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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 Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com  For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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. Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com  For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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 discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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@thementoresq.com 

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 credit, click here. For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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 enter the code for CLE credit, click here. For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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 this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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 discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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 episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

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 episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

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 when asking or talking about referrals. So I wanted to address this subject, clarify it and share some information about how the referral system works, and why you should take part in it. 

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. To enter the code for CLE credit, 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 specialists to build your case. Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com  To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

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 Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com  To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

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, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

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 the materials for this course, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com 

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 

On November 3, Andrew presented a CLE on how to perform effective direct examinations. This is the third 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 fall.  Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com To enter the code for the CLE credit, click here.  To see the course materials, click here.