Atty. David Scott Smith

Atty. David Scott Smith

David Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, subrogation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. David Scott received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (917) 814-2581

Profile Summary

About David Scott Smith at a glance

David Scott Smith is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in New York, New York. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in New York (1982) and New Jersey (1987). Educated at New York State University at Buffalo (J.D., 1981) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, subrogation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • David Scott received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David Scott practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scott 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Scott Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

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

David Scott Smith is one of 109,871 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Scott Smith

Where is David Scott Smith's law office located?
David Scott Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Smith handle?
David Scott Smith focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Scott Smith practiced law?
David Scott Smith has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Scott Smith go to law school?
David Scott Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact David Scott Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York State University at Buffalo
- 1981
B.A.
Brooklyn College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987

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