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…

I want to sincerely thank you and your firm for all of your efforts in my defense.  Matt Germain and Jim Lantier were outstanding.  I could not have asked for better men to represent me.  Jim's wisdom was invaluable and Matt is an indisputable rising star in his field.

Kevin Clauser DDS
President, Good Neighbors Dental Management

Simply the best Trial Lawyers in New York State!

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Sr. Technical Specialist
Hanover Insurance