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

Coghlan Zips Them Again!

May 19, 2026

John Coghlan secured a full defense verdict on behalf of two orthopedic surgeons and their…

80 Years of Winning!

May 8, 2026

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet is proud to celebrate 80 years of continuous service to…

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…

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

Smith Sovik has skilled, aggressive, creative lawyers who comply with our guidelines, meet our high standards and obtain the very best results for our insureds.

Stacey McLaughlin
Senior Claims Representative
National Grange Mutual Insurance Company