Atty. Eric A. Smith
Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation.
Insurance Law Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Eric A. Smith at a Glance
Eric A. Smith is a insurance attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, United States Supreme Court, District of Columbia, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Massachusetts, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and New Hampshire, United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Educated at Harvard University (B.A.) and Stanford University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — ©, 2024, 2026 (included in Insurance Law, Boston) (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Smith
Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation.
Prior to entering private practice, Eric was an Assistant Attorney General, Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau, in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. He also served as law clerk to the Honorable Walter Jay Skinner, United States District Judge.
Recent Matters Include:
- Represented the liquidators of large property/casualty insurance companies in complex disputes with corporate claimants and reinsurers, including disputes over coverage for asbestos and environmental claims, and in disputes over procedures in insurer liquidations.
- Represent insurance regulators in examinations and reorganizations of insurance companies.
- Represented insurers and others in coverage and other contractual disputes.
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Eric A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Insurance Law in Boston
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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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Why Clients in Boston Choose Eric 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 Eric A. Smith's practice in the field of insurance.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, United States Supreme Court, District of Columbia, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and Massachusetts, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Eric A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Eric A. Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Eric A. 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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