About Edward David
Edward David Smith is a attorney specializing in bankruptcy and business law. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Georgia. Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School. In New York, he operates Smith & Associates, with offices located at 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, and 1135 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013. His practice encompasses business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and various bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.
He is proficient in both English and Hebrew. Mr. Smith has been a member of the Georgia State Bar since 1996. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District of New Jersey. The U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His experience includes serving as outside general counsel for U.S. and foreign companies, family enterprises, and family offices. He has guided clients in corporate transactions, capital raising, corporate governance, and intellectual property matters. Prior to establishing his own firm, Mr. Smith held various positions, including serving as Legislative Counsel to the former Mayor of Philadelphia.
He was responsible for municipal economic development initiatives and implementing federal lobbying efforts. He has also been appointed by federal courts as Deputy Special Master and Arbitration Master in class action matters. Mr. Smith is a member of the American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He currently resides in New York City.
