Profile
W. Thomas Smith is a principal attorney at Sugarman and Sugarman, P.C. He is renowned for his aggressive representation on behalf of victims of serious injuries and the families who suffer after a wrongful death. Mr. Smith is a leader in complex personal injury litigation and has successfully handled cases involving defective consumer products, medical devices, motor vehicle accidents, faulty industrial equipment, construction site negligence, medical negligence and utility explosions and fires.
In addition to his expansive claims involving negligence, he is also experienced in diverse civil claims involving sexual abuse, minority shareholders, professional malpractice, negligent adoption agencies and social workers as well as complex class action lawsuits. With his diverse practice experience, Mr. Smith is able to provide comprehensive and effective legal advocacy focused on the unique needs of individual, family and business clients.
Going beyond his responsibilities as a private practitioner, Tom Smith is an educator, lecturer, writer and dedicated member of his professional communities. He promotes awareness and education, giving his clients the information and advocacy they need to protect themselves while navigating the legal system. He is recognized by his peers for these achievements and was named a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates with the rank of advocate, and served as president of the Massachusetts chapter from 2000 to 2001.
About Thomas Smith
Law School: Boston University School of Law
Admitted: 1975, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: www.sugarman.com/team/W. Thomas Smith
Honors and Awards:
- "The Best Lawyers in America", 1993 - 2010
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow, Amerian College of Trial Lawyers
Bar/Professional Activity:
- President, Massachusetts Chapter, 2000 - 2001
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Massachusetts Bar Foundation
- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- American Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- United States District Court, Massachusetts, 1976
- Massachusetts, 1975
Verdicts and Settlements:
- http://www.sugarman.com/team/W.%20Thomas%20Smith
Representative Clients:
- Hooper v. Davis-Standard Corp, et al, 482 F. Supp 2d 157 (2007)
- Industrial plastic roll-stand
- Karlin v. Massachusetts Turnpike Auth., 399 Mass. 765 (1987)
- Leibovich v. Antonellis, 410 Mass. 568 (1991)
- Liquor server's liability
- Roofer suffered burns while attaching flashing to two family house
- Sexual assault by school van driver
Educational Background:
- Yale University, B.A., 1972