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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

Smith Sovik Celebrates its 2025 Super Lawyers!

September 30, 2025

Kevin Hulslander has been named to the prestigious Top 10 list by Super Lawyers for…

Benson & Lyon Secure Dismissal of Labor Law § 241(6) Eye Injury Claim in Construction Lawsuit

September 23, 2025

Kristen Benson & Brendan Lyon recently won a motion for summary judgment in a Labor…

Hulslander and Johnson Awarded Lawyers of the Year

September 2, 2025

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, PC is proud to announce that attorneys Kevin Hulslander and…

I was extremely fortunate to have Christopher DeFrancesco as the lead trial attorney on my defense case. From the beginning, Chris made me feel comfortable and assembled a crack team of expert witnesses. Chris thoroughly prepared me for the process and my testimony. From the moment Chris spoke to the judge and jury, I knew I was in great hands.  He masterfully shredded the plaintiff, dissected the plaintiff’s shady allegations,  and disarmed the plaintiff’s witnesses and we WON! It was a six day trial, but it only took a few minutes for the jury to deliberate. Anyone and everyone should want Chris DeFrancesco on their team!

Pain Management Physician

Kevin Hulslander is an excellent trial attorney who is very comfortable in the courtroom. He presents clear themes, developed through intense preparation, in a friendly/folksy manner, Jurors love him.

John Salvucci, Esq.