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- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Secures Defense Verdict for Cornell University.
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Aaron M. Shiffrik, Esq.
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., in Oneida County.
- Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., Secures NO CAUSE Verdict On Behalf of 2 Local Obstetricians
- Linda Vanella, Esq., Joins SSKS's NYC Office.
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Three New Associates
- Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Successfully Defends Local Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Malpractice Case.
- Smith Sovik is One of Best Law Firms in America Pursuant to U.S. News - Best Lawyers
- Smith Sovik Partners are the Best Lawyers in America
- Three Smith Sovik Partners Named
- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Named One of Upstate New York's Top 10 Lawyers
- Eight Smith Sovik Partners Recognized as Super Lawyers!
- Kristen M. Benson, Esq., Successfully Argues at Fourth Department that a Claim of Loss of Enjoyment of Life Entitles Defendants to Explore Plaintiff's Mental Health Records.
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Heather K. Zimmerman, Esq.
- Smith Sovik Welcomes John D. Goldman, Esq.
- Summary Judgment for Anthony Brighton, Esq., in Premises Liability Case.
- Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., Successfully Defends a Community-Based Hospital and ER Physician in Rome, New York
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict in Cayuga County for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq.
- Defense Verdict for Eric G. Johnson, Esq., in Oneida County Medical Malpractice Case
- Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Secures Summary Judgment Based Upon Lack of Serious Injury
- Brandon R. King, Esq., Secured a
- Patrick S. Sardino, Esq., Successfully Defends Town in Unfair Labor Practices Claim
- Employment Arbitration Victory for Patrick Sardino, Esq., and Andrew Horsfall, Esq.
- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Secured Summary Judgment and a Finding of No Negligence in a Claim Stemming from a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., Secures Defense Verdict for Medical Malpractice Defendants in Cayuga County
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Brady J. O'Malley, Esq., as an Associate at the Firm
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., in Onondaga County
- David A. D'Agostino, Esq., and Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Elected Partners at the Firm.
- Andrew S. Horsfall, Esq. Secures Defense Decision at Arbitration of Section 5102(d) Serious Injury Claim
- Another Defense Verdict for Eric G. Johnson, Esq., in a Medical Malpratice Case Venued in St. Lawrence County.
- Defense Verdict for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., in Malpractice Claim Against Emergency Room Physicians.
- Summary Judgement Win for Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., in Professional Malpractice Claim.
- Jose Enrique Perez, Esq., selected as 2001 Forty Under Forty Award Winner.
- Jose E. Perez, Esq., Receives the Diocese of Syracuse Service Award in Recognition of Outstanding Pro Bono Service
- Six Smith Sovik Partners included in Super Lawyers Business Edition 2011
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Gregory D. Eriksen, Esq.
- Eight Smith Sovik Partners Named Super Lawyers for the 2011 Upstate New York Edition.
- David DuFlo, Esq., Secures Dismissal of Property Damage Claim Based upon the
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Anthony R. Brighton, Esq.
- Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Secures Summary Judgment Because Corning Hospital a Lessee Under V&T 128
- Ann M. Alexander, Esq., Obtains Summary Judgement Arguing No
- Jury Finds No Cause of Action in 1983 Claim Against Local Sheriff's Department and Sheriff's Deputies.
- Michelle M. Davoli Secures Summary Judgment at Fourth Department on Premises Liability Case
- Kenneth T. Boyd, Esq., to Head Smith Sovik's New Downstate Office
- Kristen M Benson, Esq., Successfully Defends Employer before the New York State Division of Human Rights
- Congratulations to Jose Perez for being named to The Hispanic Coalition NY's 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Three New Associates
- Ann Alexander, Esq., Successfully Argues Wrong Entity Sued and Relation Back Doctrine Does Not Apply
- Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Successfully Argues that the Emergency Doctrine Precluded Summary Judgment in Motor Vehicle Case.
- Michael Paul Ringwood, Esq., Successfully Prosecuted a Breach of Contract Arbitration on behalf of a Local Physician.
- Smith Sovik's Workers' Compensation Attorneys Successfully Defend the Interests of their Clients Again and Again.
- Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Obtains Defense and Indemnification for Property Owner in Labor Law claim.
- The Workers' Compensation Department Boasts Unprecedented Sucess in Prosecuting Fraud (114-a) Claims.
- Court Finds No Duty of Care and Grants Summary Judgment to Local College.
- Ann Magnarelli Alexander, Esq., Won Summary Judgement in a Slip and Fall Claim.
- Congratulations to Edward J. Smith, Esq., Who Successfully Defended a Local Hospital in a Medical Malpractice Trial.
- Congratulations to Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., for being named Product Liability Litigator of the Year.
- US News & World Report Includes Smith Sovik Among the Best Law Firms.
- Smith Sovik Attorneys Recognized as Some of the Best Lawyers in New York State.
- Judge Finds No Serious Injury and Dismisses Claim.
- Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Wins at Trial in Medical Malpractice Case.
- Recent Successes of the Workers' Compensation Department
- Defense Verdict in Cortland County for Edward J. Smith, Esq., in Medical Malpractice Re-Trial
- James D. Lantier, Esq., gets Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case in Onondaga County
- Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Successfully Defends Kost Tire in Small Claims Arbitration
- Summary Judgment for Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., in Jefferson County
- Smith Sovik Welcomes Kristen L. Wilson, Esq., and Aimee M. Paquette, Esq., as Associates
- Kristen M. Benson, Esq., Named Partner at Firm.
- David A. D'Agostino, Esq., Secures Dismissal of Workers' Compensation Discrimination Claim for Destiny USA.
- Michelle M. Davoli, Esq., Successfully Represents Erie Insurance in SUM Arbitration.
- Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Successfully Secures Dismissal of Plaintiff's Action in NDNY.
- Accomplishments
- Eric G. Johnson, Esq., Secures a Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case.
- Jessica P. Mathewson, Esq., Joins Smith Sovik as Associate
- Smith Sovik Partners Named to Best Lawyers 2010
- US District Court , WDNY Dismisses Consumer Debt Case for Daniel R. Ryan, Esq.
- Smith Sovik Partners Once Again Recognized as Super Lawyers
- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., included in 16th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2010).
- Summary Judgment Win for Michelle M. Westerman, Esq., and Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., in Serious Injury Threshold Case.
- Workers' Compensation Claim Disallowed Because of Lack of Timely Notice of Injury.
- David A. D'Agostino, Esq., obtains voluntary removal finding in WC claim.
- Another Defense Verdict for James D. Lantier, Esq.
- David A. D'Agostino, Esq., Successfully Represents Carriers and Employers at the Workers' Compensation Board
- Gabrielle Mardany Hope, Esq., Successful Before United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., Elected Partner
- Third Department Reverses in Favor of Syracuse University in Labor Law Case
- Jury Awards No Damages in Battery Claim Defended by Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq.
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for Eric G. Johnson, Esq.
- Ann Magnarelli Alexander, Esq., joins Smith Sovik as an Associate
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., in Oneida County
- Four Members of Smith Sovik Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2008, Upstate New York Edition.
- David A. D'Agostino, Esq., Successfully Defends Employer's Interests in Claim for Workers' Compensation Benefits
- Trial Victory in Chiropractic Malpractice Case for Eric G. Johnson, Esq.
- Summary Judgment Success for Michelle M. Westerman, Esq., in Oswego County
- Workers' Compensation Claim Disallowed on the issue of Accident Arising Out of or During the Course of Employment
- Workers' Compensation Section 120 Discrimination Claim Disallowed
- Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Obtained Pre-Answer Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Action
- Summary Judgment Success for Michelle M. Westerman, Esq., in Slip and Fall Case.
- Summary Judgment Success for Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., and Michelle M. Westerman, Esq., in Niagara County Slip and Fall Case.
- Arbitration Success in Construction Site Accident Case for Michael P. Ringwood, Esq.
- Defense Verdict for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq. in Bus Passenger Case.
- Defense Verdict for Laurence (Fritz) Sovik, Esq., in Products Liability Case
- Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case for Michael P. Ringwood, Esq.
- Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., Elected to American College of Legal Medicine
- Michelle M. Westerman, Esq., and Jose Enrique Perez, Esq., join the firm as Associates.
- Summary Judgment Success for Gabrielle Mardany Hope, Esq., in Onondaga County
- Brandon R. King, Esq., participates in National Business Institute panel on Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Steven Ward Williams, Esq., earns a $188 million dollar verdict in a defamation case tried in the Eastern District of New York
- Edward J. Smith, III, Esq., Joins Smith Sovik
- Steven Ward Williams, Esq., recognized by LawDragon.Com
- Summary Judgment for Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., in Products Liability Case
- Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., wins Workers' Compensation Section 120 Discrimination claim
- Trial Victory for Patrick B. Sardino, Esq., in Onondaga County
- Medical Malpractice Defense Verdict for James D. Lantier, Esq., in Onondaga County
- Defense Victory for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., in Chiropractic Malpractice Case in Erie County
- Suzanne K. Lehman, Esq., Joins Firm as an Associate
- Third Department Success for Robert C. Cahalan, Esq., in Legal Mapractice Case
- Smith Sovik Attorneys honored as Upstate New York Super Lawyers
- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Elected Managing Partner
- Gabrielle Mardany Hope, Esq., Elected Partner
- Kelly C. Murray, Esq., Joins Firm as an Associate
- Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Trial in Tompkins County
- Defense Verdict for Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., in Onondaga County
- Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Secures Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Action Against Psychiatrist
- Smith Sovik "New York's Best Lawyers."
- Appellate Success for Brandon R. King, Esq. in Fourth Department Labor Law Case
- Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., Obtains Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim
- Laurence F. Sovik, Esq., Honored as 50-Year Member of the Onondaga County Bar Association
- Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., speaks at Madison County Magistrates' Association Meeting
- Trial Victory for Kevin E. Hulslander, Esq., in Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Case
- Arbitration Victory for Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq., in slip and fall case
- Brandon R. King, Esq., speaks at State Bar Course
- Trial Win for Eric G. Johnson, Esq. in Medical Malpractice Case
- Arbitration Success for Kristen M. Benson, Esq., in SUM Claim.
- Brandon R. King, Esq., Serves as Chairperson of the Onondaga County Mock Trial Competition
- Summary Judgment Success for Daniel R. Ryan, Esq., in Medical Malpractice Case
- Brandon R. King, Esq., named to Onondaga County Bar Association Board of Directors
- Trial Victory for Kristen M. Benson, Esq., in Motor Vehicle Case
- Steven Ward Williams, Esq., named to The Best Trial Lawyers in America 2007 for Product Liability Litigation
- Kristen M. Benson, Esq., obtains summary judgment from Third Department
- Fourth Department Dismisses Whistleblower Case for Kristin L. Norfleet, Esq.
- Medical Malpractice Trial Victory in Onondaga County for Eric G. Johnson, Esq.
- David A. D’Agostino, Esq. wins appeal of Workers’ Compensation Decision on the issue of voluntary removal.
- David A. D’Agostino, Esq., wins two Workers’ Compensation Claims based on violation of Section 114-a Fraud.
- A summary judgment win for Brandon R. King, Esq., in Cayuga County
- Trial Victory for Kristen M. Benson, Esq., in premises liability case
- State Division of Human Right Success for Steven Ward Williams, Esq.
- Michael P. Ringwood, Esq., named to The Best Lawyers in America for 2007
- Smith Sovik Partners Achieve Martindale-Hubble "A Rating"
- Smith Sovik Partners Best Trial Lawyers in America
- Installing New Equipment on Cable Lines Not Covered by Labor Law 240(1)
- Labor Law 240(1) Narrowed - Post Repair Inspection Not Covered
- Labor Law 241(6) Only Applies to an Elevation-Related Risk
- Education Law 6527(3) Quality Assurance Privilege Expanded to Chiropractors
- A Retailer Has No Duty to Help Customers Quickly
- Treating Physician Does Not Need to be Subject of Expert Disclosure
- Laurence F. Sovik, Esq., Invents the Seatbelt Defense
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