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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

Smith Sovik Celebrates its 2025 Super Lawyers!

September 30, 2025

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

Benson & Lyon Secure Dismissal of Labor Law § 241(6) Eye Injury Claim in Construction Lawsuit

September 23, 2025

Kristen Benson & Brendan Lyon recently won a motion for summary judgment in a Labor…

Hulslander and Johnson Awarded Lawyers of the Year

September 2, 2025

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, PC is proud to announce that attorneys Kevin Hulslander and…

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.

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