Lawyer James W. Smith, graduated from Fordham University, Class of 1979, B.A., magna cum laude Fordham University, Class of 1982, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1988, LL.M., is now employed by Wolff, Goodrich & Goldman at Hills Building, 217 Montgomery St. Syracuse, NY 13202-1937.James W. Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James W. Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether James W. Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James W. Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James W. Smith's office is located at Syracuse, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James W. Smith has been admitted in 1983, New York; 1983, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1984, New Jersey; 1984, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1993, Pennsylvania; 1994, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Communications & Media, Toxic Torts, Medical Malpractice, Trial Practice.

James W. Smith's college and law school education includes Fordham University, Class of 1979, B.A., magna cum laude, Fordham University, Class of 1982, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1988, LL.M.. Other biographical background includes Business Editor, Fordham Urban Law Journal, 1981-1982. Contributing Editor, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy. Editor-in-Chief, New York Negligence Reporter (Matthew Bender), 1994-1997. Contributing Editor, Journal of Urological Nursing, 1984. Author: "Hospital Liability," New York Law Journal Seminars Press, 1985—; "ERISA Preemption: No Longer a 'Sure Thing' for HMOs," Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, March 1997; "Certain State Laws Held Not Pre-empted by Medical Device Amendments (MDA)," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, Nov. 1996; "The Second Department Limits Damages for AIDS Phobia to Six Months," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, Dec. 1996; "U.S. Supreme Court Looks at Compensatory Damages," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, Oct. 1996; "The Supreme Court and Punitive Damages," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, Sept. 1996; "Court of Appeals Upholds Distinction Between Strict Products Liability and Breach of Implied Warranty in a Design Defect Case," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, July 1996; "Class Actions in Mass Tort Litigation: Balancing Basic Fairness and Judicial Economy," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, Sept. 1995; "Liability Concerns Arising out of Care for Psychiatric Patients," New York Practice Guide: Negligence, Matthew Bender, June 1995; "Fear-of-Disease Claims: Are They Compensable," Medical Malpractice Law . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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