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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

Coghlan Zips Them Again!

May 19, 2026

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

80 Years of Winning!

May 8, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet is proud to celebrate 80 years of continuous service to…

Hulslander and Lantier Team Up for Big Trial Win!

April 24, 2026

Kevin Hulslander and Jim Lantier recently got a nice med mal win for a pain…

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kristin over the past several years and have found the diligence and quality of her work to be excellent. She has a quick grasp of the pertinent issues involved and effectively develops and implements a tenacious defense strategy. I’ve worked with many defense attorneys over the course of my 37 year career and count her among the very best!  

Linda Martorella
Litigation Examiner II
Kemper Services Group
Claims Department

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