Dennis R. Smith, Esq.
Honest. Reliable. Competent.
Helping victims of construction accidents, personal injuries, premises liability accidents, and many other accident types across Long Island and New York City. Founding attorney Dennis R. Smith, Esq. is success-driven and provides honest, reliable legal services to injury survivors in need. Accountability is key, and it's our goal to ensure that those who hurt you are brought to justice.
He pursued a career in personal injury law as it presented an opportunity to assist individuals during their darkest hours, guiding them through some of their most challenging times. He uncovers liability where other attorneys cannot. Many of his clients' cases have been turned down or rejected by other lawyers due to their reluctance to take on challenging cases. He takes pride in thorough research and investigation to discover what other lawyers often miss.
Numerous clients approached him with complaints of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms that were often overlooked or disbelieved by others. Recognizing the complex nature of these cases and the challenges his clients faced in being understood and taken seriously, he committed himself to deepen his expertise in this area. In response, he pursued a certification from the Brain Injury Association of America and is now recognized as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist, equipped with specialized knowledge and skills to more effectively advocate for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries, ensuring their symptoms and struggles are acknowledged and addressed in the legal process.
My Philosophy
Be accountable, and take responsibility for your actions.
When a company or insurance company does something wrong, it is up to you to hold them accountable.
There are two aspects to every case: compensation and community.
The purpose of compensation is to restore the plaintiff to their condition before the injuries. Since we cannot travel back in time, we have to use money to try and make them whole again.
The community relates to how a case makes the community safer because wrongdoers are held accountable.
Therefore, each case is an opportunity to prevent this from happening to our community, our families, and ourselves.
Practice Areas
- Construction Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Premises Liability
- Brain Injuries
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2011
- State University of New York At Buffalo, B.A. 2008
Court Admissions
- New York State, Second Department, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2014
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 2014
Professional Organizations
- New York Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association
- Brain Injury Association of New York State
“The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed”
-John Wooden
Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Deceptive Practices of Insurance Companies: A Guide for Personal Injury Victims
New York Ladder Fall Lawyer: Comprehensive Legal Guide to Ladder Accident Cases
When to Sue for a Construction Accident
What Are Punitive Damages?
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements in New York
Recommendations
- The fastest response of any attorney that I've ever used for anything… always answered emails, phone calls in a timely matter. Very attentive, he actually pays attention when you speak to him doesn't bs you and the reward was way more then I expected.
- I have worked with Dennis Smith and know him to be a man of integrity, genuinely concerned for all of his cases and always doing his absolute best with attention to details to obtain the best results for his clients. I highly recommend him!
- My injury happened from a fall in July 2019, and Dennis was recommended, I hire him to represent me for this legal case. The recovery lasted a few months. Dennis has been most dedicated lawyer , even throughout the COVID-19 crisis. He is truly a knowledgeable lawyer. I received a settlement which...
- I was in a bicycle accident while on my way to work one day. All of a sudden I was knocked down by a car. The injuries lasted for months. On top of that the insurance company tried to get me to sign it off. Luckily I got in touch with my lawyer, where my case was taken care of and I even received...
- Dennis is the best Injury attorney to use. Very professional, and very knowledgeable. Unlike most firms, Dennis is great to communicate with.
- Dennis has been the most knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer. Even throughout the pandemic crisis he continue to perform his duties as an attorney. I will recommend his services to anyone who asked me.
- Would definitely recommend this law office for any of your needs ! Very professional and knowledgeable. If you're looking for your case to be handled properly, this is the place to go.
- Hired him after I was hurt at a construction site. He really had my back throughout the entire process and always answered my questions. Very happy with the result too.