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Oot & Associates, PLLC with Offices: Central New York/Southern Tier 503 East Washington Street Syracuse, New York 13202 orth Country 63 Main Street Canton, New York 13617. Our firm has proudly served Central New York and the North County for decades. The attorneys at Oot and Associates focus their practice in Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. Clients are accepted for representation in the New York State areas of Rochester, Geneva, Binghamton, Elmira, Cortland, Syracuse, Fulton, Oswego, Canton, Massena, Potsdam, Watertown, Gouverneur, Utica and their immediate vicinities. Workplace injuries may involve claims for: Workers' Compensation Social Security Disability Personal Injury / Negligence Our legal team is experienced in each of these areas providing you with the "full service" representation you deserve. Unlike other firms who also represent insurance carriers, we keep our loyalties simple: we represent injured workers, and only injured workers. Through two conveniently located offices we serve clients in the Syracuse and Binghamton Districts of the Workers' Compensation Board, an area covering a large portion of Upstate New York.

Kristin joined Smith Sovik in October 2000 and was elected to partnership in 2009.. Kristin's practice focuses in many areas of litigation including trucking and motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, Labor Law, professional/medical malpractice, No-Fault claims and  Workers’ Compensation defense.  Kristin spends the majority of her time defending trucking companies like McLane Northeast and retail/restaurant establishments like Carrols Corporation as well as individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents.. Kristin is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate.  Since joining Smith Sovik over 15 years ago, she has successfully tried cases in the areas of premises liability, Labor Law and motor vehicle accidents.. Kristin has received an AV Preeminent rating from her peers through Martindale-Hubbell and the "Forty Under 40" Award from Oswego County Business Magazine.  Kristin has also been honored with her inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine Upstate New York Edition for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

I have been representing individuals in Social Security Disability, SSI and Worker’s Compensation cases, and related matters since 1992. I am also accredited by the Veterans Administration to  assist disabled Veterans in obtaining benefits.. I like to meet with you as soon as possible to understand the issues in your claim, as the process is complex and confusing.  My staff and I are committed to assisting you in a timely manner and keeping you up to date on your case. Our goal is to provide you with personal, professional service in your time of need.

I graduated from Western New England College School of Law in 2010 and was admitted to the New York State Bar as well as the United States District Court, Northern District of New York in 2011. I am a member of the New York State Bar Association, Onondaga County Bar Association, and the Injured Workers’ Bar Association of New York. I have been a member of Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP since October 2010.

I am a personal injury lawyer specializing in workers' compensation, construction accidents, and car accidents. My firm has achieved positive results for hundreds of clients and our reputation in the community is strong. I have a wonderfully supportive family.  I am active in the community.  I represent my clients with compassion.  I am a student of the law and strive to learn as much as I can about the areas I practice in. I participate in continuing legal education seminars and have lectured to other attorneys and professionals in various practice areas.