Ross M. Cellino Jr. and Stephen E. Barnes — known by many in New York and elsewhere simply as Cellino and Barnes, thanks to the infectious jingle
that has made the two personal injury lawyers a single, household name — have been in practice together for decades.
But on Wednesday, Mr. Cellino filed a lawsuit against Mr. Barnes
and the firm, Cellino & Barnes, P. C., in the Erie County branch of the New York State Supreme Court.
Cellino Files to Dissolve Partnership With Barnes -
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICHMAY 11, 2017
They have long been one of New York City’s most memorable couples.
But an order requesting that Mr. Barnes appear before the court on May 19 — to show
cause as to why the firm should not be dissolved — was left open to the public.
