SMITH ABBOT, L.L.P. is an established AV-rated firm which represents clients in complex federal and state litigation, including general civil and commercial litigation, product liability, mass/toxic torts, medical malpractice, environmental litigation, natural resource defense, insurance defense, insurance coverage litigation, and health care. We offer the resources necessary to provide the highest quality representation, yet our size also insures the responsiveness and flexibility needed to meet the particular concerns of each client. The scope of our combined experience is a substantial asset in the vigorous representation of our clients. This advantage is reflected in our litigation track record. Together with our exceptionally qualified medical, environmental and industrial hygienist consultants, and paralegal staff, we form a team dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible legal services in an effective and cost-efficient manner.

SMITH ABBOT has built a national reputation in complex mass tort and product liability lawsuits, with extensive trial experience in federal and state courts across the country. This reputation is based on extensive experience and expertise on multiple levels: we act as national coordinating counsel and national trial counsel; we also serve as local counsel with offices in New York and New Jersey; and we have attorneys admitted in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and in the federal courts.

We at SMITH ABBOT offer our clients counsel in the following areas:

• complex multiparty litigation
• general civil and commercial litigation
• product liability
• mass/toxic torts
• medical malpractice
• health care
• toxic mold litigation
• methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) litigation
• environmental liability
• national resource damage litigation
• insurance coverage litigation

SMITH ABBOT lawyers have deposed and cross-examined experts in many different disciplines and areas of expertise (e.g., pathology, epidemiology, oncology, pulmonology, industrial hygiene, environmental consultants, etc.) and have defended and put into evidence the testimony of experts in an extensive number of cases. Our lawyers have conducted and defended countless depositions and litigated novel legal and factual issues which have arisen in asbestos and other product liability cases.

SMITH ABBOT has, in addition to asbestos, litigated a variety of other product liability cases in numerous areas, including pharmaceuticals, toxic substances, mold, MTBE, construction and agricultural equipment, aviation, recreational and automotive matters.  We have also consulted with clients regarding the avoidance of litigation, including issues surrounding the adequacy of warnings and product safety.  As a result of our representation of clients in product liability litigation, we have developed relationships with many nationally recognized experts in the medical, scientific, environmental, engineering and technical community.

At SMITH ABBOT, we aggressively promote the interests of our clients at every stage of the litigation process, from inception and discovery through settlement or trial. We emphasize prompt communication with the client throughout this process.

At SMITH ABBOT, we know that clients are interested in the cost-benefit analysis of a fair settlement to that of a lengthy trial. We also know that the best approach to an adversary is to demonstrate that we will fully prepare to proceed to trial.

SMITH ABBOT has an unsurpassed team of registered nurses, legal assistants, environmental consultants, industrial hygienists and toxicologists, which gives our clients an edge over their adversaries. Our staff also includes individuals with expertise in document management, research and preservation. This unique staffing provides outstanding litigation support at good value.

At SMITH ABBOT, we are proud of our casual, collegial working environment, which facilitates the free flow of ideas and information. We are very pleased that our size and our firm philosophy eliminate bureaucratic barriers to communication and teamwork. At the same time, the level of responsibility assumed by each of our team members assures responsiveness and accountability to our clients.

SMITH ABBOT endeavors to work in partnership with its clients and to provide clear, practical advice. We value our attorney-client relationships and work to earn your trust on a daily basis.