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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

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…

I have been working with Smith Sovik for several years now and am always pleased by their results, specifically John Goldman. John is very responsive, always willing to help, and aggressively defends every case. I am always happy with the outcome of my cases that are handled by Smith Sovik.

Liz Rogers
Claims Consultant, Senior Care Division
MedPro Group

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.