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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

A Well-Earned WIN for Ted Smith in Suffolk County!

December 11, 2025

Ted Smith, with assistance from Kinga Fenikowska, recently won a medical malpractice case out on…

Happy Holidays from SSKS!

December 1, 2025

Big Defense Verdict for Tom DeBernardis in NDNY Utica!

November 18, 2025

Tom DeBernardis secured a defense verdict on behalf of several sheriff’s deputies following a two-week…

It has been my sincere pleasure to work with Daniel Ryan for over a decade.  His legal knowledge has been of great value to me in making sound decisions.  The quality of his work product is consistently excellent.  Communications with Attorney Ryan and other members of the Smith Sovik team are timely, thorough and tailored to address the complexities of each situation.  I value the relationship with Smith Sovik and would highly recommend them.

Suzzanne S. Peet

Smith Sovik has attorneys that specialize in different fields of law from coverage and pollution to New York labor law. The attorneys that I have dealt with are extremely talented in their fields of expertise. I have always found the firm to work well with insurance carrier staff. They are very responsive to calls and correspondence and always timely.

Denise H. Schad
Senior Commerical Claims Representative
Erie Insurance Company