Atty. Ivan D. Smith
Ivan D. Smith is a lawyer practicing employment practices defense litigation, wage & hour compliance, class action and 10 other areas of law.
Class Action & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 37+ Years Experience
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About Ivan D. Smith at a Glance
Ivan D. Smith is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, class action, wage & hour, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circ (1989). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1988) and Tufts University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ivan D. Smith
- Ivan D. Smith is a lawyer practicing employment practices defense litigation, wage & hour compliance, class action and 10 other areas of law
- Ivan received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Ivan practices in New York, NY
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Ivan D. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ivan D. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ivan D. Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Class Action in New York
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Wage & Hour Disputes in New York
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in New York
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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 Ivan D. 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 Ivan D. Smith's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, class action, wage & hour, and whistleblower.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ivan D. Smith brings 37+ 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 criminal defense, employment, and class action, Ivan D. 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 Ivan D. 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 Ivan D. Smith Handles in New York
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