John is a litigator with extensive experience representing clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the State of New York. He has significant experience defending medical professionals and nursing facilities in civil litigation and administrative proceedings. John also defends and offers counsel to a variety of businesses concerning employment related issues. In addition to his professional liability and employment practices, John regularly represents clients in premises liability, products liability, motor vehicle accident, and commercial litigation matters.
John graduated from Albany Law School in 2014. While in law school, John was an Associate Editor of the Albany Law Review and a Sponsler Fellow. As a law student, John represented victims of domestic violence in Family Court proceedings as a member of Albany Law School’s Family Violence Litigation Clinic. Super Lawyers has recognized John as a Rising Star since 2017.
Education
- Albany Law School, JD magna cum laude
- University of Vermont, BA
Admissions
- Courts of the State of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- Onondaga County Bar Assocation
Featured Articles
- Smith Sovik Celebrates its 2026 Super Lawyers! — September 8, 2026
- Eleven Smith Sovik Lawyers Honored By Best Lawyers — August 20, 2026
- Coghlan Zips Them Again! — May 19, 2026
- Smith Sovik Celebrates its 2025 Super Lawyers! — September 30, 2025
- Eleven Smith Sovik Lawyers Honored By Best Lawyers — August 21, 2025
- Big Win for John Coghlan in a Farming Contract Arbitration — June 20, 2025
- Another Win in Watertown for Coghlan and SSKS! — April 8, 2025
- Coghlan Wins Summary Judgment in Med Mal Case — November 11, 2024
- Smith Sovik Celebrates its Super Lawyers! — August 22, 2024
- Eleven Smith Sovik Lawyers Honored By Best Lawyers; Cunningham Chosen As Lawyer of the Year — August 15, 2024
- Sixteen Smith Sovik Lawyers Are 2023 Super Lawyers; Eight Chosen as Rising Stars — August 23, 2023
- Coghlan Wins Another Med Mal Case! — July 6, 2023
- Coghlan Wins Med Mal Trial in 52 Minutes — May 19, 2023
- Smith Sovik Announces 2023 Partner Class — January 4, 2023
- Sixteen Smith Sovik Lawyers Chosen as Super Lawyers; Six Chosen as Rising Stars — August 23, 2022
- 25 Smith Sovik Attorneys named 2021 Super Lawyers — September 9, 2021