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Derek T. Smith
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Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Attorneys in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Miami & New Jersey. Derek Smith is proud to have obtained many multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of people like you, who have been sexually harassed or discriminated against. Derek Smith has 27 years of experience. Derek Smith has obtained a settlement in excess of $15 million on behalf of a client. He has also obtained the largest sustained emotional distress verdict in the United States for a discrimination case. He believes in becoming emotionally invested in every one of his clients, and it shows in his results. He and his firm have obtained over $200 million dollars on behalf of his clients. We love helping victims of sexual harassment and discrimination as well as punishing the harassers. We are very passionate in what we do. We don't just handle this area of law for a paycheck. We take great pride in striving to make the world a safer and better place with less sexual harassment and less discrimination. We are a team of 28 attorneys ready to work for you.
Over $200 Million Recovered. Secured a settlement in excess of $15,000,000 on behalf of a client. No Fee Unless We Recover. We love helping victims of sexual harassment & discrimination and punishing harassers. WE ARE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE IN WHAT WE DO. NYC, PHILLY, CALIFORNIA, MIAMI, & NJ Offices
Over $200 Million Recovered. Secured a settlement in excess of $15,000,000 on behalf of a client. No Fee Unless We Recover. We love helping victims of sexual harassment & discrimination and punishing harassers. WE ARE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE IN WHAT WE DO. NYC, PHILLY, CALIFORNIA, MIAMI, & NJ Offices
Over $200 Million Recovered. Secured a settlement in excess of $15,000,000 on behalf of a client. No Fee Unless We Recover. We love helping victims of sexual harassment & discrimination and punishing harassers. WE ARE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE IN WHAT WE DO. NYC, PHILLY, CALIFORNIA, MIAMI, & NJ Offices
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Discrimination
50%
31 years
Sexual Harassment
50%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 5 years
State: California
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 6 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Derek Smith Law Firm, PLLC
(877) 457-5496
Mobile
(212) 587-4169
Fax
New York City Office, The Nelson Tower, 450 7th Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY, 10123
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(215) 893-5288
Fax
Philadelphia Office, 1835 Market Street, Suite 2905, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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(212) 587-4169
Fax
New Jersey Office, 73 Forest Lake Drive, Hewitt, NJ, 07421
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Miami Office, 701 Brickell Ave. Suite 1310, Miami, FL, 33131
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US Bank Tower, 633 W 5th St Suite 3250,, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Derek T. Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Hire Danilo Bandovic
I must have contacted over 60 attorneys from around the state in my quest for representation on my employment termination case. Of those 60, I communicated with about 40 of them. Out of those 40, only one of them would accept my case. (Most of them felt there was no legal case here.) After consulting...
Posted by Rachel | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Olivia is amazing
Olivia Uzan is absolutely amazing! She goes above and beyond on explaining legal to her clients while also being kind and sympathetic to what you have been through. I would not hire anyone else but Olivia for a sexual harassment case. After three years I created a bond with her and truly miss her no...
Posted by Colleen | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Tim Prol was fantastic
Tim Prol of Derek Smith law group is very efficient attentive and sympathetic to my case. Tim took the time to answer my questions thoroughly as well as explain to me the process of what to expect throughout the case. Tim was always available for a phone call and took the time to understand all the i...
Posted by Pablo | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Excellence and Professionalism
Brett Kaplan and Caroline Miller are the best. I came from another law firm because my lawyer wasn't giving me the service I deserved. Mr. Kaplan told my story to the EEOC in a way that described my experience as it happened to me. We worked together as a team and he told a compelling narrative th...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Caring Professionals
Patrick in the Philadelphia office took the time to meet with me and discuss my case in detail. He was patient and understanding and even kept my young song entertained throughout our meeting. I could tell Patrick and the other lawyers at the Derek Smith Law Group truly care about each of their clien...
Derek T. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
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"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly recommended Employment Law attorney. Hard-working advocate for his clients!"
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"I endorse Derek. Excellent lawyer."
"I am proud to endorse Derek Smith. I have known Derek professionally for 15 years and have even had the privilege of collaborating with Derek on dozens of cases. Derek is an incredible attorney and I fully endorse attorney Derek Smith."
"I have no hesitation in giving Derek Smith a stong endorsement. I have known Derek for over 25 years and have referred numerous employment matters to him. He is an exceptional attorney and a tireless advocate for his clients."
"I have known Derek Smith for over seven years. During that time, I have been his law clerk, and associate. I know him as a fearless advocate who concerns himself primarily with obtaining great results for his clients."
Lawren Nelson
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2012
Top Verdicts of 2012, Verdict Search
2011
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Moot Court Competition, Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition
N/A
Intramural Moot Court Competition, Judge in the Charles W. Froessel Intramural Moot Court Competition.
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
Associations
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Rosas v. Balter Sales
$2,200,000 verdict
Miranova v. DaMarino's
$2,500,000
Serdans v. New York Presbyterian Hospital
$4,000,000 verdict
Salemi v. Globokar
$1,600,000 verdict
Anonymous
Secured a Settlement in excess of $15,000,000 on Behalf of a Client
Education
1994
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Robert F. Wagner National Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition
Labor and Employment Law
2006
Charles W. Froessel Intramural Moot Court Competition
Moot Court Judge
Publications
2015
New York Employment Law Blog
NY Discrimination Lawyer Derek Smith Wins $4M Jury Verdict Against New York Presbyterian Hospital
2012
New York Law Journal
Top Employment Law Verdict in New York
2000
New York Law Journal
Reported Case - Graham v. Neutrogena
Languages
English
French
Hindi
Spanish
Activity
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