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 cannot tell you how much we value you as part of our legal panel and what a fierce advocate you are for your clients/our insureds.  In our most recent case together, you won despite the fact that the insured practitioner had an intimate relationship with her patient resulting in the birth of their child.   It is such a pleasure to work with you.

Kristina Kovac
Claims Officer
Healthcare Claims
Liberty Mutual Insurance

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