Gregory D. Eriksen L'10

Gregg Eriksen is a 2010 magna cum laude graduate of Syracuse University School of Law where he was an Associate Member of the Moot Court Honor Society and semifinalist in the Mackenzie Hughes Appellate Competition in 2009. He was also the Business Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and published Breaking Wind, Fixing Wind: Facilitating Wind Energy Development in New York State (60 Syracuse L. Rev. 189). His note received a 2010 Burton Award for Legal Achievement and was one of only fifteen law review notes in the United States to be so honored. In addition, Mr. Eriksen was a member of the Order of the Coif, Justinian Society, and the National Order of Scribes.

Mr. Eriksen joined Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., of Syracuse, New York, in September 2011, after completing a one-year clerkship with Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.  While clerking for Justice Scullin, Mr. Eriksen conducted research, prepared case outlines, made recommendations and assisted in the drafting of decision and orders.

Mr. Eriksen’s practice focuses on the defense of personal injury, negligence, Labor Law, motor vehicle, premises liability, products liability, construction, professional and medical malpractice and Workers' Compensation claims.