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

Smith Wins Again!

April 23, 2025

Ted Smith scored a nice victory on behalf of a local diagnostic radiologist prevailing after…

Another Win in Watertown for Coghlan and SSKS!

April 8, 2025

John Coghlan obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon in Jefferson County where Plaintiff…

Big Win for Bedenko and King in Erie County!

March 28, 2025

Alan Bedenko and Brandon King prevailed at trial in Erie County Supreme Court this week…

We hired SSKS to defend our insured in a multi claimant incident. We picked the right firm! The case was appropriately managed and ultimately resolved at mediation. The defense was calculated, strategic and appropriate. It was clear that our attorney Kevin Hulslander knew his case and had the credibility and respect of the plaintiff attorneys involved as well as the mediator.

Mark McLoughlin
Claims Specialist
EMC Insurance Companies

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.