I have been fortunate to gain many longtime friends among colleagues, clients, adversaries and mediators over the years. It was a great compliment to be told by many of them that they would value having me as a mediator. I am resolved to live up to their expectations.
Testimonials
D. Carl Lustig III, Esq.
Senior Trial Parner
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, New York, NY
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Fred for a long time now. He is a tough, thorough and very capable attorney and enjoyed great respect from his colleagues. Fred is always a gentleman and, above all, always honorable. I recommend him without hesitation or qualification."
Peter Vairo, Esq.
Senior Trial Specialist
CNA staff counsel, New York, NY
(In Memoriam)
“Fred is an incredible writer and thinker concerning complex legal issues. He can identify, analyze and break down difficult legal problems and then present the solution or responding strategy in a coherent folksy delivery. I worked with Fred, and he actually wrote briefs for me, while employed as attorneys in NYC working together over 10 years.”
Stephanie Johnson, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
The Hanover Group, New York, NY
[Excerpted from a kind letter]
"I have only met one other attorney I have held in such high regard. I admire ... your gift of words... [Y]ou are good at what you do without ego. You have always been willing to help me with any question I may have and delivered your sage advice with uncommon wisdom and confidence."
Peter Kreymer, Esq.
Appellate Specialist
The Hartford, New York, NY
“I worked with Fred Smith on a complex litigation. Fred was an excellent litigator in his writing, arguing and negotiating skills. I would highly recommend him.”
(This would show Diplomate standing but I didn't preserve case names of my NY trials)
On invitation to do presentation to NYSBA Attorney members
One-week training seminar taken with a class of professional crane operators
(This would show Diplomate standing but I didn't preserve case names of my NY trials)