Atty. Matthew Paul Germain
Matt is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he received the John C. Cherundolo Award for Leadership in Advocacy.
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About Matthew Paul Germain at a glance
Matthew Paul Germain is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in New York (2016). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (JD, 2015) and Saint Joseph's University (B.A., 2012). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he received the John C. Cherundolo Award for Leadership in Advocacy
- At Syracuse, he was a member of the National Civil Trial Team and Moot Court Honor Society, where he received the Robert W. Miller Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Before joining Smith Sovik, Matt had the opportunity to extern with Sentinel Holdings, LLC in Washington, D.C., and spent summers working as a law clerk for NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association in Washington and D.J. & J.A
- Cirando, Esqs. in Syracuse
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Matthew Paul Germain's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Paul Germain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Matthew Paul Germain is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
Matthew Paul Germain is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew Paul Germain is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Matthew Paul Germain is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew Paul Germain is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →
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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