About Edward A.
Edward Albert Smith is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1982. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Smith is the founder of Edward A. Smith Law Offices, a personal injury law firm with multiple locations in California, including Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton, and Elk Grove. The firm specializes in personal injury cases, particularly those involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in 1982. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1974. During his time at McGeorge School of Law, he was actively involved in legal seminars and has lectured on topics such as the impact of the Internet and online services on personal injury law.
Mr. Smith's practice areas include personal injury law, with a focus on car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. He represents clients at all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. His firm is known for its expertise in handling complex personal injury cases and has secured significant verdicts and settlements for clients.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Sacramento for several years.
Mr. Smith is an active member of the State Bar of California and holds membership in the Consumer Attorneys of California, the American Association for Justice, and the Sacramento County Bar Association. He has been recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as a member of the Nation's Top One Percent and has been voted a Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine in 2016. Mr. Smith is fluent in English and has proficiency in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Korean, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
