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Eric P. Smith
Partner
As a partner of Faxon Law Group and having litigated civil cases for close to 30 years, Eric has tried dozens of complex cases involving medical and professional malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, birth trauma and aviation. Eric earned his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law and was a partner at a well-known New Haven litigation firm before joining Faxon Law Group in early 2009.
Eric brings creativity and a strong sense of energy to his clients’ cases. He believes clients are looking for an innovative firm, with smart trial lawyers, who can deliver confidence, skills, and resources to get them the best results. And, he made the decision to join Faxon Law Group because he believes the firm embodies these qualities.
In addition to his trial work, Eric has authored and argued several appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Connecticut Appellate Court. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and the Connecticut and New Haven County Bar Associations. He also has taught as an adjunct professor for over a decade, instructing ABA-certified classes on litigation and business law.
A certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), Eric is frequently invited to speak with various professional groups and civic organizations about legal issues.
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Education
University of New Haven, 1992 (cum laude)
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1995 (cum laude)
Awards & Recognitions
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
(highest rating in professional excellence based on peer and judiciary review)
Best Lawyers In America, personal injury litigation, 2012-present
Connecticut Super Lawyer Selected Top 50, 2017- present
New England Super Lawyer, personal injury litigation, 2009-present
Admissions
State of Connecticut
U.S. District Courts (Districts of Connecticut, Southern District of New York)
U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)
Memberships
Board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, governor; executive committee member; medical malpractice subcommittee)
Connecticut Bar Association
New Haven County Bar Association
New Haven Inn of Court
New Haven Legal Assistance (director)
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Presentations & Publications
Gateway to Practice for 1L Law Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2023
Jury Selection 101, University of Connecticut, School of Law, 2022
Business and Financial Concepts Bootcamp for 2L Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2022
Gateway to Practice for 1L Law Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2022
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What's on my playlist
My goal this year is to change it up weekly.
Last read
How We Die, by Sherwin B. Nuland
What I do when not
practicing law
Mountain/trail biking, home improvement projects (wandering around Home Depot)
Favorite food
New Haven pizza
Favorite movie/TV character
That Sam Elliot is (still) one cool dude.
One thing I cannot live without
Coffee. The stronger the better.
Favorite vacation spot
Ocean City, New Jersey—the beach and the boards—the perfect place for my three daughters.
Website I frequent
Airbnb. We missed traveling over the past few years!
Education
University of New Haven, 1992 (cum laude)
Quinnipiac University School of Law, 1995 (cum laude)
Awards & Recognitions
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
(highest rating in professional excellence based on peer and judiciary review)
Best Lawyers In America, personal injury litigation, 2012-present
Connecticut Super Lawyer Selected Top 50, 2017- present
New England Super Lawyer, personal injury litigation, 2009-present
Admissions
State of Connecticut
U.S. District Courts (Districts of Connecticut, Southern District of New York)
U.S. Court of Appeals (Second Circuit)
Memberships
Board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, governor; executive committee member; medical malpractice subcommittee)
Connecticut Bar Association
New Haven County Bar Association
New Haven Inn of Court
New Haven Legal Assistance (director)
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Presentations & Publications
Gateway to Practice for 1L Law Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2023
Jury Selection 101, University of Connecticut, School of Law, 2022
Business and Financial Concepts Bootcamp for 2L Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2022
Gateway to Practice for 1L Law Students, Quinnipiac University, School of Law, 2022
What's on my playlist
My goal this year is to change it up weekly.
Last read
How We Die, by Sherwin B. Nuland
practicing law
What I do when not
practicing law
Mountain/trail biking, home improvement projects (wandering around Home Depot)
Favorite food
New Haven pizza
Favorite movie/TV character
That Sam Elliot is (still) one cool dude.
One thing I cannot live without
Coffee. The stronger the better.
Favorite vacation spot
Ocean City, New Jersey—the beach and the boards—the perfect place for my three daughters.
Website I frequent
Airbnb. We missed traveling over the past few years!
203-624-9500
esmith@
faxonlawgroup.com
59 Elm Street
New Haven CT 06510