Atty. Michael Steven Smith
Michael Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing medical negligence, personal injury. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1964, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Medical Negligence & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Michael Steven Smith at a Glance
Michael Steven Smith is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Michael Steven Smith & Associates. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1967) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1964). Active member of New York State Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York County Lawyers. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Steven Smith
- Michael Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing medical negligence, personal injury
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1964, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Michael practices at Michael Steven Smith & Associates in New York, NY
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Michael Steven Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Steven Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
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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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Michael Steven 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 Michael Steven Smith's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Steven Smith brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Michael Steven Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Steven 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 Michael Steven Smith Handles in New York
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