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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 Welcomes Three Attorneys!

January 21, 2026

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

Smith Sovik Again Ranked in Prestigious Chambers 2026 Spotlight Guide for New York in Litigation

December 31, 2025

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. is proud to announce that it has been ranked…

Thomas J. DeBernardis Elected Partner

December 29, 2025

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. is pleased to announce that Tom DeBernardis has been…

I wanted to express my gratitude to Jackie Wanemaker who finalized my MVA settlement.  Although this was a difficult time, she made the process easy to go through.  Jackie also made me feel like she was always looking out for my best interest.  I am extremely pleased with the outcome.  I would wholeheartedly recommend Jackie to anyone who is in need of a first rate personal injury attorney.

Pamela C.

I was extremely fortunate to have Christopher DeFrancesco as the lead trial attorney on my defense case. From the beginning, Chris made me feel comfortable and assembled a crack team of expert witnesses. Chris thoroughly prepared me for the process and my testimony. From the moment Chris spoke to the judge and jury, I knew I was in great hands.  He masterfully shredded the plaintiff, dissected the plaintiff’s shady allegations,  and disarmed the plaintiff’s witnesses and we WON! It was a six day trial, but it only took a few minutes for the jury to deliberate. Anyone and everyone should want Chris DeFrancesco on their team!

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