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

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…

DeBernardis with a Nice Win in Warren County

April 10, 2026

Tom DeBernardis secured summary judgment dismissal in favor of a retail store in a Warren…

Smith Sovik Welcomes Three Attorneys!

January 21, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., is pleased to announce that Sean Tytka, Quinn Webster,…

I have 30 years of senior level litigation management experience with a large insurance carrier. Smith Sovik has been the reliable partner throughout this time. Vic Prial made significant impact on outcome in a recent products case resulting in an amputation. His summary judgment motion was impeccable and the argument he made to the judge resulted in our motion being granted. It was so compelling that plaintiff didn’t perfect the appeal he vowed to pursue. The key attribute is in collaborating to meet our clearly defined outcome objectives. All my insureds rave about Smith Sovik and so customer service meets and exceeds expectations. They make my life easy…
Smith Sovik is appropriately aggressive in an industry that requires something more than just a run of the mill attitude. More particularly, I was most impressed with your aggressive negotiation style at mediation and then your ability to appropriately modify your approach for the jury during the Paduana trial. In addition, you are well versed in NY Labor Law which is a real plus given the complexity and high damage exposure of construction claims.

Senior Construction Claims Consultant
St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co.