Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, PC is proud to announce that attorneys Kevin Hulslander and Eric Johnson have been recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America as the Central New York “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.
Kevin E. Hulslander was named the 2026 Syracuse Lawyer of the Year in the area of Insurance Law. He regularly defends lawyers, architects, chiropractors, psychiatrists, podiatrists, and other medical professionals when they are sued. Kevin has been the Managing Partner of the firm since 2005 and has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the fields of Medical Malpractice Defense, Product Liability Defense, and Professional Malpractice Defense annually since 2010.
Eric G. Johnson was named the 2026 Syracuse Lawyer of the Year in the area of Medical Malpractice Defense. He regularly defends doctors, nurses, hospitals and other health care providers when they are sued for alleged medical malpractice. Eric has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the fields of Professional Malpractice Defense and Medical Malpractice Defense annually since 2010.
Smith Sovik congratulates Kevin and Eric on this well-deserved recognition.
