$ 200-250 per hour
PRO
Christopher Francis Defrancesco
also known as Chris, Christopher F. DeFrancesco
About Christopher
Biography
Christopher is an associate in the law firm Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, PLLC. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law, where he received the John C. Cherundulo Award for Leadership in Advocacy. At Syracuse Christopher was member of the National Trial Team. During his tenure on the trial team he was awarded the National Civil Trial Competition Ethical Advocacy Award and his team prevailed as the Tournament Champions. Christopher is still active in the Syracuse University College of Law's Trial Advocacy program and is regularly called upon as guest instructor and evaluator.
At Smith Sovik, Christopher's practice focuses on all areas of litigation including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, Labor Law and Construction site accidents, medical and professional malpractice and Workers' Compensation Defense.
In 2016 Christopher recieved the Super Lawyers endorsment and was selected as a Rising Star.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Defective and Dangerous Products
20%
Life Insurance
20%
Litigation
20%
13 years
Personal Injury
20%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.
(315) 474-6015
Fax
250 S. Clinton St., Ste. 600, Syracuse, NY, 13202-1140
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Leadership in Advocacy, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
2011
Ethical Advocacy Award, National Civil Trial Competition
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Partner, Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C.
2012 - 2013
Extern, Acting Supreme Court Justice John C. Cherundulo
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Albany County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP
Associations
New York State Bar Association
Onondaga County Bar Association
Education
2013
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry
BS - Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude
Languages
English