Colin Smith

Colin Smith

also known as W P Colin Smith Jr

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 56 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation, Personal Injury, Probate

10 Post Office Sq, 8th Floor South, Boston, MA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 75 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 56 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1969

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SmithMcNeill PC Attorneys at Law

10 Post Office Sq, 8th Floor South, Boston, MA, 02109-4603

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Colin Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

A strategic, thorough, and knowledgable attorney who puts his clients first.

My husband and I hired Mr. Smith after being involved in an auto accident that left us with long-term effects sustained from head injuries. We were impressed by his thorough, strategic, approach to our case, and particularly with his experience on TBI's (Traumatic Brain Injuries). We deeply appre...ciate Mr. Smith's professionalism and the personal consideration he showed to us. He has helped us make the best of bad situation. We strongly recommend him.

Posted by Fred | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Cool under pressure. And clever.

Attorney Smith represented me for several years in an unfriendly corporation breakup which included, among other things, the disposition of Intellectual Property. He proved to be a quick study. We were opposed by a well known Boston law firm, now defunct. Better them than us. He brings a wealth of ex...perience which lets him present you with a range of options, but he won't try to decide for you what you have to decide for yourself. Obviously, I was a happy client.

Posted by Robert P. | August 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Talented, Practical, very effective

For the last three decades I have been in a business that sometimes requires complicated and difficult litigation. It is simply the nature of this business. We have always prevailed both in local courts and Federal Court. A very significant victory happened for an elderly friend who was in a sever...e car crash. Mr. Smith negotiated a settlement that was beyond any expectations.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Lawyer; Excellent Result

I was sued for breach of contract by a shady character looking for a shakedown payment. Attorney Smith calmed me down, analyzed the documents and won the case on a summary judgment motion.

Posted by Michael | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Environmental and Natural Resources

Practical problem-solver

Colin Smith has provided excellent help for me in two very different matters. One time was when our home heating oil tank ruptured, spilling 200 gallons of oil onto our property. The delivery company apparently filled it improperly, but they removed the tank and destroyed it (without our permissi...on) before we could diagnose the problem. We had to pay $70,000 for the state-monitored clean-up. Unfortunately our home-owners insurance policy explicitly excluded coverage for this kind of accident. Our only recourse was the delivery company. It’s a mom-and-pop operation with minimal insurance. After a careful investigation, Mr. Smith advised us that although we had a strong case legally, collecting a judgment would be difficult and could take years. Instead he negotiated a settlement that covered much of our loss, and did so at far less expense to us. I turned to him again for help on another problem. For a number of years I received an avalanche of harassing phone calls and letters from a person I barely knew. Many mornings my office voice mail would be clogged with dozens of hostile messages. Several other people I knew were having the same problem. Rather than have me to go to court on my own, Mr. Smith discovered that a local institution was seeking a restraining order against this person for similar reasons. He had me join that suit, which gave my complaints more weight with the judge (and perhaps with the person, as well). Ever since the judge issued his order almost ten years ago, there hasn’t been one single call, email, or letter. I’m impressed with Mr. Smith’s sound judgment and keen understanding of the legal system. He was prepared to go to full trial in both cases, but he found ways to solve serious problems more quickly (and at much less cost). I recommend him very highly.

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Colin Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Sweeney

Litigation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Colin for almost 20 years. He is a fierce litigator who knows his way around a courtroom. He has a wealth of experience and professional contacts that enable him to assist his clients in any litigation. He is a proven winner."

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Francis Doran

Litigation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was introduced to Attorney Smith by my father, a practicing lawyer for over 50 years. After speaking with him in reference to an extremely complicated case, my thought was that he was playing chess while everyone else was playing checkers. His years as a law professor give him a distinct analytical advantage over virtually all other attorneys."

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John Gosselin

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Smith for over 20 years in many different contexts. He is professional, thorough, thoughtful and dogged in all that he undertakes. With Attorney Smith on your side you will have a truly experienced and talented advocate."

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Seena Pidani

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Smith is a litigator; in the truest sense of the word. Whatever you are thinking, trust that he is always ten steps ahead. I endorse this lawyer."

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Graeme Brown

Litigation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Colin is an outstanding litigator who drills down deep into the facts to find that crucial piece of evidence to "make" his case. We have worked together on several matters and his insights are second to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dakota Martin

Litigation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Smith is a seasoned attorney with decades of civil litigation experience. He is particularly adept at handling complex personal injury cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Smith McNeill PC Attorneys at Law

1998 - 2000

President, EGlobe, Inc.

1987 - 1988

Adjunct Professor, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

1972 - 2014

Professor, New England School of Law

1970 - 1972

Associate Attorney, Nutter McClennen & Fish

1969 - 1970

Clerk, District Of Columbia Court Of Appeals

Associations

2014 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Education

1969

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

Boston University

Cum Laude

Publications

2003

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Durand v. IDC Bellingham 440 Mass

Languages

English

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