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Eric P. Smith
Partner
Education
University of New Haven, 1992 (cum laude)
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1995 (cum laude)
Awards & Recognitions
Best Lawyers In America for personal injury litigation
Connecticut Super Lawyer, consecutive years
New England Super Lawyer, consecutive years
Admissions
State of Connecticut
U.S. District Courts (Districts of Connecticut, Southern District of New York)
U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)
Memberships
Board-certified in both Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Medical Malpractice, Continuing Education and Public Relations subcommittees)
Connecticut Bar Association
New Haven County Bar Association (Executive Committee)
Presentations
Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA and Other Claimed Liens
2010, 2011, 2012
"The Thin Line Between 'Ministerial' and 'Discretionary,'" Connecticut Law Tribune, 2010
Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II
New Haven County Bar Association
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Wrongful Death Litigation seminar
Norwalk Community College
1999 – 2012
You’ve Been Subpoenaed, Now What?
National Business Institute
2006
What's on my iPod
Tunes for every mood and every occasion, but always some Metallica, Rush, and a healthy blend of '80s hair nation.
Last read
The Leaderless Revolution by Carne Ross
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
What I do when not
practicing law
Lots of biking - on the roads, on the trails, and most recently on the velodrome track in Chicago. And there's always time to make apple pancakes for my three daughters.
Favorite movie/TV character
Willy Wonka—for his passion and creativity. Both Gene and Johnny did him justice.
One thing I cannot live without
Strong coffee
Favorite vacation spot
Ocean City, New Jersey—the beach and the boards.
Website I frequent
indiegogo.com
kickstart.org
As a partner of Stratton Faxon and having litigated civil cases for more than 17 years, Eric has tried dozens of complex cases involving medical and professional malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, birth trauma and aviation. Eric earned his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and was a partner at a well-known New Haven litigation firm before joining Stratton Faxon in early 2009.
Eric brings creativity and a strong sense of energy to his clients’ cases. He believes clients are looking for an innovative firm, with smart trial lawyers, who can deliver confidence, skills, and resources to get them the best results. And, he made the decision to join Stratton Faxon because he believes the firm embodies these qualities.
In addition to his trial work, Eric has authored and argued several appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Connecticut Appellate Court. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Connecticut and New Haven County Bar Associations. He also has taught as an adjunct professor for over a decade, instructing ABA-certified classes on litigation and business law.
A certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), Eric is frequently invited to speak with various professional groups and civic organizations about legal issues.
Education
University of New Haven, 1992 (cum laude)
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1995 (cum laude)
Awards & Recognitions
Best Lawyers In America for personal injury litigation
Connecticut Super Lawyer, consecutive years
New England Super Lawyer, consecutive years
Admissions
State of Connecticut
U.S. District Courts (Districts of Connecticut, Southern District of New York)
U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)
Memberships
Board-certified in both Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Medical Malpractice, Continuing Education and Public Relations subcommittees)
Connecticut Bar Association
New Haven County Bar Association (Executive Committee)
Presentations
Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA and Other Claimed Liens
2010, 2011, 2012
"The Thin Line Between 'Ministerial' and 'Discretionary,'" Connecticut Law Tribune, 2010
Nuts & Bolts Program: Litigation II
New Haven County Bar Association
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Wrongful Death Litigation seminar
Norwalk Community College
1999 – 2012
You’ve Been Subpoenaed, Now What?
National Business Institute
2006
What's on my iPod
Tunes for every mood and every occasion, but always some Metallica, Rush, and a healthy blend of '80s hair nation.
Last read
The Leaderless Revolution by Carne Ross
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
What I do when not
practicing law
Lots of biking - on the roads, on the trails, and most recently on the velodrome track in Chicago. And there's always time to make apple pancakes for my three daughters.
Favorite movie/TV character
Willy Wonka—for his passion and creativity. Both Gene and Johnny did him justice.
One thing I cannot live without
Strong coffee
Favorite vacation spot
Ocean City, New Jersey—the beach and the boards.
Website I frequent
indiegogo.com
kickstart.org
203-624-9500
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strattonfaxon.com
59 Elm Street
New Haven CT 06510