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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

SSKS Expands Into Southern Tier as Williamson Clune & Stevens Joins the Firm

October 30, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. (Smith Sovik) today announced that the attorneys and staff…

Ted Smith Making Wins a Habit

October 29, 2026

This past week Ted Smith secured a unanimous defense verdict representing an interventional cardiologist in…

Smith Sovik Celebrates its 2026 Super Lawyers!

September 8, 2026

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

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

In a little over an hour, a State of NY Supreme Court, Erie County jury returned a unanimous defense verdict. The case was tried by partner Matthew Germain.  Great job Matt!!

Keith Henaman
Sr. Vice President Claims
NCMIC Group, Inc.