Atty. Brian A. Smith
Brian A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Brian A. Smith at a Glance
Brian A. Smith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Smith & Newman, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), New Jersey (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, District of (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1996). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and St. John's University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Chair, Insurance Law Committee, 2008—) New York State and American (Member, Commercial and Business Litigation Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian A. Smith
- Brian A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Brian A. received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Brian A. practices at Smith & Newman, LLP in New York, NY
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Brian A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Brian A. 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 Brian A. Smith's practice in the field of contracts, business, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian A. Smith brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, District of, Brian A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and litigation, Brian A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Brian A. 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 Brian A. Smith Handles in New York
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