Atty. Eric A. Smith

Atty. Eric A. Smith

Eric A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, insurance.

Boston Boston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric A. Smith at a glance

Eric A. Smith is a Director based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts State of New Hampshire United States District Court f (1986), U.S. Supreme Court (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1993). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1985) and Harvard College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, business, insurance
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Eric practices at Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric A. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Eric A. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric A. Smith

Where is Eric A. Smith's law office located?
Eric A. Smith's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric A. Smith handle?
Eric A. Smith focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Eric A. Smith practiced law?
Eric A. Smith has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Eric A. Smith go to law school?
Eric A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Eric A. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Eric A. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric A. Smith received?
Eric A. Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts State of New Hampshire United States District Court f
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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