John Smith
John Smith
Managing Partner
3940 E. Gilman Street
Long Beach 90815
415-298-2672
EDUCATION
- University of Michigan,Michigan Law,received J.D. in 1978.
- Michigan State University, received B.A. in 1975.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Admitted to the California Bar in 1979.
- Admitted to practice before all CA state courts.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Accidents
- Defective Products
Bio
Mr. Smith represents family members and individuals who have suffered from brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological damage, psychological injuries, and the loss of family members.
Prior to joining General Partners LLP, Ms. Higgins was a partner in a national defense firm. He has also served as a prosecutor and has worked in politics both within City Hall and as a consultant. He has a unique perspective having worked in civil defense for many years and has extensive trial experience from her background in both the civil and criminal courts. Mr. Smith has been awarded with the Northern California Rising Star commendation for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and has been chosen as one of the Top men Attorneys in Northern California in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Mr. Smith volunteers her time to multiple nonprofits in the Bay Area, serving as a board member and mentor. He lives in the Bay Area with his family, where they enjoy hiking, running, and all that beautiful Northern California has to offer.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- American Association for Justice, Active Member.
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Active Member.
- Bar Association of San Francisco, Active Member – Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
- California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, Active Member.
- Consumer Attorneys of California, Active Member.
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, President (1994), Active Member.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- "Lawyer of the Year”,The Best Lawyers in America-US News & World Report, 2014 -Selected by his peers in the field of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, San Francisco.
- Selected to Northern California Super Lawyers List, 2003-2014 – Top 5% of attorneys, as voted by peers.
- Rated AV-Preeminent for Ethical Standards & Ability-Martindale-Hubbell, 2014.
- 2014 – Selected by his peers in the field of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
- Verdict honored in California’s Top Verdicts of 2011, The Recorder-Chris Corbo v. New United Motor.
- Nominated for San Francisco Trial Lawyers-Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2011.
- Largest injury verdict in Marin County history, 2010, Travis v. Bison Builders, Inc.
- Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2011.
- Winner, San Francisco Trial Lawyers- Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008.
- Winner, San Francisco Trial Lawyers- Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2003.
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Food From the Bar, 2013, San Francisco and Marin Food Banks, Active Volunteer.
PAST EVENTS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Consumer Attorneys of California, Frequent Lecturer.
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Frequent Lecturer.
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PUBLICATIONS
July 15, 2015
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November 01, 2013
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October 01, 2013
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May 01, 2013
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February 01, 2013
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NEWS & PRESS
August 19, 2013
General Partners LLP named as top firm in San Francisco- July 2014
August 01, 2013
General Partners LLP Super Lawyers in SF Magazine – August 2013
July 10, 2013
General Partners LLP Achieves Record-Breaking Selection to Super Lawyers of Northern CA
BLOG POSTS & ARTICLES
April 23, 2015
Blog Article 1
November 01, 2013
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August 19, 2013
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