John joined Smith Sovik in September 2011. In addition to significant experience in all areas of general liability, including construction and premises liability, John regularly defends engineers, architects, doctors, attorneys and other professionals in lawsuits in all the state and federal courts.

John earned his Juris Doctor, with Honors, from Syracuse University College of Law where he was an Executive Editor of the Syracuse Law Review. John has successfully tried cases in multiple venues and handled complex motions and appeals all with an outstanding record of success.