Named a "Rising Star" in NH Workers' Compensation by Super Lawyers in 2021.Named a "Rising Star" in NH Workers' Compensation law by Super Lawyers in 2021.
Attorney Smith is the Senior Associate Attorney at Ward Law Group, PLLC and concentrates his practice on the area of Workers’ Compensation law. He previously worked as an associate attorney at Paul English Law, a general practice law firm in Manchester, NH. After practicing both Family and Workers’ Compensation law, he now seeks to focus on advocating and representing injured employees.
Attorney Smith graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2009, receiving a dual bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies and English/Journalism. He then went on to law school at the University of New Hampshire School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2013. While in law school, Attorney Smith interned as a private investigator and Rule 36 Attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender, mediated small claims cases in the Concord District Court, and did a full-time legal residency at Normand Higham in Manchester.
Attorney Smith is a current member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and their Lawyer Referral Service along with previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Kreiva Academy. He regularly appears in Concord at the New Hampshire Department of Labor as well as before the Compensation Appeals Board for Workers’ Compensation hearings.
In 2021, Attorney Smith was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of New Hampshire’s Rising Stars in the legal field – an award given in recognition of professional achievement and is earned annually by less than 2.5 percent of qualified attorneys from each state. He is also recognized in the fields of Workers’ Compensation and has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney for four consecutive years .
Attorney Smith is a lifelong resident of New Hampshire and currently lives in the Manchester area. He is an avid New England sports fan and enjoys playing softball, disc golf, and spending time with his family.
Practice areas
9 years, 150 cases
Languages spoken
English
Ward Law Group PLLC
28 Webster Street
Manchester, NH, 03104
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 2013 | 03/30/2015 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2022 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2021 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Associate Attorney | Ward Law Group PLLC | 2019 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Patch, Fitzgerald & Ward, P.C. | 2016 - 2019 |
Managing Attorney | Law Offices of Dana K. Smith | 2016 - 2016 |
Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Paul C. English, PLLC | 2013 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Kreiva Academy Public Charter School | Board of Trustees | 2020 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New Hampshire Ink Link | Parenting Planned | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of New Hampshire School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of New Hampshire | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
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Katherine Schea, Family Attorney on Apr 13, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
Dana is a knowledgeable family attorney that works hard for his clients! He is a pleasure to work with.
John FitzGerald, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an excellent lawyer with a thorough knowledge of Landlord & Tenant matters. He has a practical and effective approach to his representation of clients.
Katherine Schea, Family Attorney on Apr 13, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
Dana is a knowledgeable family attorney that works hard for his clients! He is a pleasure to work with.
John FitzGerald, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an excellent lawyer with a thorough knowledge of Landlord & Tenant matters. He has a practical and effective approach to his representation of clients.
John Ward, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
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Dana is a hard working attorney who is well versed in landlord/tenant matters.
Patrick Arnold, Litigation Attorney on Feb 23, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Dana has broad experience in civil litigation matters in southern New Hampshire. Thoughtful, diligent, and responsive to client needs.
Brenner Webb, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Dana provides his clients with exceptional service, and I have learned first hand that he is particularly knowledgeable in real estate and landlord and tenant matters.
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