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Nathaniel Bryon Smith
also known as Nat
About Nathaniel
Biography
My goal is to live up to being the best attorney whom you could have chosen to represent you in your personal injury claim or on a claim for the death of a loved one. I don't operate a mill processing personal injury claims in an assembly line fashion like some well known firms. Every person that I sign on to represent gets my full attention and energy. Being a good listener, communicator, support and advocate for my clients and achieving a best outcome are my ultimate goals in every claim.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith
414 N. Logan Boulevard, Altoona, PA, 16602
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Posted by Cynthia | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Service and Professionalism
Nat Smith was absolutely the most communicative lawyer I have ever encountered, we were always able to reach him one way or another. His professionalism, humanity and understanding was beyond what I could ever hope for. I couldn't ask for a better firm and lawyer, simply the Best !!!!! Impressive ski...
Nathaniel Bryon Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nat is a compassionate and principled attorney who always puts his client's interests first. He is dedicated to serving his community and the legal community as a whole. I have worked with Nat in many different settings and always found him to be a highly competent professional."
"Nathaniel Smith has shown his commitment to personal injury victims through his work with the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is an accomplished personal injury lawyer. He works hard for his clients and he is dedicated to preserving the right to a jury trial for accident victims."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nat since law school. He has always been zealous in representing his clients. He brings a common sense, common man approach to his legal work. He also understands the value of family and commitment to the community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Dad/Fun Dad/Wise Dad/Kind Dad/Strong Dad/Fair Dad/Tough Dad, Children
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith
2008 - Present
Pro Bono Mediator, Court Of Common Pleas, Blair County
2006 - 2011
Member, Stoehr & Smith
1992 - 2006
Attorney, Edgar Snyder & Associates
1989 - 1992
Defense Attorney, Sherry & Campbell
1981 - 1989
Attorney, Brennan Robins & Daley, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2014 - Present
National Association of Disability RepresentativesMember
2011 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
1995 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Blair County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
1981 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1981 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Civil Litigation SectionMember
2000 - 2005
Blair County Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Horrific read end, double fatality involving commercial defendant.
Resolved for >$2M
Bicycle fatality--pure inattentiveness or callousness, although no criminal charges pressed by D.A.
Settlement at mediation for $1 million dollars
Education
1981
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
Hollidaysburg Area High School
Academic
Speaking Engagements
2011
Physician Assistant Program
Negotiating employment contracts for Physician Assistants
2010
Informational seminar
Understanding Auto Insurance Coverage
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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In PA can i put a claim in against my own insurance? For pain and suffering If I was at I fault
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What is the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit?
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