Across Western New York, there are plenty of highly awarded personal injury and car accident law firms, but there’s only one Richmond Vona. Recognition matters, but what truly sets our firm apart is the way our attorneys show up for people: steady communication, genuine care, and a commitment to results that put clients and community first. That approach has shaped the firm from the very beginning, when Co-Founder and CEO John Richmond and Co-Founder Keith Vona combined their experience and shared belief that people deserve to be treated with dignity throughout the legal process.
With more than three decades of combined personal injury experience, these honors reflect the skill, integrity, and results-oriented representation that have allowed the firm to recover over $200 million for clients across Western New York.
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The Honors Recognizing Richmond Vona’s Work
Recognition means the most when it reflects the impact we’ve had on real people. These honors reflect the consistent communication, personalized guidance, and strong results our team delivers for clients throughout Western New York. From national rankings to attorney-specific honors, these acknowledgements showcase our commitment to delivering significant case results for the Western New York Community.
Attorney Honors
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 – John Richmond
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in New York – John Richmond
- Best Lawyers 2026 – John Richmond, Keith Vona, Herschel Gelber, Tim O’Connell, Kristopher Schwarzmueller, Michael Szczygiel
- 2025 Super Lawyers – John Richmond, Keith Vona, Kristopher Schwarzmueller, Herschel Gelber
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2025 – Brian Alterio, Michelangelo Cieri
- 2023 Super Lawyers – John Richmond, Keith Vona, Brian Alterio
- 2023 Crisp Game Changer Award: Excellence in Firm Culture – John Richmond
Firmwide Recognition
- Best Law Firm Ranking
- 5000 List Two Years in a Row
- 2025 Best Law Firm
- Top 10% of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
- 2025 Crisp SELECT Firm of the Year
- 2023 Excellence in Firm Culture Crisp Game Changer Award Winner
- 2024 Inc. 5000 Best Workplaces
- Buffalo Business First: One of the Best Places to Work
- Excellence in Growth and Operations
How Community Involvement Strengthens Our Mission
Richmond Vona’s commitment to Western New York extends far beyond the courtroom. Our community involvement with Compeer Buffalo, Herd of Hope, Family Promise of WNY, and our other partners deepens our understanding of the people we serve. That compassion is reflected in how we treat our clients, especially when they’re navigating stressful or life-changing injuries.
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month is also a key part of this commitment. Through initiatives like Compeer’s Mental Health First Aid training, our team continues to learn how to show up for our clients with patience, care, and clarity during challenging times.
Our Monthly Acts of Kindness program is another way we give back. Each month, our team supports a local cause through volunteering, fundraising, or sponsorships, strengthening connections across Western New York and reinforcing the values that guide our work every day. Whether through advanced technology that keeps clients connected or the firm’s Mental Health First Aid training that deepens its trauma-aware advocacy, Richmond Vona ensures clients receive accessible support that extends beyond traditional legal services.
Celebrating Our Achievements While Giving Back to the Western New York Community
Every recognition Richmond Vona receives is an opportunity to shine a light back on the community that built us. That’s why the firm uses platforms like the Angles podcast to amplify local stories, uplift the people doing meaningful work in Western New York, and highlight the organizations that strengthen our neighborhoods.
One of those relationships is with our partner, Sweet Buffalo, a local good news digital media company dedicated to supporting children, families, animals, and nonprofit organizations across WNY. Collaborations like this remind our team that the accolades we earn are a chance to bring awareness and resources to the community we serve.
To learn more about Richmond Vona’s honors and recognitions, visit us online, or call 716-500-5678, or 585-523-2336 if you’re in the Rochester area.
