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

Johnson with Another Routine Win in Onondaga County!

July 2, 2026

Eric Johnson won yet another unanimous verdict on behalf of his clients, a Nurse Midwife…

Another Decisive Med Mal WIN for DeFran in Onondaga County

June 15, 2026

Chris DeFrancesco secured a decisive, across-the-board defense victory in a complex medical malpractice action involving…

SSKS Welcomes Five Summer Associates

June 3, 2026

Smith Sovik is excited to welcome five summer associates to join our team in our…

NCMIC is a writer of medical malpractice coverage in all 50 states.  We demand the highest level of service from our defense counsel.  Firms that don't meet our expectations are dismissed without hesitation.  Smith Sovik has been providing legal services to NCMIC since 1995.  They are aggressive in defending our cases and responsive to the needs of our insureds and my claims staff.  Kevin Hulslander and Jim Lantier are as good or better than any attorneys we have in the country.

Bruce Beal
Vice President of Claims
NCMIC Insurance Company

Kristin understands the objective and better yet, knows how to get to the desired results.  She just flat out gets it done!

Bill Upshaw, AIC
Claims Manager
Claims Services, Inc./McLane Company, Inc.