Atty. Daniel Thomas Smith
Daniel Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Criminal Defense Law & More Attorney · Serving Akron, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Thomas Smith at a Glance
Daniel Thomas Smith is a Member based in Akron, New York, practicing at Nicholas, Perot, Smith Bernhardt & Zosh A Professional Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in N.Y (1990). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1989) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Akron, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Thomas Smith
- Daniel Thomas Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Daniel practices at Nicholas, Perot, Smith Bernhardt & Zosh A Professional Corporation in Akron, NY
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Daniel Thomas Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Thomas Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Akron.
Personal Injury in Akron
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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Criminal Defense in Akron
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Akron
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 Akron 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.
Akron Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Akron-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 Akron Choose Daniel Thomas 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 Daniel Thomas Smith's practice in the field of personal injury and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Thomas Smith brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and criminal defense, Daniel Thomas Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Akron
A Akron-based practice means Daniel Thomas Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Thomas Smith Handles in Akron
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Thomas Smith has experience with under New York 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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