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With some 25 years of experience, Ken Wagner is widely recognized by union leaders and individual employee executives as a highly capable attorney for labor and employment work before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals.. Ken regularly provides advice to union leaders in a wide variety of private and public sector industries; much of his work on behalf of unions has focused on a variety of traditional labor law matters — arbitration, cases before the NLRB and PERB, section 301 and duty of fair representation litigation, and collective bargaining.. Ken also has a successful practice counseling and representing individual employees and senior executives in employment and severance agreement negotiations, employment law matters and disputes over compensation and termination issues.

With over 30 years experience, Michael P. Kenny represents individuals that have suffered serious and catastrophic personal injuries. He specializes in matters of defective and unsafe products(including pharmaceuticals), wrongful death claims, construction site incidents, defective road design claims and automobile collisions. Known for his meticulous preparation and dedication to his clients, he has obtained substantial settlements and verdicts in various courts across the U.S. Mr. Kenny is also a frequent lecturer at various organizational meetings and continuing legal education programs for the New York State Bar Association.

While I do represent clients at the trial court level from time to time, it is rare since I have chosen to limit my practice to representing clients almost exclusively in their appeals to New York State appellate courts.  Being familiar with appellate practice, primarily in the Third and Fourth Departments, I represent clients in civil (including matrimonial/divorce matters), family court and criminal appeals.

Ted joined Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., as a partner in January 2008.  Prior to joining Smith Sovik, he was a litigation partner at the Syracuse law firm of Hancock & Estabrook, LLP.  He brings to Smith Sovik over 25 years of trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits involving personal injuries caused by defective products, fire and propane explosions, motor vehicle accidents, negligent roadway design and maintenance, construction and work place accidents and liability claims involving municipalities. He has won numerous trials in state and federal courts throughout New York State.. As a strong advocate for his clients, Ted adopts a proactive winning strategy from the first meeting with any potential client.  As a seasoned litigator, he has learned the art of listening and counseling clients, many of whom are consulting with an attorney for the first time.  The true hallmark of excellence as a litigation attorney is to find the difficult balance in giving frank, honest advice to clients and then devising a winning trial strategy.  Ted strongly believes the key to excellent advocacy and representation is good, clear and consistent communication with clients; who are a true and indispensable partner in developing an overall winning strategy.. At Smith Sovik, his practice includes all aspects of civil litigation, more particularly the defense of personal injury lawsuits involving medical malpractice, legal malpractice, civil rights, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction and labor law, toxic tort and premises liability. He also has extensive experience in handling complex commercial cases involving shareholder disputes, debt instruments, contract disputes, insurance claims, labor and employment matters.. Ted has been named consistently to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers  list for Personal Injury Defense and been honored by his peers with an AV Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

State Court. If you are accused of violating New York State law, the court you appear before will depend upon the location of the alleged offense and the nature of the charges. Porter Law Office provides representation in the courts of Onondaga, Oswego, Jefferson, Madison, Saint Lawrence, Lewis, Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins Counties. Often times you may be required to appear in a town, village or city court within the county, such as Syracuse City Court or Dewitt Town Court.. Porter Law Office provides representation for the following New York State offenses:. Federal Court. Porter Law Office provides criminal defense representation in District Courts throughout the Northern District of New York. Courts are located in the following cities: Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh and Utica. Representation extends to various types of federal matters, including:

Shannon O’Connor focuses her practice on municipal and governmental liability, professional liability, general liability, and matters involving employment and labor. She defends clients in a range of matters in both federal and state court, and has taken nearly 10 trials to verdict in the Northern District of New York on Section 1983 civil rights matters and Title VII employment discrimination cases. She also has significant appellate experience, and has submitted several briefs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.. Shannon has extensive experience representing both public and private clients before state and federal administrative agencies, and counsels and represents a wide variety of employers on matters including age discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and New York State Human Rights Law, and other state and federal statutes. She has handled numerous claims before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), securing findings of no probable cause of discrimination. She has also represented property owners and municipal housing authorities before DHR and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in claims alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act, securing findings of no probable cause.. Shannon also counsels governments and municipal entities on a wide variety of employment and labor and other liability matters. Her experience here includes drafting a body camera policy for the police department of the city of Troy, New York. In 2016 and after a rigorous application process that included peer review and a written examination, Shannon was named a Local Government Fellow of the prestigious International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that serves as a legal resource for local government attorneys. The IMLA Fellows program recognizes highly skilled attorneys practicing in the field of local government law. Shannon has further been the recipient of the IMLA Amicus Service Award, an honor that recognizes lawyers who are actively involved in legal advocacy for and on behalf of local governments, and the IMLA Marvin J. Glink Award, an honor that recognizes the top remarkable lawyers working in the private sector on behalf of public clients. She also serves as IMLA's New York State Co-Chair.. In 2018, Shannon was named to the Irish Legal 100, an annual compilation of the most distinguished American legal professionals of Irish heritage. Recognition on the list, which was founded in 2008 by the Irish Voice newspaper in New York, is a highly selective process, and its members include U.S. ambassadors, attorneys, legal scholars, U.S. Supreme Court justices, and other members of the judiciary.. Shannon currently serves as vice president of the Judicial Steering Committee of the Central New York Women's Bar Association, where she participates in the screening process of judicial candidates seeking commendation from association, conducts personal interviews, and provides rating to the committee based on candidate’s qualifications, background, and experience.. Shannon's community involvement includes serving as president and chair of the Board of Directors of ACR Health, an organization that began at the forefront of the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic and which now provides a network of health services to individuals suffering from a variety of long-term conditions throughout Central New York. ACR provides case management services, substance abuse treatment, housing services, a center for LGBTQ youth, and is on the front lines of the opioid epidemic with a syringe and needle exchange program. In addition, Shannon serves on the Board of Directors of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society, an organization that provides comprehensive and quality legal services to low-income and marginalized communities to ensure equal access to the courts.. Before entering private practice, Shannon served for several years as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Syracuse, where she represented the city and its officials in a wide variety of litigation, in administrative proceedings before New York State agencies such as the Department of Environmental Conservation, and in nuisance abatement proceedings for problem properties. She also provided advice and recommendations to the City of Syracuse Police Department on its policies and procedures related to officer training and the use of force, including drafting a new taser use policy, and drafted legal opinions on various issues for city departments, including the mayor’s office. Shannon was the recipient of the 2011 appreciation award from the City of Syracuse Neighborhood Watch Association for pursuing slumlords and improving the city's legal enforcement of persistent problem property owners.. As a law clerk for Onondaga County’s District Attorney’s office, Shannon conducted research in preparation for the Assistant DA’s upcoming trials and researched and drafted a detailed response brief to be submitted to the Fourth Department. Shannon was an Executive Board Member of the Moot Court Honor Society at Syracuse University College of Law, where she earned her J.D. in 2010. She was also a semi-finalist in the Spring 2009 Mackenzie-Lewis Appellate Advocacy Competition.

Scott has dedicated his practice to defending those accused of committing crimes, violations or traffic offenses including DWI. He has been developing the skills needed to be  a criminal defense attorney since he started law school. Scott focused two of his three years in Law School on trial advocacy and courtroom strategy. He received numerous awards from Syracuse University College of Law in the area of trial advocacy. After graduating law school, Scott spent time at the Stanley Law Offices continuing to develop his trial skills. He soon joined the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Scott handled all types of criminal matters at various stages from investigation to arrest and from arraignment to disposition. A significant portion of his time as a prosecutor was spent handling felony case in the Felony Trial Unit where he prosecuted violent felony including assaults, burglaries, robberies and weapons possession. Scott conducted several trials and prosecuted numerous persistent violent felony offenders facing mandatory life sentences. In addition to the unit he was assigned to, Scott had the opportunity to work on cases involving drugs, homicide and driving while intoxicated. Over the time he spent in the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office he learned the principals of criminal investigation, the techniques of criminal prosecution and effective sentencing strategies.. Since leaving the District Attorney's Office Scott has focused on defending criminal cases. He devoted the skills and experience he has gained to getting the best outcome for his clients. Arrest and prosecution are not the only focus of Scott’s work.  He also excels in handling the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction. Scott believes that his client's deserve honesty, integrity and dedication to their best interests and that is what he strives to deliver for each and everyone of the people he represents.

Sam Elbadawi, a Partner since 2000, is a member of Sugarman Law Firm's management committee. He focuses on the representation of individuals, families, and estates in personal injury and wrongful death claims. He has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, crane accidents, construction site accidents, dog bites, property defects, defective road design claims, slip-and-fall accidents arising from snow and ice, and accidents caused by defectively designed products. He has represented clients in personal injury claims against school districts, villages, towns, cities, counties, the State of New York, and the United States. He has also represented individuals in claims against insurance carriers for breach of contract, wrongful denial of disability insurance benefits, and ERISA matters. Due to the complex, time consuming, and costly nature of personal injury litigation, the majority of Mr. Elbadawi's cases are referred to him from other attorneys and law firms.. He is admitted to practice before all New York State courts, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. He is a member of the Onondaga County, St. Lawrence, New York State, and Central New York Women's bar associations. His other memberships include the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Law Practice Management, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, of which he is a charter member and a member of the board of directors.. A graduate of St. Lawrence University (B.A. Government and Economics) and Syracuse University College of Law, Mr. Elbadawi also studied international law at Georgetown University Law Center. While in law school he was Notes and Comments Editor of the Syracuse Law Review where he won the Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the Robert M. Anderson Publication Award in recognition for excellence in writing and legal scholarship and is a Scribes Award nominee for best student-written article in a law review or journal. He was also an intern with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.. In 2012, Mr. Elbadawi was selected as a Super Lawyer in the field of Plaintiff's Personal Injury by the magazine Super Lawyers, a distinction based on peer recognition and professional achievement. He also received the highest ranking, "AV Preeminent", from Martindale Hubbell directory's peer review ratings.  An "AV Preeminent" rating indicates that judges and other attorneys have rated Mr. Elbadawi as "very high" to "preeminent" in legal ability, expertise, experience, integrity, and professional excellence.. Mr. Elbadawi is a member of the board of directors of the Onondaga-Oswego Chapter of the American Red Cross and in April, 2010, he became President of the Labrador Mountain Ski Club. In November, 2010, Mr. Elbadawi joined the Board of Directors of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society, which provides legal assistance to individuals and families in need in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. He also volunteers for the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Soccer Program, the East Area YMCA, and Vera House.. Mr. Elbadawi was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fayetteville Manlius Youth Lacrosse Association. FMYLA is a non-profit organization that focuses on teaching boys and girls grades K through 8 the game of lacrosse. Mr. Elbadawi is also a frequent guest lecturer at Advanced Trial Practice classes at the Syracuse University College of Law. In the past, Mr. Elbadawi has evaluated and advised moot court teams at Syracuse University College of Law, where he is also a former member of the board of directors for the Law College Association. He has also served as treasurer, advisor, and fundraiser for multiple New York State Supreme Court candidates.

Rory Gilhooley was sworn in as a police officer with the Syracuse Police Department in 1994, where he served with distinction as a police officer for over 5 years and then detective in the Criminal Investigations Division for almost 20 years.  During his decorated career he participated in thousands of investigations involving homicides, armed robberies, burglaries, assaults, arsons, and thefts. After graduating from Syracuse University Law School with high honors (magna cum laude) he took a two-year leave from the police department and served as a law clerk to the Justices of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division.  Mr. Gilhooley has also instructed police officers, deputy sheriffs, and state police officers locally and state-wide in various topical areas of constitutional criminal procedure.

Practicing in Syracuse, Oswego and Fulton, New York..William Balduf, Esq. has been successfully representing clients for over 35 years.  DWI, Traffic Matters, Drugs, Assualt, Weapons Charges, if arrested protect your rights and your freedomek, hire experience.. APPOINTMENTS IN LIVERPOOL, NY OFFICE BY REQUEST.

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.

Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England College, School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts.. Nick began his legal career in 1986 by serving as a Deputy County Attorney with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. He then went on to serve for 15 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Nick prosecuted general felony cases, violent felony and career criminal cases, as well as narcotics cases. He served in the the Homicide Bureau for 11 years and also served as Chief of the White Collar Bureau. While in the Homicide Bureau, Nick investiagted and prosecuted over 100 murder and death penalty - eligible cases.. As an A.D.A., Nick’s administrative duties included serving as Supervisor of Project P.R.O.U.D., the District Attorney’s felony drug diversion program, Supervisor of Project Safe   Schools, and was the District Attorney’s liaison to both the Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse and Neighborhood Watch of Central New York.. Nick left the District Attorney’s Office in 2004 as a Chief Assistant assigned to the Homicide Bureau.. In 2001, Nick served as a Syracuse City Court Judge, during which time, among his other duties, he initiated and presided over Syracuse Community Court.. In 2004 he joined the Syracuse law firm of Costello, Cooney & Fearon as Special Counsel, where he specialized in Family Law, Criminal Defense and Insurance Defense.. Nick served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cazenovia College, in Cazenovia, New York for 20 years, where he taught Business Law, Sports Law and Legal and Business Ethics. He also frequently serves as a guest lecturer at Syracuse University and at the Syracuse University School of Law.. In 2007, Nick resumed his work as a prosecutor when he joined the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. As an A.A.G., Nick coverd an approximate seven county Central New York Region and concentrated primarily on the investigation and prosecution of white collar, financial and environmental crimes.. In 2015, Nick left the Attorney General's Office and joined the firm of Green & Brenneck, in Syracuse, where he specializes in all aspects of criminal defense, including homicides, major felonies, white collar, DWI and Vehicle and Traffic matters. Nick practices in all counties in New York and is admitted to practice in United States Federal Court, Northern District of New York.. In July, 2018, Nick opened his own Criminal Defense law firm in Syracuse. His practice includes all aspects of criminal defense, ranging from simple traffic tickets to homicides.. Nick currently serves on the New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee and served as the Committee's representative to the New York State Bar House of Delegates. He also serves as the Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Section's Continuing Legal Education Committee.. In addition, he serves as Chairperson of the Criminal Law Section, Membership Committee and Animals and the Law Committee of the Onondaga County Bar Association. He is also the Director of the O.C.B.A.'s Volunteer Advocate Lawyer in Animal Abuse Court (V.A.L.A.C.) Program. In 2014, Nick served as the President of the Onondaga County Bar Association.. In December, 2016, Nick received the American Red Cross of Central New York's "Real Heroes Award" for his work with the V.A.L.A.C. Program.. Nick’s community activities include serving as President of The Friends of Schiller Park and serves on the Board of Directors of the Central New York Animal Abuse Task Force and P.E.A.C.E., Inc., He has served as Chairperson of The Columbus Day Parade Through Little Italy, and has coached soccer at the Eastwood Soccer League, and basketball at Our Lady of Pompei School, in Syracuse. Nick has also served as the host of the radio show “Music D’Italia.”. Nick is the proud father of his daughter Elizabeth, a Senior at Oswego State University, son Joe, an engineer for SONY in Troy, Michigan and three rescue Pit Bulls, Domino, Tyra and Aphrodite.

Ms. Pardee is a Central New York native who represents individuals who have suffered from serious and catastrophic personal injuries, including cases involving construction site incidents, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and pharmaceutical injuries. She joined the law offices of Kenny & Kenny, PLLC in August of 2014 upon graduation from Syracuse University College of Law. Ms. Pardee is also a Town Justice in her hometown of Hastings, New York.

Ms. Johnson graduated from Syracuse University College of Law and has been with Melvin & Melvin since her law education began. She has been assisting in our practices of Collections, Creditor's Rights and Commercial Litigation. While attending law school, Ms. Johnson served on the editorial board for the Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology Law. Prior to law school, Ms. Johnson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Psychology. As an Associate Attorney at Melvin & Melvin, PLLC she will continue her practice in Collections and Creditors Rights and Commercial Litigation.

Mr. Whitaker enlisted and entered active duty with the U.S. Navy in 1995 and was commissioned in the Navy JAG Corps in May 2004.  He continues to serve in the Navy JAG Corps Reserves where his duties have included defending service members at Administrative Separation Boards (ADSEP Boards) and serving as an instructor at the Naval Justice School teaching newly commissioned JAGs how to properly litigate ADSEP Boards and other military legal issues.. Unlike most attorneys, Mr. Whitaker limits his military practice exclusively to ADSEP Boards, Boards Of Inquiry (BOI), Board of Correction for Naval Records (BCNR) and Board of Correction for Military Records (BCMR), including discharge upgrades. Throughout his 17 years of military experience, Mr. Whitaker has seen first hand how many outstanding men and women are wrongfully pursued through administrative channels in the military. Unfortunately, this is often because someone in his or her chain-of-command simply has an axe to grind or a point to prove. That is why many servicemembers need the dedicated, experienced and aggressive representation of a civilian attorney like Mr. Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker has obtained incredibly successful results including findings of no misconduct and recommnedations for retention even where the service member has been charged with serious misconduct such as theft of classified information, involuntary manslaughter, drug use, assault and many others.  Please call Mr. Whitaker for more information regarding his experience or to schedule a free consultation.

Mr. McCarthy represents and individual and institutional clients in real estate transactions, estate planning and administration, Landlord-Tenant issues, and, most often, with litigation matters.  He is admitted to practice in New York State and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.. For his undergraduate education, Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Syracuse University.  Ryan obtained his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 2011.. Ryan has been awarded the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Mr. Haibib has practiced criminal law for his entire career spanning over 18  years.  As an Assistant District Attorney in Onondaga County for eight years, Mr. Habib prosecuted DWI and narcotics cases.  For the last five years, Mr. Habib has provided top quality criminal and traffic defense to thousands of criminal defendants in central New York. Mr. Habib heads the criminal defense practice at Azria Law Office.

Michael is the only board certified criminal trial lawyer in New York State. Each lawyer certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
must undergo an extensive and rigorous screening of his or her credentials.  The screening process consists of an assessment
of their experience, judicial and peer references as well as an exam.. In addition to being New York State's only board certified criminal lawyer, Michael was selected as a "Super Lawyer" in 2011.  Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a rigorous multiphase process.  Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research.  Usually only 5% of lawyers in a geographical area are selected as Super Lawyers.. Michael was an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2008.  He was eventually promoted to Chief Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Homicide Bureau.

Marty Lynn is a trial attorney with the Lynn Law Firm. He has extensive experience litigating matters including personal injury actions, toxic torts, negligence actions, insurance coverage disputes, product liability actions, as well as all other types of personal injury claims.. Mr. Lynn is a graduate of St. John’s University School of Law (J.D. 2004) and the College of the Holy Cross (B.A. 2001) and is admitted to practice in New York and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York.. Mr. Lynn is a Certified Interior Structural Firefighter and serves as Vice President in the Skaneateles Fire Department, which recognized him as a Distinguished Member in 2017. He is the Co-Chair of the Judicial Screening Committee for the Central New York Women’s Bar Association and previously served as the organization's Secretary. He is also a member of the Committee on the Judiciary for the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Civil Practice and Rules. Mr. Lynn is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center. Finally, he is dedicated to pro bono service and is listed on the “Honor Roll” of the Pro Bono Attorneys for the District for the Northern District of New York.. Mr. Lynn has been awarded the Sheldon Hurwitz Young Lawyer Award by the New York State Bar Association, Torts Insurance and Compensation Law Section in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the practice of law in the field of insurance. He is a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014 and 2015, a recipient of the “40 Under Forty” award by the CNY Business Journal and author of “Claims-Made Policy Coverage Issues” Chapter of the Insurance Law Practice Update 2016. Finally, Mr. Lynn has been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of New York's top 10 attorneys under 40.

Kevin Kuehner is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney* in Syracuse, New York.  He handles cases where people have been hurt.  He has many years of experience in representing people with life-changing personal injuries. He represents clients who have been killed or hurt due to motor vehicle crashes, medical errors, work-related injuries, negligent property owners, faulty products, and nursing home neglect and abuse.. Kevin’s Background. Kevin was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and grew up in the Binghamton, New York area. The son of a member of the construction trades and a social worker, Kevin has an understanding of hard work and a heart for service to others. As young as middle school, Kevin spent his summers working on major commercial construction and renovation projects with his father who by then was a construction manager. Long days and a focus on meeting deadlines were important, but with family working on the job site, Kevin was taught that safety came first. Seeing a few on-the-job serious injuries (and many near misses) taught Kevin that even a momentary failure to follow safety rules could have devastating life changing consequences.. Later, for several years Kevin served as a director for a New York State program for people with multiple disabilities, including those profoundly affected by traumatic brain injury and anoxic birth injury. This experience impacted Kevin by showing him how vulnerable and dependent the injured can sometimes become and how their needs could far outstrip the ability of an average family. This experience taught him the life-long financial and emotional costs required to help those with serious injuries.. In addition, Kevin worked as a chemist and quality assurance technician for a major industrial employer in Central New York. In that job Kevin learned how important safety rules were for protecting workers. He saw how a responsible employer puts emphasis every day on protecting workers though comprehensive safety training and enforcement.. Education. Kevin was an honors graduate of Le Moyne College and went on to graduate with honors from Syracuse College of Law. While in law school, he received specialized training in trial advocacy and was twice recognized by the New York Bar Association as the Best Trial Advocate in the Northeastern United States. He also received the prestigious International Trial Lawyers Award as the Best Advocate.. Kevin Kuehner has been teaching others his entire career. He dedicates a great deal of time to providing education to other lawyers through the bar associations. In 2014 he was awarded a prestigious award by the Onondaga County Bar Association which recognized his commitment to the education of other lawyers in the community. He brings his commitment to education to each of his cases and all of his clients. The entire firm is focused on making sure the clients know the process and the plan for how their case will be handled.  As you explore this website, you will find many resources to help you better understand your life-changing injury.

Kevin Hulslander has served as managing partner at the Smith Sovik firm since 2005. He is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate in all the courts across New York State.. Kevin began his career at Palmer & Dodge, a large firm in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was involved in approximately five complex trials, ranging from a large construction dispute to a multimillion-dollar satellite explosion. He has defended several large product manufacturers.. Since returning to Syracuse in 1989, he has tried numerous high profile cases, including all types of matters ranging from  automobile, trucking and premises liability to commercial, construction, Labor Law, products, professional negligence, legal malpractice, and other liability matters. He has represented schools, colleges and universities in all types of litigation.  He defends all types of medical professionals as well as hospitals and nursing homes in professional malpractice claims.. He also represents people in serious personal injury cases all over New York State with an outstanding record of success.. Kevin has received an AV rating from his peers through Martindale-Hubbell since 2001 and has been listed as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Upstate New York by New York State's Super Lawyers for 2007-2015.  Kevin was also honored with his inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2009-2015. He was also honored as Upstate New York's Product Liability Lawyer of the Year in 2011; its Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year in 2014 and its Professional Malpractice Lawyer of the Year in 2015.

Kenneth Christopher, is a founder and managing partner of the the Christopher & McQuillan law firm. He is an aggressive and experienced attorney who is both at ease and competent in the courtroom. Mr. Christopher is a skilled and successful litigator who has represented persons accused of many different levels of criminal conduct, including earning a Not Guilty verdict in a Murder in the First Degree Trial. Mr. Christopher has also represented both plaintiffs and defendant's in many types of civil legal proceedings. He believes in keeping his clients informed and involved in all aspects of their individual cases. Mr. Christopher received his Juris Doctorate Degree and graduated Cum Laude from the Syracuse University College of Law.While attending Syracuse Law School Mr. Christopher was an active member of the Moot Court Honor Society and National Trial Teams representing the College of Law in Mock Trial Competitions all over the United States. He was an arguing advocate at the National Civil Trial Competition in Los Angeles, CA, and the National Trial Competition in New York City. Mr. Christopher was recognized for his abilities and honored by being inducted into the prestigious Order of the Barristers, an organization whose heritage is based on excellence in trial and client advocacy. He academically distinguished himself with Dean's List Honors and additional Honors for exceptional achievement in Trial Practice, and Constitutional Law.Mr. Christopher completed his undergraduate degree and graduated Cum Laude from Le Moyne College, in Syracuse, New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He academically distinguished himself with Dean's List Honors and multiple academic scholarships.Mr. Christopher is a member in good standing of the New York Bar Association, and a board member on for the Onondaga County Bar Foundation. Mr. Christopher believes that building a relationship with his clients is imperative to properly advocate for their needs. Regardless of whether the case is a simple traffic matter or a serious criminal charge, a simple fender bender or a traumatic personal injury case, he is dedicated to providing a competent, diligent and consistent representation for his clients. Mr. Christopher is licensed to practice law in the State of New York and was recently admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.Mr. Christopher was formerly a frequent guest lecturer at the Syracuse University College of Law on practical tips for representing clients charged with vehicle and traffic violations and DWI/DWAI.

Karen’s practice includes personal injury litigation including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and Labor Law. She’s also participated in the defense of two mass litigation cases. The first involving thirty-four plaintiffs in a dental malpractice action, and the second involving eighty-three plaintiffs in a medical malpractice action.. Karen is a well-respected and aggressive young attorney, who has tried cases to verdict. She’s also succeeded on numerous appeals at both the Third and Fourth Department.. Karen graduated from Michigan State University College of Law, magna cum laude, in May 2012. At Michigan State, Karen was active in Law Review, Appellate Moot Court and the Student Association Bar Association.. Karen is also active in the Syracuse community. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Food Bank of Central New York, is a member of the Junior League of Syracuse and volunteers with her church.

Jordan R. McQuillan is a founder and partner of the law firm Christopher & McQuillan, LLP.  He is a skilled and successful litigator having handled matters involving various levels of criminal conduct, personal injury, wrongful death, premises and products liability, and medical malpractice. He has jury trial experience as both lead attorney and second chair.. Mr. McQuillan is admitted to practice before all New York State courts. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Onondaga County Bar Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Previously, Mr. McQuillan worked as an associate attorney at a small Syracuse law firm specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury. He is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where he majored in History and minored in Government and Legal Studies. While at Bowdoin, he was a member of the varsity soccer team. Mr. McQuillan is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law where he was a member of the National Trial Team that competed at the National Trial Competition in New York City. He continues to assist/evaluate the Syracuse University College of Law Trial Teams.

John practices in the areas of litigation, employment and discrimination, business transactions, health care, and professional practices. John represents employers, executives and other professionals in federal and state court litigation over business and commercial matters, and over claims such as breach of employment contracts, shareholder disputes, retaliation, and discrimination, Title IX matters, non-compete agreements, sexual harassment, and a variety of other business, labor and employment-related legal claims. He has provided representation before various federal and state agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Department of Labor, the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. John advises employers preparing and implementing employment policies regarding sexual harassment, drug testing, and employment termination and employment references. He has also been successful in representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation matters. John also represents many health care professionals and a local hospital. He also provides legal counsel to restaurant and tavern owners on issues such as liquor license compliance matters and resolving their regulatory concerns with the NYS Liquor Authority.