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Smith Sovik News

Another Decisive Med Mal WIN for DeFran in Onondaga County

June 15, 2026

Chris DeFrancesco secured a decisive, across-the-board defense victory in a complex medical malpractice action involving…

SSKS Welcomes Five Summer Associates

June 3, 2026

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

Coghlan Zips Them Again!

May 19, 2026

John Coghlan secured a full defense verdict on behalf of two orthopedic surgeons and their…

We just wanted to let you know how happy we are with John’s representation of us during our arbitration hearing, and really, all the way through.  He did a great job, was very well prepared and highly effective.  It was fun to watch and impressive!  We realize the case is not over and there’s a ways to go, but however it comes out we will have no complaints about John and how he handled it.  Now, you just need to get him into your next commercial!

 

– CEO of Business Management Consulting Corporation

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