Atty. Gerard Belfort

Atty. Gerard Belfort

Gerard Belfort is an associate in the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice. Gerard represents broker-dealers and registered representatives in securities litigations, arbitrations, and employment disputes.

Syracuse Syracuse 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Gerard Belfort at a glance

Gerard Belfort is an Associate based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York New Jersey (2017). Educated at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (J.D., 2016) and Stony Brook University (B.A., 2012). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gerard Belfort is an associate in the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice
  • Gerard represents broker-dealers and registered representatives in securities litigations, arbitrations, and employment disputes
  • Gerard also defends these entities in regulatory proceedings before FINRA, the SEC, and state regulators
  • Concentrations •Employment litigation and arbitration •Securities litigation and arbitration The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
  • Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
  • Clerkships •Hon
  • Joan H. Lefkow, U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2020-2021

Practice Areas Explained

Gerard Belfort's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard Belfort handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerard Belfort

Where is Gerard Belfort's law office located?
Gerard Belfort'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.
What practice areas does Gerard Belfort handle?
Gerard Belfort focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gerard Belfort practiced law?
Gerard Belfort has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Gerard Belfort go to law school?
Gerard Belfort earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Gerard Belfort for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- 2016
B.A.
Stony Brook University
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New York New Jersey
Admitted: 2017

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