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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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…

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SSKS Welcomes Five Summer Associates

June 3, 2026

Smith Sovik is excited to welcome five summer associates to join our team in our…

We have an internal nationwide approved panel list for all MARKEL claims groups and I'm glad to say that because of my recommendation, you and your firm have made the cut.  I sincerely hope we get the chance to work together again.  It has been a pleasure personally and professionally.

Cheryl Weissman, J.D.
MARKEL

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