroom scholarships.

The program awards local elementary school classrooms a “scholarship” that can be used for school supplies, projects, and educational materials. The firm awards 10 scholarships each week to applicants that enter online through the Cellino and Barnes website.

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Ross Cellino Discusses Impact of Teen Driving Legislation

Attorney, Ross Cellino, who works in both the Rochester and Buffalo offices, weighs the impact of the New York State Senate legislation that will toughen teen driving laws. Not only will it be illegal for drivers of all ages to text message while driving, but the bill further requires that a learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before a junior license can be obtained. In addition, if there is no adult in the vehicle with a junior driver, the number of non-family members allowed in the vehicle will be reduced to one.

Rochester, NY residents may find the news timely and encouraging. Many have been affected by the recent news involving three Rochester teens killed in car accidents, as well as the five area teens killed last year as a result of texting while driving. Parents often worry about the safety of their young adults, particularly when they are driving with their friends.

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