Atty. Andrew B. Smith
Andrew B. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Summit, NJ
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About Andrew B. Smith at a Glance
Andrew B. Smith is a business and litigation attorney based in Summit, New Jersey, practicing at Smith + Schwartzstein. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew B. Smith
- Andrew B. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Andrew B., who practices law in Summit, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew B. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew B. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Summit.
Business & Corporate Law in Summit
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Andrew B. Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil Litigation in Summit
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Andrew B. Smith is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Summit
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Summit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Summit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Summit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Summit Choose Andrew B. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew B. Smith's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Andrew B. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Summit
A Summit-based practice means Andrew B. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andrew B. Smith Handles in Summit
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Andrew B. Smith has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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