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

Coghlan Zips Them Again!

May 19, 2026

John Coghlan secured a full defense verdict on behalf of two orthopedic surgeons and their…

80 Years of Winning!

May 8, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet is proud to celebrate 80 years of continuous service to…

Hulslander and Lantier Team Up for Big Trial Win!

April 24, 2026

Kevin Hulslander and Jim Lantier recently got a nice med mal win for a pain…

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. is our “go to” firm for our losses venued in Central New York and beyond. Dan Ryan in particular did an excellent job for us on a serious injury case resolving the matter very favorably for us.

Al Pedrotti
Claims Specialist
CNA Healthcare Claims

Victor Prial handled a very complex and hotly contested issue for our firm. His diligence and thoroughness was essential to our winning result. His courtroom presence was strategic while being very professional and civil. To this day, I cannot imagine working with anyone else.

Managing Partner of a Law Firm – Defendant