Atty. Keith E. Smith
Keith E. Smith is a trial lawyer and corporate advisor with over 30 years of experience advising clients in high profile class action, products liability, medical device, environmental, toxic tort and complex commercial matters.
Class Action Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA
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About Keith E. Smith at a Glance
Keith E. Smith is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care. Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Member, Villanova Law Review Villanova University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith E. Smith
- Keith E. Smith is a trial lawyer and corporate advisor with over 30 years of experience advising clients in high profile class action, products liability, medical device, environmental, toxic tort and complex commercial matters
- Recognized by Legal 500 in 2023 and 2019 for his dispute resolution work within the products liability, mass tort and class action practices for both consumer products and pharmaceuticals and medical devices, Keith has represented national and international manufacturers and distributors of chemicals compounds, PFAS, beauty, cosmetics and personal care products, plumbing products, commercial and industrial machinery, automobiles and component parts, food and food products, tobacco, consumer products, textiles, and alloy, carbon, and composite piping
- Concentrations •Consumer class actions •Consumer protection litigation •Product defect litigation •False advertising •Unfair and deceptive trade practices •Products liability and mass torts •Pharmaceutical, medical device & health care litigation •Trials The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense- Toxic Tort, 2022-2023 •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions - Consumer Products (Including Tobacco) - Defense, 2019 •Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions - Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices - Defense, 2019 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - Pennsylvania,” Finalist, 2018 •Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Services to the Public Committee, Pro Bono Award, 2006
Practice Areas Explained
Keith E. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith E. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Personal Injury in Philadelphia
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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Class Action in Philadelphia
Keith E. Smith is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Philadelphia
Keith E. Smith is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Philadelphia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Keith E. Smith is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Health Care Law in Philadelphia
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia Choose Keith E. 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 Keith E. Smith's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Keith E. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Keith E. 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 Keith E. Smith Handles in Philadelphia
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