David Steven Smith

David Steven Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arkville, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

P.O. Box 234, 43400 State Highway 28, Arkville, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

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No misconduct found

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Law Office of David S. Smith

P.O. Box 234, 43400 State Highway 28, Arkville, NY, 12406

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Posted by Nik | April 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Litigation

David Smith compares to most lawyers (that I have hired through my business career), like a Navy Seal compares to a foot soldier. Both are in the same field, but David is many cuts above the crop in his profession. David Smith invested his brilliant and tenacious mental faculties and acclimated t...he history and facts of my circumstances, essentially owning and living my entire case every step of the way, dedicating himself to it like a sacred mission. David Smith can be trusted to sow and reap the best results possible if he decides to take on your case. David Smith’s mission to win is paramount. He strategized every step of my case far in advance, and re-strategized again and again as the case evolved. No part of my case was handled at the last minute. David handled my case like a Navy Seal operation, where an entire replica of the site may be built much in advance of the actual mission as a tool to practice and contemplate the variables that follow during the actual mission or parts thereof. David Smith is a consummate professional and deserves the accolade of being considered a lawyer’s lawyer. He brought me great results and I am thankful for his representation.

Posted by Herbert | February 14, 2014

Excellent Counsel

It is my pleasure to unreservedly recommend Mr. Smith to anyone who requires top drawer representation. I have had the good fortune to retain Mr. Smith on a number of occasions. Not only has he performed in an exemplary fashion, he has prevailed in several matters where I didn’t think anyone could. ... His work always demonstrates his mastery of the law and the case-specific material. He is also personable and puts even the most volatile clients at ease. If you are facing a difficult situation or you merely want the comfort of being represented by the best, Mr. Smith is your man.

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Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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