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Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC

United States 2025
10 Regional Rankings
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Overview

Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C., founded in 1946, is an aggressive, innovative litigation boutique law firm. We boast over 30 attorneys who defend individuals, professionals, corporations, and other entities against personal injury, malpractice and commercial claims in state and federal courts throughout New York State. We pride ourselves in aggressively and cost-effectively obtaining the very best results for our clients. Smith Sovik has offices in Syracuse, Buffalo and Long Island. For a complete list of the firm’s services, please visit www.smithsovik.com.
Founded:
1946
Size:
30
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Practice Areas:
9
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
8

Rankings

Regional

Syracuse

Tier
1
Syracuse
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Syracuse
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Syracuse
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Syracuse
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Firm Leadership

Kevin E. Hulslander
Managing Partner

Rankings

Regional

Syracuse

Tier
1
Syracuse
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Syracuse
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Syracuse
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Syracuse
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Syracuse
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Syracuse
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
3
Syracuse
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 10 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet PC proudly has 8 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Syracuse, NY
250 South Clinton Street, Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13202
United States
315-474-2911
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Buffalo, NY
500 Rand Building
14 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
United States
315-474-2911
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East Meadow, NY
The Financial Center At Mitchel Field, Suite 502
90 Merrick Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
United States
315-474-2911
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Administration
Kevin E. Hulslander
Managing Partner
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