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Atty. Anthony R. Brighton

Atty. Anthony R. Brighton

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Syracuse Syracuse 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Anthony R. Brighton is a appellate attorney based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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    • Appellate Advocacy

Practice Details

  • Firm Information Position Partner Firm Name Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.
  • Additional Links http://www.smithsovik.com
Experience
  • Bar Admission & Memberships Admissions 1998, Ohio
    1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    2004, Massachusetts
    2005, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 2011, New York
    First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
    2011, New York
    Memberships Onondaga and New York State Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications Law School University of Iowa School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    with highest distinction
    Other Education University of Iowa
    Class of 1992
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History Age Born in 1962
    Albert Lea, Minnesota, September 13, 1962
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250 South Clinton Street, Suite 600Syracuse, NY 13202-1252U.S.A.

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    • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar? Anthony R. Brighton was admitted in 1998 to the State of Ohio.
    • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state? Yes, Anthony R. Brighton is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York and Ohio.
    • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts? Anthony R. Brighton is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
    • How many attorneys are in this law firm? Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. has 50 attorneys at this location.
    • What year was this attorney's law firm established? Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. was established in 1946.
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    Appellate Practice

    Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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    Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Syracuse are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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    Anthony R. Brighton's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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    Anthony R. Brighton focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
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    Anthony R. Brighton has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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