Winning. Attitude.

Success is much more than an expectation.  It’s the highest calling we have.  It takes extraordinary preparation, intensity, experience, insight, uncompromising standards and a Winning Attitude. Our passion for litigation is more than just a business. For us, it’s personal; for us, it’s about WINNING.

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Our objective is always to develop legal strategies that win. When doctors, lawyers, judges and other professionals need legal representation, they turn to our battle-tested trial and appellate attorneys for help. They don’t just want advice – they want to win.

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Smith Sovik News

Smith Sovik Welcomes Three Attorneys!

January 21, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., is pleased to announce that Sean Tytka, Quinn Webster,…

Smith Sovik Again Ranked in Prestigious Chambers 2026 Spotlight Guide for New York in Litigation

December 31, 2025

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. is proud to announce that it has been ranked…

Thomas J. DeBernardis Elected Partner

December 29, 2025

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. is pleased to announce that Tom DeBernardis has been…

Kristin Norfleet handles all of the general liability litigation for Carrols in New York and oversees all of our outside counsel in general liability litigation across the country. Kristin provides Carrols with exemplary cost-effective legal representation. Kristin gives concise, no nonsense legal advice and analysis. Kristin works effectively and efficiently with individuals and departments all across our organization. It is a pleasure to work with Kristin and her firm.  

William E. Myers
Vice President, General Counsel
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.

As an academic psychiatrist there are numerous occasions during which challenging clinical cases appear...one such case, for me, resulted in a NYS Justice Center investigation in which I was alleged to have abused and/or neglected a patient due to the use of a behavioral contract...quite fortunately, my legal representation was adroitly provided by Kevin Hulslander a partner at the Smith Sovik firm. His knowledge and support were instrumental in my acquittal...this outcome is all the more astounding given the "low legal bar" the Justice Center must overcome...I am most fortunate, therefore, that my malpractice insurance carrier uses Mr. Hulslander's law firm.  

Defendant Psychiatrist