Steven R. Smith

At the helm of the Law Office of Steven R. Smith in Garden City, New York, Steven R. Smith brings a wealth of experience to those seeking fair compensation for serious injuries caused by others' negligence. His practice covers a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, slips, trips and falls, and medical malpractice. He personally handles each case, ensuring meticulous attention, whether negotiating settlements or representing clients in court.

With over three decades in the personal injury arena, Mr. Smith understands that clients often favor settlements over lengthy court battles. Before founding his own firm in 2000, he honed his skills at some of New York's leading personal injury and medical malpractice firms. As a committed and thoughtful attorney, he crafts strategies to effectively negotiate claims with insurance companies, yet he is fully prepared to advocate in court when necessary.

Hailing from Queens, New York, Mr. Smith has lived in various counties across the region, including Queens, Kings, Nassau and Suffolk. He earned his undergraduate and master's degrees in psychology from Long Island University – Post, followed by a law degree from St. John's University School of Law. Passionate about giving back, he has served as a mock trial judge and hired interns to impart practical legal knowledge. Admitted to practice law in New York in 1988, he also holds licenses in New Jersey and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Recognized by the legal community, Mr. Smith holds a BV Distinguished* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and an "Excellent" rating from Avvo. He's also listed among America's Most Honored Lawyers by The American Registry. Staying engaged with his professional community, he is a member of several esteemed associations such as the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association.

Mr. Smith began his career in insurance personal injury defense with a top-tier defense firm in New York and later joined a premier personal injury medical malpractice firm. Over 20 years ago, he ventured out to establish his own personal injury practice, where he continues to champion his clients' rights with dedication and skill.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.