Jeffrey R. Smith

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Jeffrey R. Smith, the managing partner at Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP, specializes exclusively in handling legal cases related to personal injury and wrongful death. Based in San Francisco, California, he extends his legal services to clients across the Bay Area who have suffered financial and non-financial losses due to the negligence or recklessness of individuals or entities.

Mr. Smith has been actively engaged in a variety of cases stemming from incidents such as accidents at construction sites, injuries related to the spinal cord and sports, issues with defective products, liability claims involving premises, instances of medical malpractice, airplane accidents, and collisions involving trucks and other motor vehicles. He has achieved numerous favorable outcomes for his clients who are plaintiffs, both during trials in front of juries and through negotiated settlements outside the courtroom. Beyond his legal work, Mr. Smith frequently shares his expertise by giving lectures on trial strategies and other topics pertinent to his field, and he has authored several published articles. His commitment to this legal domain has remained steadfast since his admission to The State Bar of California in 2006, and he has been associated with his current law firm since that period.

During his undergraduate years, Mr. Smith pursued studies at the University of Oregon in Eugene, where he concentrated on graphic design and journalism, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998. Later, he decided to pursue a legal career, enrolling at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he successfully earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2006. To stay updated on the latest advancements in personal injury and wrongful death litigation and to foster professional relationships with fellow legal practitioners, he actively participates in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and various other professional groups.

Beyond his professional engagements, Jeff finds enjoyment in coaching his three daughters in the sport of soccer. Notably, he received recognition for his coaching abilities in 2019, when he was named the Coach of the Year for division 36 (San Mateo) by the AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization).