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.
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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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- 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
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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.
Keith E. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Keith E. Smith is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Keith E. Smith is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Keith E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Keith E. Smith is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
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.
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