About Katharine Smith
Katharine Smith Santos is a business attorney based in Mineola, New York, with a focus on business law, intellectual property, real estate law, and landlord-tenant matters. Admitted to practice in New York, she also holds the privilege of practicing before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Ms. Santos is associated with Lynn Gartner Dunne, LLP, a firm recognized for its comprehensive legal services in these specialized areas. Her office is located at 233 Broadway, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10279. Ms.
Santos earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous legal training. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science from Boston University, where she laid the foundation for her analytical and critical thinking skills. Her legal career encompasses significant experience in civil rights litigation, having represented clients in both state and federal courts. This background provides her with a unique perspective that informs her current practice. Before joining Lynn Gartner Dunne, LLP, Ms. Santos worked for the City of New York’s Office of the Corporation Counsel in the Special Federal Litigation Division. In this role, she defended civil rights actions against the city and its employees, gaining inexperience in navigating complex legal challenges.
In the private sector, she has litigated a range of cases, including complex class actions, consumer fraud, and corporate breach of contract disputes. This diverse experience equips her to handle a variety of legal issues with confidence and expertise. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Santos is dedicated to legal education. She serves as an adjunct professor at New York Law School, where she co-developed and co-teaches "Policing the Police." This course focuses on law enforcement accountability, reflecting her commitment to civil rights and social justice. Furthermore, she is a visiting assistant professor at Pratt Institute, Graduate Architecture and Urban Design, where she co-teaches a course on critical discourses related to race, gender, and sexuality in the built environment. Her professional achievements have not gone unnoticed.
Since 2015, Ms. Santos has been recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star, an honor that shows her dedication and impact within the legal community. Additionally, she contributes to Law & Crime, offering expert legal analysis on trials across the country. Ms. Santos serves clients throughout New York City, including Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. She can be reached by phone at 347-470-3707 or via email at info@legalsmithny.com.
