The Mentor Esq

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Litigation Back to Basics." On October 4, Andrew held part 1 of his new CLE series "Litigation Back to Basic". In this episode Andrew shows you how to properly prepare for conducting and defending depositions.  Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the...

Join special guest Rosa M. Feeney Esq., for a stand alone episode:"Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022" On July 13, 2023, Rosa held an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022.  Topics included: What the Act requires, how to comply, how it can be used as a powerful tool in litigation by Plaintiffs and Defendants and how to enforce your rights to the i...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." On June 6, Andrew held part six of his CLE series "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case". In this episode Andrew covers how to properly try a medical malpractice case. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view th...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." On May 3, Andrew held part five of his CLE series "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case". In this episode Andrew covers gearing up for the trial.  Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part four, Andrew discusses discovery issues unique to a medical malpractice case and how to properly prepare for the deposition of a physician. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this episo...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, and his special guest, Rosa Feeney Esq.  Rosa Feeney is the newest member of the Smiley Law team, bringing over 25 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters and her knowledge of the insurance industry. As a leader in the field of insurance coverage, Rosa is available to provide guidance on and if necessary, litigati...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part three, Andrew covers who to name in the lawsuit and how to file. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To enter the code for CLE credit,  click here. Contact And...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part two, Andrew covers how to build a successful case with the right experts. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To enter the code for CLE credit,  click here. Co...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." Part one covers how to screen and select a viable medical malpractice case.  To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To enter the code for CLE credit,  click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   For more in-depth discussi...

Can you believe we're kicking off 2023 already? It was a busy 2022, and it went by quickly. In this End of the Year episode, Andrew takes a moment to reflect and share all that has happened, and will happen at the Mentor Esq. More importantly he shares a philosophy he's been developing on "Giving Back", that has been driving the work he does with the Mentor Esq. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@th...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part four focuses on Motion Practice. Topics covered include how to win summary judgment in a construction accident case. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To enter the code for CLE...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part three focuses on Depositions. Topics covered included: The "who", "how,"  "what," and "why" of deposing construction accident witnesses. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To ent...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part two focuses on Investigation and Commencing the Action. Topics covered will include how to investigate and build a successful construction accident claim with experts. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for th...

On September 7 Andrew presented the first installation of his newest CLE series "How to litigate a construction accident case". In this episode, Andrew reviews NYS Labor Law §240(1), §241(6), §200 and The Industrial Code. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this episode,  click here. To enter the code for CLE credit,  click here. For more in-depth discussi...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for the finale of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 6 – "The Trial," topics discussed will include direct/cross examination of experts as well as how to present a catastrophic injury case to a jury. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this e...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 5 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 5 – "Mediation and Settlement," topics discussed will include when to mediate, mediator selection, mediation strategy and settlement value analysis. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this epi...

In the Fall of 2021, I started hosting 30 minute, One-on-One zoom meetings. Since then I've met with over a hundred lawyers, from new to retired, different practice areas, solo to large firms, and everything in between. Despite the differences, one subject always came up, that is referrals. What I came away with from these conversations is that many lawyers don't understand or feel uncomfortable w...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 4 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 4 – "Expert Depositions," topics discussed will include preparation and conduction/defending the deposition of an expert witness. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this episode,  click here....

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 3 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 3 – "Liability & Damages Experts" topics discussed will include working with an automotive engineer, accident reconstructionist, biomechanical engineer, life care planner, vocational rehabilitator, economist, and various medical specia...

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 2 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 2 – "Claims, Notices and Commencing the Action," topics discussed will include which letters, notices and claims to immediately serve and file, appointing legal representatives, causes of action and venue selection. Contact Andrew Smil...

On February 4, Andrew presented the first installation in a five part CLE series focusing on litigating a catastrophic automobile accident case, with this presentation touching on the beginning of any case: the investigation. This CLE Series was presented with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com   To view the materials for this episode, cl...

Andrew talks to founder and president of the Water Project, Peter Chasse, and the two discuss the challenge of bringing clean water to remote communities around the globe, and the importance of giving back. To donate to the Mentor, Esq.'s Campaign for Water, click here: http://bitly.ws/oeu6 Contact Andrew at  andrew@thementoresq.com

On January 5, Andrew presented  the final CLE in the Anatomy of a Trial series, focusing on closing arguments. This CLE Series was presented with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is looking forward to starting his new CLE series in February - we hope you'll join for the first installment of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Auto Accident Case"! To claim CLE credit, click here. To see...

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are still seeing ripple effects in the field of law. In this episode, Andrew wraps up 2021 by reflecting on the changes he's seen in the last year and discusses the importance of work/life balance, community, and taking risks. Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com  

On December 1, Andrew presented a CLE on cross examination best practices. This is the fourth of five installments of the "Anatomy of a Trial" CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers this winter.  To see the materials for this CLE,  click here . To claim CLE credit, use this form . Contact Andrew Smiley at  Andrew@thementoresq.com