Atty. Robert B. Smith
Robert B. Smith is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, litigation, mechanical and 5 other areas of law.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Smith at a Glance
Robert B. Smith is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Abelman Frayne & Schwab. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on patent, personal injury, ip, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals (1979). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1976) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S. M.E., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York Intellectual Property Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Smith
- Robert B. Smith is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, litigation, mechanical and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Abelman Frayne & Schwab in New York, NY
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Robert B. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Patent Law in New York
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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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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert B. Smith is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert B. 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 Robert B. Smith's practice in the field of patent, personal injury, ip, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Robert B. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, personal injury, and ip, Robert B. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert B. 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 Robert B. Smith Handles in New York
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