Atty. Edwin Lloyd Smith
Edwin Lloyd Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, professional liability, products liability and 4 other areas of law. Edwin received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Insurance Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About Edwin Lloyd Smith at a Glance
Edwin Lloyd Smith is a business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in New York, New York. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1968) and New York University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin Lloyd Smith
- Edwin Lloyd Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, professional liability, products liability and 4 other areas of law
- Edwin received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Edwin practices in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Edwin Lloyd Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin Lloyd Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in New York
Edwin Lloyd Smith is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
Product Liability in New York
Edwin Lloyd Smith is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edwin Lloyd Smith is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Edwin Lloyd Smith is one of 120,903 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.
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 Edwin Lloyd 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 Edwin Lloyd Smith's practice in the field of business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin Lloyd Smith brings 58+ 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, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Edwin Lloyd Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, slip & fall, and product liability, Edwin Lloyd 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 Edwin Lloyd 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 Edwin Lloyd Smith Handles in New York
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