Atty. Wendy H. Smith
Wendy has practiced in the area of construction defect/architects and engineers litigation for more than 30 years, representing general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals. She is an experienced litigator who has tried matters in state and federal courts and has handled innumerable mediation and arbitration proceedings.
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Wendy H. Smith is a Senior Counsel based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981), U.S District Court of New Jersey (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts (J.D., 1981) and Smith College (A.B. Economics, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships • American Bar Association • Bergen County Bar Association • Essex County Bar Association • New Jersey Bar Association • New Jersey Defense Association. Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Wendy has practiced in the area of construction defect/architects and engineers litigation for more than 30 years, representing general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals
- She is an experienced litigator who has tried matters in state and federal courts and has handled innumerable mediation and arbitration proceedings
- Wendy has also handled numerous multi-party construction defect/architects and engineers and complex product liability actions, including class actions
- In 1978 Wendy graduated from Smith College with an A.B. in economics and received her juris doctor from Boston University School of Law in 1981
- She served as law secretary to the Honorable Charles R. DiGisi, J.S.C., during the 1981-1982 court term
- Wendy was admitted to New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1981 and was admitted to the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court in 1985
- She is a member of the Bergen County, Essex County, New Jersey and American Bar Associations
- Honors & awards AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell The Martindale Hubbell rated attorney list is issued by Internet Brands, Inc. A description of the selection methodology can be found here
- No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
- New Jersey Super Lawyer 2006-2009, 2018
- Top 50 Female Lawyers, 2006-2007 The Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters
- A description of the selection methodology can be found here
- No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
- New Jersey Top Rated Lawyer 2012-2013 New Jerseys Women Leaders in the Law 2013 Year joined 2000 Thought Leadership Marshall Dennehey Announces 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers & Rising Stars March 19, 2018 Eleven attorneys from the New Jersey offices of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin have been selected to the 2018 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine
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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.
Wendy H. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Wendy H. Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →
Wendy H. Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Wendy H. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Wendy H. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roseland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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