Atty. Arthur Joseph Smith

Atty. Arthur Joseph Smith

Arthur Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, products liability, negligence and 2 other areas of law. Arthur received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Hicksville Hicksville 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Arthur Joseph Smith at a glance

Arthur Joseph Smith is a Member based in Hicksville, New York, practicing at Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme (1990). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1989) and New York University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Nassau County, New York State (Chair, Construction Site Accidents, 1996) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hicksville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Arthur Joseph Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, products liability, negligence and 2 other areas of law
  • Arthur received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Arthur practices at Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C. in Hicksville, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Arthur Joseph Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Arthur Joseph Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Arthur Joseph Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Arthur Joseph Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hicksville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Arthur Joseph Smith

Where is Arthur Joseph Smith's law office located?
Arthur Joseph Smith's law practice is located in Hicksville, New York. The firm is Baxter Smith & Shapiro, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Arthur Joseph Smith handle?
Arthur Joseph Smith focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Arthur Joseph Smith practiced law?
Arthur Joseph Smith has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Arthur Joseph Smith go to law school?
Arthur Joseph Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Arthur Joseph Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Arthur Joseph 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 Arthur Joseph Smith received?
Arthur Joseph Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1989
B.A.
New York University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme
Admitted: 1990

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