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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I have 30 years of senior level litigation management experience with a large insurance carrier. Smith Sovik has been the reliable partner throughout this time. Vic Prial made significant impact on outcome in a recent products case resulting in an amputation. His summary judgment motion was impeccable and the argument he made to the judge resulted in our motion being granted. It was so compelling that plaintiff didn’t perfect the appeal he vowed to pursue. The key attribute is in collaborating to meet our clearly defined outcome objectives. All my insureds rave about Smith Sovik and so customer service meets and exceeds expectations. They make my life easy…
I want to sincerely thank you and your firm for all of your efforts in my defense.  Matt Germain and Jim Lantier were outstanding.  I could not have asked for better men to represent me.  Jim's wisdom was invaluable and Matt is an indisputable rising star in his field.

Kevin Clauser DDS
President, Good Neighbors Dental Management