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Michael Owen Smith

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  • Boston, MA
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Michael

Attorney Smith is a successful personal injury attorney who has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his client over the course of his legal career.  He obtained his Bachelors Degree from Boston University School of Management in 1992.  He then obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Suffolk University School of Law in 1999.  Attorney Smith has been practicing law for over 15 years and has over 25 years of experience in the Legal Field.  He was an insurance claims manager prior to becoming an attorney.  He has worked in a General Practice as well as a large Boston Plaintiff Lawfirm as an associate before starting his own law firm.

Attorney Smith and his team specialize in representing individuals who are involved in personal injury matters.  We offer free consultations.  There is no fee to you as the client unless we are successful in obtaining a recovery on your behalf.  In addition to consultations at our office, we are willing to meet with you for a free consultation at your residence of a location convenient to you. 

 When not practicing Law, Attorney Smith enjoys coaching youth sports and spending time with his family.

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Languages spoken

Portuguese, Spanish, Khmer, French

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15 Broad Street, Suite 800
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Law Offices of Michael O. Smith

15 Broad Street, Suite 800
Boston, MA, 02109

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MAActive199912/02/2020
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers100
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2017
    Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
    Top personal injury lawyer in BostonExpertise.com2016
    10 BestAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2016
    A+ ratingBetter Business Bureau2016
    Top Contributor LevelAVVO2013
    Client's Choice AwardAVVO2013
    Excellent Rating BadgeAVVO2013
    Honorable Mention - Legal WritingSuffolk University Law School1998
    Cum Laude - Marketing Degree MajorBoston University1992
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney / FounderLaw Offices of Michael O. Smith2013 - Present
    AttorneyLaw Offices Of Jeffrey S. Glassman, LLC2011 - 2013
    AttorneyMarcotte Law Firm2001 - 2011
    AttorneyMurphy & Beane1999 - 2001
    Claims ManagerMurphy & Beane1993 - 1999
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember2017 - Present
    American Association for JusticeMember2016 - Present
    American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember2016 - Present
    American Institute of Legal CounselMember2016 - Present
    Better Business Bureauaccreditation2016 - Present
    American Bar AssociationAttorney Member1999 - Present
    Massachusetts Bar AssociationAttorney Member1999 - Present
    Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysAttorney Member1999 - Present
    Injured Workers' AdvocatesAttorney1999 - Present
    Glassman LawDirector of WC Department2011 - 2013
    Marcotte LawManager / Associate of SSDI Dept2001 - 2010
    Self Insured Employers AssociationManager1993 - 2000
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Boston WC law blogtop 10 must Do's after a work injury2015
    Massachusetts Lawyers WeeklySullivan Vs. AIG2014
    Boston Workers Compensation BlogBlog page2014
    MA WC Hearing DecisionsO'Dette v Zurich2012
    MA WC DecisionsLeite v. WC Trust Fund2011
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Suffolk University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1999
    Boston UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1992
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Claims MeetingSuccessful engagement of new clients2011
    Review of ClaimsWorkers Compensation Defense1999
    BostonHow to handle WC claims for self insured employersN/A
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Withheld v Travelers Ins.Settled $255,000.00
    Withheld v Commerce$125,000.00 Settled
    Withheld v Rock Climbing Gym$120,000.00 after mediation
    withheld v Transguard Insurance$120,000.00 Settled
    Withheld v Liberty MutualSettled $100,000.00
    withheld v GeicoSettled for $100,000.00
    Withheld v Audi Dealership$105,000.00 Settled
    Withheld v Marriot Shuttle bus$100,000 Settled
    Withheld v Zurich$121,000.00 settlement after Hearing
    Minor v Liberty Mutual$100,000.00 Structured Settlement
    Withheld v LAZ ParkingSettled for $215,000
    workers comp. / MVA caseover 1,000,000.00 total recovery
    Motor vehicle accident caseMediated and settled for $250,000.00
    Workers compensation caseSettled for $250,000.00

    Reviews

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    Christopher

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    Very professional. Always available when I call his office. He keeps me up to date if anything is coming up. I would definitely hire him again if needed.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Thank You Mike

    Posted by

    Mike Skills as a Lawyer are truly Special. What puts him above the rest is the Person Mike is. He truly cares & that comes through. Thank You Mike for Helping Me during this difficult time in my life.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Superior case work

    Posted by

    Hired Mr. Smith to fight my worker comp denial. He worked tirelessly to prepare a valid case and used a lot of Medical evidence to prove my case valid. Although working with the VA and hitting many dead ends along the way, I was able to get him Drs names and contact info as well as copies of all procedures and appts help him put together a very convincing case with the Industrial Accidents Department.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Good lawyer

    Posted by

    I am very happy with Micheal smith law office. They have work on 2 of my case and refer both my parents. I highly recommend this law office if anyone want the best lawyer!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    satisfied customer

    Posted by

    I was very satisfied with the work Michael Smith did on my personal injury case, his patient explanations of the process, timely responses to my queries, and overall trustworthiness and professionalism and abilities.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    If You Are Injured At Work You Need To Hire Michael Smith Now!

    Posted by

    Michael Smith is a fantastic attorney. I hired Michael to represent me in a Workers Compensation case. I was injured and overwhelmed with all of the paperwork, emails and phone calls that I was receiving from the insurance company and my employer. Michael explained all of the complex Workers Comp laws and rules in language that was easy to understand. He quickly responded to all of my emails and phone calls, and he made sure that I received the payments and medical care that I was entitled to receive. If you are injured in a Workers Comp case, you need to hire a lawyer immediately. I waited a few months and it was a big mistake on my part. You need an experienced attorney who will fight for the benefits that you deserve, and that lawyer is Michael Smith!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Michael O Smith is absolutely the best!

    Posted by

    Having Michael Smith represent me in my workers comp case was the best decision!! Michael and his staff were super nice and very professional!! I was very pleased with the resolution of my case!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Professional and effective

    Posted by

    Michael Smith and Daniel Faneuf were excellent attorneys. They were extremely professional--always responded quickly to emails and phone calls, always treated me respectfully, were extremely thorough in their treatment of my case, and ultimately settled my case for a very good amount. My experience with them was only positive, if I ever needed an attorney in their field again I would certainly use them again, and I would recommend them to others.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    EXCELLENT Attorney

    Posted by

    Attorney Michael O. Smith provided excellent support and advice through my small injury claim and personal injury claim after my car accident. Michael's ability to listen to all the details and then apply his knowledge to each situation was very beneficial to a positive outcome for each case. I would highly recommend Michael O. Smith to anyone that is looking for a caring, hardworking and knowledgeable attorney.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    awesome attorney

    Posted by

    Michael is very reliable,thorough and compassionate!! He worked very hard for me through my horrible car accident. I wud recommend him again for future issues!! Hes very professional n he gets the job done!!! I had my accident in Nov 2014 and received my settlement in May 2015!!! You will never go wrong with attorney michael smith!!
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    Kristin Tucker, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Brian Harris, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 29, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Michael is competent, hard working and really cares about both his clients and the results he achieves for them. I endorse him as an attorney who specializes in workers compensation law.

    Michael Harris, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 28, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ricardo Telemaque, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Alexander Kraff

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ali Ebrahimzadeh

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Scott Engstrom

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is a great attorney based upon my review of his profile.

    Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse Mr. Smith. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.

    James Newell, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Michael. He is well respected among fellow lawyers.

    Jonathan Lacour, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.

    Timothy Brown

    This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend him, without any reservation.

    Laura Hoskins, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer. Mike has outstanding client reviews and wants to help.

    Robert Cohen, Social security Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft.

    Mark Murad

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ryan Fishman, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Judd Nemiro

    I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer.

    Monte Robbins

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ian Pancer, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    Mr. Smith is an excellent, highly qualified and uniquely skilled attorney. He has my endorsement.

    Douglas Borthwick, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 25, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Michael is dedicated to his clients and has a great record of success.

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