Atty. John David Goldman
John joined Smith Sovik in September 2011 as a first-year associate. While attending Law School at Syracuse University, John was a semi-finalist in the MacKenzie-Hughes Appellate Competition, a finalist in the Lionel O.
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John David Goldman is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on car accidents, workers comp, slip & fall, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York US District Court for the Northern District of New York (2012). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Marist College (B.A. Political, 2008). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John joined Smith Sovik in September 2011 as a first-year associate
- While attending Law School at Syracuse University, John was a semi-finalist in the MacKenzie-Hughes Appellate Competition, a finalist in the Lionel O. Grossman Trial Competition, winner of the Inaugural Frank H. Armani Award for Excellence in Advocacy, Executive Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Honor Society
- John also had the opportunity to work as an Extern for Hon John C. Cherundolo, A.S.C.J
- At Smith Sovik, John's practice focuses on the defense of personal injury claims including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction and Labor Law, negligence, product liability, medical and professional malpractice and Workers' Compensation
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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