Wes L. Gerrie - Syracuse, NY
Attorney at Newman & Lickstein, LLP
Litigation + Disputes Lawyers in Syracuse, NY
109 S Warren St Suite 404 Syracuse, NY 13202
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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8
Years
Experience
Syracuse Litigation + Disputes Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation + Disputes
Attorney Information
Overview
Wes Gerrie practices in commercial and business litigation for Newman & Lickstein, delivering stalwart representation based on each client’s business model, immediate needs, and long-term objectives.
Prior to joining the firm, Wes defended corporations and large businesses in negligence, premises liability, products liability, and other tort matters. He has worked with businesses across many industries including long-term care, municipalities, retail and hospitality, sports and entertainment, and architecture. In addition to his tort defense work, Wes also handled defamation claims, intellectual property litigation, real estate and title litigation, and contract analysis.
Wes graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a member of the Justinian Honor Society, a member of the Student Leadership Committee, and an executive editor of the Syracuse Law Review. He was also a recipient of the Law Review Distinguished Leadership Award and the Student Organization Award for his work as President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. These honors were received while also serving the University as a Student Mentor, the Head Academic Success Fellow, and a member of the SUCOL Ice Hockey team. Following graduation, he was elected to the Order of the Coif.
Before earning his law degree and passing the bar, Wes gained experience in an externship with the Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer, where he worked on copyright and trademark applications, research contracts, and licensing agreements. After this, he continued to work at Syracuse University as a compliance intern for the Athletics department.
Wes has been living in Syracuse since 2014 and is a Syracuse basketball fan. An avid golfer having competed in various junior tours until going to Law School, Wes enjoys golfing across Upstate New York with his wife, Amber.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Wes L. Gerrie
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 2017
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: 2016-2017 Syracuse University College of Law Student Organization of the Year Award – Entertainment and Sports Law Society
Honors: Syracuse University College of Law Student Leadership Committee Member
Honors: Syracuse University College of Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society, President (2016-2017), Vice President (2015-2016), Public Relations and Social Media Chair (2014-2015)
Honors: 2016-2017 Syracuse Law Review Distinguished Leadership Award
Honors: Order of the Coif
Honors: Justinian Honor Society
Honors: Student Mentor
Honors: Head Academic Success Fellow
Honors: International Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada, Finalist
Law Review: Syracuse Law Review, Executive Editor
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Syracuse University College of Law,
Syracuse,
New York, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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Wilfried Laurier University, 2013
B.B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
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Wilfried Laurier University, 2013
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Published Works
Articles
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“More than Just the Game: How Colleges and the NCAA are Violating their Student-Athletes’ Rights of Publicity,” Texas Rev. Ent. & Sports, Vo. 18 (Summer 2018)
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“Say What You Want: How Unfettered Freedom of Speech on the Internet Creates No Recourse for Those Victimized, Catholic University Journal of Law and Technology,” Vol. 26 Issue 1 (January 2018)
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“All Bets are Off – Daily Fantasy Sports Embroiled in Legal Battle in New York,” Syracuse Law Review Legal Pulse (February 2016)
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Quoted in “OSHA Steps Up Use of Drones for Inspections,” EHS Today (August 2019)
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
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Contact
109 S Warren St
Suite 404
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-371-3383
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.newmanlickstein.com/
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