Donald O. Chesworth

Donald O. Chesworth is a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC and a highly respected lawyer with a career spanning more than five decades. He focuses his practice on business law, governmental compliance, municipal liability, commercial litigation, and employment matters. Donald brings extensive institutional knowledge to every case, shaped by years of public service and private practice. Clients value his strategic insight, steady judgment, and ability to handle complex legal issues for businesses, government entities, and individuals.

Donald earned his B.A. from Graceland College, magna cum laude, and his J.D. from Yale Law School. He is admitted to practice in New York, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Throughout his career, Donald has held prominent positions in state government and the legal community. He was appointed Superintendent of the New York State Police and later chaired the Temporary State Commission of Investigation, overseeing major statewide matters. He has also served in leadership roles at several law firms, helping shape their litigation and compliance practices. His legal work has included advising financial institutions, businesses, and municipalities across a broad range of issues involving liability, regulatory compliance, and civil disputes.

In addition to his legal practice, Donald O. Chesworth has maintained active involvement in community and law-enforcement organizations, serving on boards and advising professional associations. He continues to support public-safety agencies and has long served as counsel to the Monroe County Chiefs of Police Association. His dedication to the legal profession has earned him numerous honors, including statewide lifetime achievement recognition.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Tully Rinckey PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Graceland College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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