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Smith Sovik News

Kevin Hulslander Inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

January 17, 2025

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., is pleased to announce that Kevin E. Hulslander has

Smith Sovik Welcomes Five Attorneys!

January 15, 2025

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., is pleased to announce that Brendan Lyon, Patrick Farrell,

Smith Sovik Named a 2025 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers

December 20, 2024

Smith Sovik is proud to announce that the firm has been named a 2025 Best

"Kevin…it’s been such a pleasure working with you….you are such a bad a**!" - Senior Liability Claims Rep
As an academic psychiatrist there are numerous occasions during which challenging clinical cases appear...one such case, for me, resulted in a NYS Justice Center investigation in which I was alleged to have abused and/or neglected a patient due to the use of a behavioral contract...quite fortunately, my legal representation was adroitly provided by Kevin Hulslander a partner at the Smith Sovik firm. His knowledge and support were instrumental in my acquittal...this outcome is all the more astounding given the "low legal bar" the Justice Center must overcome...I am most fortunate, therefore, that my malpractice insurance carrier uses Mr. Hulslander's law firm.  

Defendant Psychiatrist