Atty. Lawrence R. "Larry" Smith
“While it's not difficult to find an attorney, finding the “right” attorney with the right experience and track record isn't always easy. During my career, I have tried 140 jury trials to verdict and 40 bench trials to judgment.
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Lawrence R. "Larry" Smith is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Brinker & Doyen LLP. Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “While it's not difficult to find an attorney, finding the “right” attorney with the right experience and track record isn't always easy
- During my career, I have tried 140 jury trials to verdict and 40 bench trials to judgment
- My cases have been consistently recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly in their listing of Top Defendant's Verdicts in the state
- I've been selected by my peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America, and Best Lawyers has awarded me with the 2015 and 2019 St. Louis Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year.” I’m honored to be recognized, but I’m most proud of the successes I’ve achieved for my clients and the relationships I’ve built while serving them.” Education • St. Louis University (B.S., 1981; J.D., cum laude, 1984) Memberships • American Board of Trial Attorneys-Advocate • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis • Missouri Bar • Illinois Bar • Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Practice Areas • Insurance Defense • Legal Malpractice and Professional Liability • Medical Malpractice Defense • Motor Transport • Products Liability Recognitions • Best Lawyers 2015 and 2019 St. Louis Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” • Best Lawyers in America 2013 - present • Recipient, Missouri Lawyers Weekly Top Defendants’ Verdicts, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2013 • Named Missouri Super Lawyers 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017-present
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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.
Lawrence R. "Larry" Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Lawrence R. "Larry" Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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