Atty. Kevin D. Smith
Kevin D. Smith is an active trial lawyer who has spent the majority of his professional life trying cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and major corporations.
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Kevin D. Smith is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of California (1984). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Pepperdine University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kevin D. Smith is an active trial lawyer who has spent the majority of his professional life trying cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and major corporations
- In his over 30 years of practice, Kevin has defended commercial, professional liability, employment, product liability, transportation and catastrophic matters in state and federal courts
- Despite having to frequently overcome difficult challenges on liability and damages in high exposure cases, Kevin has obtained victories on behalf of his clients in an impressive 94% percent of the cases he has tried
- This has resulted in Kevin being elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates and regularly honored as a Southern California 'Super Lawyer.' Newsroom News •WSHB Founding Partner Named San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Law Firm News, 10.28.24 •Texas: New Act Changes the Commercial Vehicle Litigation Landscape Article, 5.26.21 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •WSHB Founding Partner, Kevin Smith, Shares Cutting Edge Strategies on Nuclear Verdicts and Social Inflation in High Exposure Construction Site Accident Cases at 2021 CLM Conference Events, San Diego, CA, 8.30.21 Publications •Availability of Remote Testimony Does Not Control Venue Determination Case Updates, 9.19.22 •Author, Recent Developments Affecting Self Insurers and Risk Managers, (1999, 2000) Tort & Insurance Law Journal, Annual Survey of Tort and Insurance Law, ABA Section on Tort & Insurance Practice In the News •WSHB Founding Partner Named San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Law •Availability of Remote Testimony Does Not Control Venue Determination •Texas: New Act Changes the Commercial Vehicle Litigation Landscape •Los Angeles Jury Rejects $8.2 Million Demand in Living Mesothelioma Case Honors & Recognitions •Named a San Diego Business Journal Leader of Influence in Law (2024) •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •Named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine (2015) •Named a Southern California Super Lawyer (2006 - 2012)
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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.
Kevin D. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kevin D. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kevin D. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kevin D. Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Kevin D. Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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