Eric Peter Smith

Eric Peter Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Birth Injury, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

59 Elm Street, New Haven, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Faxon Law Group

59 Elm Street, New Haven, CT, 06510

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Eric Peter Smith's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2009 | Litigation

Former client and fellow lawyer in the community.

Eric provided my family and I with an invaluable service and demonstrated compassion during our time of loss. His knowledge and understanding of the difficult issues exhibited his value as a lawyer. He also demonstrated effective communication skills as an advocate throughout the litigation. I wou...ld most certainly recommend Eric to other potential clients.

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Eric Peter Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie McPadden

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is gracious, generous with his time, communicates effectively and possesses an extraordinary command of the intricacies of the law. He is a strong, successful advocate and I would highly recommend him to any lawyer or client looking for solid representation."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tanya Bachand

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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W Pierson

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Eric to be a superb trial lawyer. He is a knowledgeable, prepared and highly effective advocate for his clients. Eric is also a well-respected and meaningful contributor to the Connecticut legal community. I recommend him highly."

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W Pierson

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyers 2015, Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2015, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyers 2014, Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2014, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyers 2013, Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyers 2012, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers 2011, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Super Lawyers 2010, Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1995 - 2009

Partner, Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Executive Board

1996 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA)

Medical Malpractice Committee

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

member

1995 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v. Darien Health Care Center

Plaintiff's Verdict: $1.45 million

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Education

1995

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

Wrongful Death - Jury Perspectives

2014

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation

Anatomy of a Superior Court Case

2013

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

Wrongful Death - Jury Perspectives

2013

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation

Anatomy of a Superior Court Case

2012

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

Wrongful Death - Jury Perspectives

2012

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation

Anatomy of a Superior Court Case

2011

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

Wrongful Death - Jury Perspectives

2011

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation

Anatomy of a Superior Court Case

2011

LIEN ISSUES

Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA and other lien issues

2010

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

Wrongful Death - Jury Perspectives

2010

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation

Anatomy of a Superior Court Case

2010

LIEN ISSUES

Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA and other lien issues

2009

Wrongful Death Litigation Seminar

wrongful death - jury perspectives

2009

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2008

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2007

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2006

Subpoena Issues

legal issues involving subpoenas

2006

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2005

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2004

Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II

civil litigation rules and procedures

2004

Advanced Techniques for Expert Depositions

advanced expert depositions

2003

Premises Liability Litigation

premises liability law and litigation

2003

Medical Malpractice in Connecticut

medical malpractice litigation

2000

Advanced Issues in Connecticut Medical Malpractice

medical malpractice litigation

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