Atty. Brian A. Smith
Brian A. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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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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- 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 is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys 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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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.
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