Atty. John Patrick Coghlan

Atty. John Patrick Coghlan

John Coghlan counsels and represents a wide variety of businesses, professionals, insurers, and other clients in matters including nursing home defense, employment litigation and counseling, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, premises liability, and defense of Labor Law claims. John has extensive experience representing skilled nursing facilities and medical professionals throughout the State of New York.

Syracuse Syracuse 11 Years Experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About John Patrick Coghlan at a glance

John Patrick Coghlan is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, nursing home, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York (2015). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 2014) and University of Vermont (B.A., 2007). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Onondaga County Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Coghlan counsels and represents a wide variety of businesses, professionals, insurers, and other clients in matters including nursing home defense, employment litigation and counseling, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, premises liability, and defense of Labor Law claims
  • John has extensive experience representing skilled nursing facilities and medical professionals throughout the State of New York
  • In addition to his professional liability practice, John defends and counsels employers on a variety of employment issues
  • John’s practice is predicated on a strategic approach that focuses on obtaining positive outcomes, while simultaneously accounting for each client’s long-term goals
  • Honors & Awards Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-20 Publications & Events Presentations •“Ethical Issues in Motor Vehicle Cases”, Auto & Truck Claims, Accidents & Litigation, Syracuse, NY, September 6, 2019 Recent Insights Super Lawyers Honors 68 of Goldberg Segalla’s Upstate New York Attorneys in 2020 August 24, 2020 Executive Order Authorizes New York Commissioner of Health to Revoke Operating Certificates and Place Long-Term Care Companies in Receivership for Non-Compliance June 24, 2020 Super Lawyers Honors Nearly Two-Thirds of Goldberg Segalla’s Upstate New York Attorneys August 13, 2019 Sixty-One Goldberg Segalla Attorneys Featured in 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers August 13, 2018 Goldberg Segalla Welcomes John P. Coghlan April 2, 2018

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick Coghlan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Construction Law

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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Elder Law

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Health Care Law

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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 venue, 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 John Patrick Coghlan

Where is John Patrick Coghlan's law office located?
John Patrick Coghlan'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 John Patrick Coghlan handle?
John Patrick Coghlan focuses on employment, construction, nursing home, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Patrick Coghlan practiced law?
John Patrick Coghlan has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did John Patrick Coghlan go to law school?
John Patrick Coghlan earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact John Patrick Coghlan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 2014
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 2015

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