Dana K. Smith Esq.

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Dana K. Smith Esq.

5.0
19 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Manchester, NH
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

28 Webster Street, Manchester, NH

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Dana

Biography

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

1

Practice Area

Workers Compensation 100%

13 years | 500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 12 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ward Law Group PLLC

28 Webster Street, Manchester, NH, 03104

wardlawnh.com

Online Presence

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Dana K. Smith Esq.'s Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Highly Recommend!!

Dana helped me greatly during my workers' compensation situation. He was very helpful in answering questions over email and the phone, was very kind and responsive, and had a great attitude that helped me make light of a tough situation. I felt he was very professional and well spoken when in front o...f a crowd, with a calm, authoritative demeanor. I won my case and am thankful for the help I received every day!

Posted by Art | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

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.

Posted by Anthony | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Excellent

I got hurt at work. Nobody else wanted to touch it. Dana did and won the case. Kept me informed throughout. And still fighting for me. A great help with a not so great experience. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

Legal advice

Dana assisted me with filling out paperwork for my divorce. There was so much paperwork to go through and he made sure I filled it out correctly and recommended a few changes. Dana is very knowledgeable with family law and made It as smooth and simple as it could be.

Posted by Andrew | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Excellent service in helping my business.

Dana Smith recently helped me set up my LLC. He made the entire process smooth and simple and made sure I understood everything we were reviewing. He was attentive to my needs and was extremely knowledgable about all the important steps I needed to take. It was a pleasure working with him and would h...ighly recommend him to anyone! Thanks again.

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Dana K. Smith Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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John FitzGerald

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 24

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."

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John Ward

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Dana is a hard working attorney who is well versed in landlord/tenant matters."

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Patrick Arnold

Litigation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana has broad experience in civil litigation matters in southern New Hampshire. Thoughtful, diligent, and responsive to client needs."

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Brenner Webb

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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John FitzGerald

Workers compensation lawyer

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Patrick Arnold

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers

2025

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Workers Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Workers Compensation Trial Lawyers - Top 25, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

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 Section

Vice Chair

2022 - Present

USA500 New Hampshire Club

Young Professional Seat

2013 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service

Member

2024 - 2025

New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Section

Clerk

2022 - 2024

New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation

Chairman

2020 - 2022

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

Robinson v. 1 Bouchard Street Realty, LLC

Case was reversed and remanded to Superior Court

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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

Languages

English

Activity

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