Guy I. Smiley

The senior partner of the law firm that he founded in May 1968, Guy I. Smiley is well known both in the legal profession and as a result of his numerous appearances on television and in print. A leading authority on personal injury and wrongful death, Mr. Smiley has a long string of victories in these areas, both in the courtroom and as a result of pretrial settlements.

A graduate of Cornell University, B.A. 1960 and the Columbia University School of Law, J.D. 1963, he was admitted to the New York Bar in March 1964. A compelling and unwavering force on behalf of his clients, Mr. Smiley is also noted among his peers for his warm and friendly manner when dealing with clients. This rare and winning combination for a lawyer, together with a profound and broad knowledge of the law, both textbook and practical, have made him a favorite guest on many TV shows seeking expert legal opinions.

Frequently quoted, he has been interviewed extensively on the New York City network TV affiliates and in the three major city daily newspapers on subjects ranging from police brutality to negligent highway design. He has appeared often as a commentator on CNN's Burden of Proof and on such other national programs as ABC-TV's Good Morning America. He is frequently quoted by popular New York stations such as WCBS and WNBC-TV, Fox TV News, WWOR-TV, WABC's Morning Talk Radio, and WCBS and WINS all-news radio.

A frequent lecturer on trial advocacy, Mr. Smiley believes it is important to share his knowledge and expertise with his peers as well as with the younger members of the Bar.

His numerous legal affiliations include:

• having served as Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and member of its Board of Directors
• member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association
• arbitrator for the Small Claims Court Division of the Civil Court of the City of New York
• co-chairman of the Combined judicial Screening Panel of the City of New York
• member of the Advisory Board of the New York Jury Verdict Reporter.

He is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

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"I chose the practice of personal injury and wrongful death litigation because of a desire to help the helpless and give voice to the voiceless when they had become victims of the negligence and wrong doing of more powerful forces. I've been assured that over the years the firm that bears my name has become synonymous with the successful pursuit of justice and just compensation for all who have been harmed by the irresponsible actions of others. Testimony to our success are the many cards, letters and phone calls we receive from whom we've helped, such as one letter from a gentleman for whom we won a large settlement. It read, 'You are a god-send. What would I have done without you?'"

E-mail: gsmiley@smileylaw.com