Current News


Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Secured Summary Judgment and a Finding of No Negligence in a Claim Stemming from a Motor Vehicle Accident
(April, 2012)

Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., Secures Defense Verdict for Medical Malpractice Defendants in Cayuga County
(April, 2012)

Smith Sovik Welcomes Brady J. O'Malley, Esq., as an Associate at the Firm
(April, 2012)

Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., in Onondaga County
(March, 2012)

David A. D'Agostino, Esq., and Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Elected Partners at the Firm.
(February, 2012)

Defense Verdict for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., in Malpractice Claim Against Emergency Room Physicians.
(January, 2012)

Another Defense Verdict for Eric G. Johnson, Esq., in a Medical Malpratice Case Venued in St. Lawrence County.
(January, 2012)

Andrew S. Horsfall, Esq. Secures Defense Decision at Arbitration of Section 5102(d) Serious Injury Claim
(January, 2012)

Summary Judgement Win for Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., in Professional Malpractice Claim.
(December, 2011)

Jose Enrique Perez, Esq., selected as 2001 Forty Under Forty Award Winner.
(November, 2011)

Jose E. Perez, Esq., Receives the Diocese of Syracuse Service Award in Recognition of Outstanding Pro Bono Service
(November, 2011)

Eight Smith Sovik Partners Named Super Lawyers for the 2011 Upstate New York Edition.
(October, 2011)

Smith Sovik Welcomes Gregory D. Eriksen, Esq.
(October, 2011)

Six Smith Sovik Partners included in Super Lawyers Business Edition 2011
(October, 2011)

David DuFlo, Esq., Secures Dismissal of Property Damage Claim Based upon the
(September, 2011)

Smith Sovik Welcomes Anthony R. Brighton, Esq.
(September, 2011)

Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Secures Summary Judgment Because Corning Hospital a Lessee Under V&T 128
(August, 2011)

Ann M. Alexander, Esq., Obtains Summary Judgement Arguing No
(July, 2011)

Jury Finds No Cause of Action in 1983 Claim Against Local Sheriff's Department and Sheriff's Deputies.
(June, 2011)

Michelle M. Davoli Secures Summary Judgment at Fourth Department on Premises Liability Case
(June, 2011)

Kenneth T. Boyd, Esq., to Head Smith Sovik's New Downstate Office
(June, 2011)

Kristen M Benson, Esq., Successfully Defends Employer before the New York State Division of Human Rights
(May, 2011)

Congratulations to Jose Perez for being named to The Hispanic Coalition NY's 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.
(April, 2011)

Smith Sovik Welcomes Three New Associates
(April, 2011)

Ann Alexander, Esq., Successfully Argues Wrong Entity Sued and Relation Back Doctrine Does Not Apply
(March, 2011)

Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Successfully Argues that the Emergency Doctrine Precluded Summary Judgment in Motor Vehicle Case.
(February, 2011)

Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., Successfully Prosecuted a Breach of Contract Arbitration on behalf of a Local Physician.
(February, 2011)

Smith Sovik's Workers' Compensation Attorneys Successfully Defend the Interests of their Clients Again and Again.
(February, 2011)

Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Obtains Defense and Indemnification for Property Owner in Labor Law claim.
(February, 2011)

The Workers' Compensation Department Boasts Unprecedented Sucess in Prosecuting Fraud (114-a) Claims.
(January, 2011)

Ann Magnarelli Alexander, Esq., Won Summary Judgement in a Slip and Fall Claim.
(December, 2010)

Court Finds No Duty of Care and Grants Summary Judgment to Local College.
(December, 2010)

Congratulations to Edward J. Smith, Esq., Who Successfully Defended a Local Hospital in a Medical Malpractice Trial.
(November, 2010)

Congratulations to Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., for being named Product Liability Litigator of the Year.
(October, 2010)

Smith Sovik Attorneys Recognized as Some of the Best Lawyers in New York State.
(September, 2010)

US News & World Report Includes Smith Sovik Among the Best Law Firms.
(September, 2010)

Judge Finds No Serious Injury and Dismisses Claim.
(July, 2010)

Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Wins at Trial in Medical Malpractice Case.
(May, 2010)

Recent Successes of the Workers' Compensation Department
(May, 2010)

Defense Verdict in Cortland County for Edward J. Smith, Esq., in Medical Malpractice Re-Trial
(April, 2010)

Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Successfully Defends Kost Tire in Small Claims Arbitration
(April, 2010)

James D. Lantier, Esq., gets Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case in Onondaga County
(April, 2010)

Summary Judgment for Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., in Jefferson County
(March, 2010)

Smith Sovik Welcomes Kristen L. Wilson, Esq., and Aimee M. Paquette, Esq., as Associates
(February, 2010)

Kristen M. Benson, Esq., Named Partner at Firm.
(January, 2010)

David A. D'Agostino, Esq., Secures Dismissal of Workers' Compensation Discrimination Claim for Destiny USA.
(January, 2010)

Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Successfully Represents Erie Insurance in SUM Arbitration.
(January, 2010)

Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Successfully Secures Dismissal of Plaintiff's Action in NDNY.
(January, 2010)