Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC

8 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Syracuse.

Biography

Dartmouth College AB 1982 cum laude with distinction in Gov't
Boston University JD 1986

I began my career in the litigation dept at Palmer and Dodge in Boston, Massachusetts until I returned home to Syracuse in 1989 to work trying cases at Smith Sovik. I became a partner in 1992 and Managing Partner in 2005. I have tried over 100 cases to verdict in many different practice areas including medical and professional malpractice, legal malpractice, labor law/personal injury, product liability, construction, auto/trucking liability and premises liability to name a few. I am determined to vigorously defend or prosecute each and every case I have to achieve the very best result for my clients.
Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC

8 Best Lawyers awards

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC logo

Overview

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Product Liability Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Insurance Law, Syracuse (2026)
  • Litigation - Insurance, Syracuse (2023)
  • Insurance Law, Syracuse (2021)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Syracuse (2020)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Syracuse (2016)
  • Insurance Law, Syracuse (2015)
  • Product Liability Litigation, Syracuse (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
  • Transportation Law
Special Focus:
  • Transportation

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