Atty. Lara Newman Smith

Atty. Lara Newman Smith

Lara Newman Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, toxic tort defense, insurance coverage. Lara received a B.A. degree from Rider University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Haverford Haverford 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Lara Newman Smith at a glance

Lara Newman Smith is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Haverford, Pennsylvania. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999) and Pennsylvania (2000). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Rider University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Haverford, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lara Newman Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, toxic tort defense, insurance coverage
  • Lara received a B.A. degree from Rider University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Lara practices in Haverford, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Lara Newman Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lara Newman Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Lara Newman Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Lara Newman Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Haverford 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lara Newman Smith

Where is Lara Newman Smith's law office located?
Lara Newman Smith's law practice is located in Haverford, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lara Newman Smith handle?
Lara Newman Smith focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Lara Newman Smith practiced law?
Lara Newman Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Lara Newman Smith go to law school?
Lara Newman Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Lara Newman Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Rider University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2000

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