Winning. Attitude.

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

Big Win for John Coghlan in a Farming Contract Arbitration

June 20, 2025

In 2018, John’s clients signed a memorandum of understanding with the claimants outlining a succession…

Smith Wins Again!

April 23, 2025

Ted Smith scored a nice victory on behalf of a local diagnostic radiologist prevailing after…

Another Win in Watertown for Coghlan and SSKS!

April 8, 2025

John Coghlan obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon in Jefferson County where Plaintiff…

Attorney Matthew Germain was there to help. He was professional and kept us updated and answered any questions that we had; we were never left wondering what was going on. Matt fought for us and his hard work paid off when our case ended successfully. Clients Keith and Wendy B.—Business Owners
NCMIC is a writer of medical malpractice coverage in all 50 states.  We demand the highest level of service from our defense counsel.  Firms that don't meet our expectations are dismissed without hesitation.  Smith Sovik has been providing legal services to NCMIC since 1995.  They are aggressive in defending our cases and responsive to the needs of our insureds and my claims staff.  Kevin Hulslander and Jim Lantier are as good or better than any attorneys we have in the country.

Bruce Beal
Vice President of Claims
NCMIC Insurance Company