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Areas of practice: Trial lawyer in the field of civil litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability.
Called to the Bar in 1972.
Education:
- LL.B., Queens University, 1970
- Certified as a Specialist by the Law Society of Upper Canada in Civil Litigation
- Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1985
Professional Activities:
- Appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1985
- Former Trustee and current member of the Advocates' Society of Ontario
- Past Trustee, Hamilton Law Association
- Past President, Hamilton Criminal Lawyer's Association.
- Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Mr. Smye is a well known trial lawyer. He has earned a reputation throughout Ontario as a result of his extensive trial experience, having argued many jury and non-jury cases which have resulted in very substantial multimillion dollar and often precedent setting decisions. Mr. Smye believes that reasonable and fair settlements can only be achieved when the insurance industry knows and believes that if they do not make a settlement that the case will proceed to trial. Mr. Smye has built up a network of experts including: forensic economists, forensic engineers, physicians, surgeons, occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists and physiotherapists.
Mr. Smye has often been called upon to give talks and lectures in his field, sharing with others his experiences as a trial lawyer.
Mr. Smye began his career as a criminal and civil lawyer, but in past years has concentrated entirely in the field of civil negligence. Mr. Smye has truly earned his title as a trial lawyer in the trenches. He is well respected amongst his peers and the judiciary.
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