Atty. Joseph M. Smick

Atty. Joseph M. Smick

Joseph M. Smick is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, fidelity and d&o and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph M. Smick at a glance

Joseph M. Smick is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Skarzynski Black LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998), and New York (2001). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and Pace University (B.S., 1981). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Professional Liability Underwriting Society. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph M. Smick is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, fidelity and d&o and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from Pace University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Joseph practices at Skarzynski Black LLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph M. Smick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph M. Smick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 andnue, 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 Joseph M. Smick

Where is Joseph M. Smick's law office located?
Joseph M. Smick's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Skarzynski Black LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph M. Smick handle?
Joseph M. Smick focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph M. Smick practiced law?
Joseph M. Smick has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Joseph M. Smick go to law school?
Joseph M. Smick earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Joseph M. Smick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1987
B.S.
Pace University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

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