Leland Gregory Gregory Smith

Background

Smith, Leland Gregory was born on April 24, 1948 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John A. and Zettie (Newpher) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1970; Master of Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1975; Juris Doctor, Duquesne U., 1986.

Career

Worked at Baker, Lancianese & Smith (Washington, DC) specializing in Insurance Defense Litigation, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Civil Trial Practice, Federal Practice, Toxic Tort Litigation, Automobile Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Asbestos Litigation, Breast Implant Litigation. Health Care Law, Taxation Law, Corporate Law. Admitted to the bar, 1986, Pennsylvania.

1994, District of Columbia, West Virginia and United States. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia. Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society.

Duquesne Law Review, 1984-1986. Member: District of Columbia Bar. West Virginia State Bar.

Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Defense Research Institute (Member, Insurance Practice Section). Defense Trial Council of West Virginia.

(Resident)

Over a period of time encompassing three decades, Baker, Lancianese & Smith has evolved into a Firm consisting of six attorneys and a support staff dedicated to handling a broad spectrum of defense-oriented litigation. Baker, Lancianese & Smith represents companies and individuals in general civil litigation, with an emphasis on matters involving insurance defense litigation, environmental law, toxic tort defense, medical malpractice, product liability, Health Care Law, Commercial Law and personal injury litigation. A constant commitment to providing timely, aggressive and high-quality legal services, coupled with competitive rates, has helped fuel the firm's steady growth.

Achievements

• Bar: Pennsylvania 1986.

Membership

Member: District of Columbia Bar. West Virginia State Bar. Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations.

Defense Research Institute (Member, Insurance and Tort Law Practice Section). Defense Trial Council of West Virginia. (Resident, Washington, D.C. Office).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, reading, travel with family, canoeing.

Connections

Married Charlotte T. Wertz, May 30, 1987. Children: Matthew, Timothy.

Father:

John A. Smith

Mother:

Zettie (Newpher) Smith

Spouse:

Charlotte T. Wertz

child:

Matthew Smith

child:

Timothy Smith