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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

Hulslander and Smith Are 2027 Lawyers of the Year!

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Johnson with Another Routine Win in Onondaga County!

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

It has been my sincere pleasure to work with Daniel Ryan for over a decade.  His legal knowledge has been of great value to me in making sound decisions.  The quality of his work product is consistently excellent.  Communications with Attorney Ryan and other members of the Smith Sovik team are timely, thorough and tailored to address the complexities of each situation.  I value the relationship with Smith Sovik and would highly recommend them.

Suzzanne S. Peet

I just wanted you to know that I read your brief last night and it was one of the greatest briefs I have ever read.  Your word choice was phenomenal, your imagery was crisp, yet vivid, it was everything you want a brief to be.  Wonderful, stellar job, sir.

Appellate Counsel for a codefendant