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Biography
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.
Named a "Rising Star" in NH Workers' Compensation law by Super Lawyers for the last five years.
Named a "Rising Star" in the field of New Hampshire Workers' Compensation law by Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
12 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 12 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Dana K. Smith Esq.'s Reviews
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Posted by Steven | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome lawyer!
Dana was very attentive to my matter and did an extraordinary job in representing me! Highly highly recommend Dana K Smith.
Posted by Katherine | July 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thankyou Ward Law group
I would and do recommend the Ward Law Group to anyone in need of an attorney especially Dana Smith. Dana and his assistant Michelle always answered my calls and questions, and was their for me when I needed their help, it meant a lot to me that I was never left in the dark and didn't feel like I was ...
Posted by Paul | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dana is the best
I contacted two different attorneys before contacting Dana at Ward law group, after waiting months and months for a response, they told me I did not have a case. Dana took the case immediately and with his and everyone at Ward law groups hard work, I won my case! I would highly recommend Ward law gro...
Posted by J. | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced, professional and dedicated counsel
Dana was quick to respond to my initial request for consultation and in each and every follow-up communication. What was a difficult period in my life was made easier by his expert counsel and ability to mitigate all issues that arose. Highly recommended.
Posted by Art | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extremely Competent and Fierce
I hired Ward Law to help me with a workers comp appeal. Dana was assigned to my case and started immediately gathering all the facts of my case. He won my appeal against an insurance giant. I am so appreciative of Dana and the Ward Law Group! I would recommend their services to anyone in need.
Dana K. Smith Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Dana is a knowledgeable family attorney that works hard for his clients! He is a pleasure to work with."
"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."
"Dana is a hard working attorney who is well versed in landlord/tenant matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dana has broad experience in civil litigation matters in southern New Hampshire. Thoughtful, diligent, and responsive to client needs."
"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."
Katherine Schea
Family lawyer
Matthew Passalacqua
Family lawyer
John FitzGerald
Workers compensation lawyer
Patrick Arnold
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Workers Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Workers Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Ward Law Group PLLC
2016 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Patch, Fitzgerald & Ward, P.C.
2016 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Dana K. Smith
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Paul C. English, PLLC
Associations
2025 - Present
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law SectionVice Chair
2022 - Present
USA500 New Hampshire ClubYoung Professional Seat
2013 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New Hampshire Bar Association, Lawyer Referral ServiceMember
2024 - 2025
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law SectionClerk
2022 - 2024
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' CompensationChairman
2020 - 2022
Kreiva Academy Public Charter SchoolBoard of Trustees
Sample of Legal Cases
Robinson v. 1 Bouchard Street Realty, LLC
Case was reversed and remanded to Superior Court
Education
2013
University of New Hampshire School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of New Hampshire
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Workers' Compensation 101 CLE
Calculating Out of Work and Other Benefits
2025
Workers' Compensation 101 CLE
Preparing Cases for Hearings
Publications
2022
New Hampshire Bar News
Workers' Compensation Practice Can Be More Like "Good Will Hunting" than "A Few Good Men"
2016
New Hampshire Ink Link
Parenting Planned
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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29 Oct 2024
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