Clair Pelella is an attorney based in Binghamton, New York, with extensive experience in criminal prosecution and litigation. She is a dedicated advocate who approaches each matter with careful preparation, strategic insight, and an unwavering commitment to protecting her clients' rights and interests.

Prior to joining Longo Pelella & Davis, Clair served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Broome County District Attorney's Office, where she specialized in firearm-related prosecutions through the Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative.

In that role, she handled complex investigations and prosecutions involving shootings, homicides, attempted homicides, and other serious firearm offenses. She presented over 60 cases to the Broome County Grand Jury, developed long-term investigations resulting in multiple sealed indictments, and worked extensively with confidential informants and cooperating witnesses. Her work helped establish a benchmark for gun prosecutions in New York State.

In 2019, Clair began her career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, where she built her foundation as an attorney. During her tenure, she prosecuted hundreds of major felony cases, including homicides, attempted murders, shootings, robberies, assaults, and other serious criminal offenses. Her responsibilities included conducting complex investigations, presenting cases to grand juries, litigating suppression hearings and motions, and taking cases through trial and sentencing. She also developed substantial experience in legal research, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.

Clair earned her Juris Doctor from The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.

In addition to her legal experience, Clair speaks Spanish and previously taught Spanish at a high school in Memphis, Tennessee.

Clair is a fierce advocate who delivers favorable outcomes both in settling cases and litigating them inside the courtroom.

When she's not advocating in the courtroom, Clair enjoys playing ball with her golden doodle Finn, and rooting for the Knicks and the Nittany Lions.