Reviews

When I opted to call Dave about a real estate transaction that I was being sued over, I never knew how fortunate I was in making that call. What should have been an easy matter to resolve turned into a 2.5 year battle - all because of the unprofessional behavior of the opposing council. I knew very little about the civil litigation process and statutes that govern them. Dave was very patient with me and made sure I understood along the way what to expect and the options I had at each decision point. In this way, he was a coach and trusted teammate. I could always depend on Dave to communicate quickly and openly everything that was going on between him and the opposing counsel. When I would ask for his opinion I could expect a calming voice on the phone often talking me off the ledge as I would catastrophize the situation. His advice was invaluable. These were the “soft” skills that Dave brings to the practice. Things that maybe you wouldn’t consider in choosing a lawyer. He presents himself as the neighbor next door and has a wide range of contacts and resources to draw upon. In addition to his personal style, Dave is an excellent lawyer and his years of experience shine in his knowledge of the law and the steps that need to be taken at each point in the case. In the end, we won the case without having to go to trial. But I had total confidence that if we would have gone to trial, we would have prevailed because of Dave’s preparation and full understanding of the case and the approach he would have taken. What could have turned into a financially ruinous situation for me turned into a windfall with a partial return of money that I had spent defending myself. DO NOT HESITATE TO MAKE THE CALL if you find yourself in need of a responsible lawyer that you can trust and depend on to represent you fairly and when necessary aggressively.

We have no doubt in our mind that we chose the right attorney to represent us during a complicated and frustrating construction defect matter. From start to finish, our three-year legal battle with a contractor based in Portland hand many unprecedented challenges, yet Dave Smith skillfully navigated through them all. With remarkable ease, he effectively managed our expectations and fought tirelessly on our behalf. We were delighted with the outcome and immensely relieved to finally put this matter behind us.

Just make sure that if you receive a check from them for settlement, that they bother to sign the check!!! We had to drive an additional 2 hours back and forth to get our check signed !!!!

Dave has a way of giving his clients self assurance that's its going g to work out. And hes right it does. A genuine good person.

David handled a billing dispute between my company and one of our clients. He always returned our calls and emails in a timely manner. The case was resolved to our satisfaction. Thanks David!

We highly recommend David P Smith in matters of construction law.  During the two and half years of our legal process we immensely appreciated David's straight forward and honest dealings, his fair billing, and his personal style which is calming, encouraging and professional.  David's real expertise is in his litigation skills.  He guided us well with strategy and to anticipate and prepare for the events guiding us to a successful settlement.  His receptive personal demeanor and excellent legal skills make him a great attorney to work with.  Thank you David!

We hired Dave Smith to help us with a small legal situation. We found him to be professional, helpful and an all around good guy. We were satisfied with the outcome and it was handled in a quick and efficient manner.

After a big name law firm messed up a legal situation where my elderly parents were being sued, we hired Dave to unravel and resolve the debacle. Dave came up with a resolution we could live with so my mom didn't have to go through anymore unnecssary heartache. Dave didn't "lawyer" up the case and if anyone has had a bad attorney, you know what I am talking about. He knows the law but he has common sense too. He didn't talk us in circles or come up with crazy ways to drag things out for the sake of running up fee's - he did his job and did it well. My mother, who was caring for my dad with dementia, was incredibly fragile and Dave treated her with the utmost respect and care throughout the case.

Calm, clear, and concise. That is how I would describe my experience with The Smith Firm, P.C. David Smith breaks down your legal concerns, offers workable scenarios and helps guide you through the matter at hand. I received great insight into my legal situation and was given good direction as to how to solve the matter moving forward. Legal matters are never pleasant, but David and his team made it far less stressful and definitely manageable.

David has handled all legal needs for our LLC, from assisting with the formation, to contracts and general legal expertise. He has an impressive resume, having worked at the big city firms and is not afraid to take on the most complicated of cases. But, most impressive is his effort to have direct communication with clients. He always responds in a timely manner. And, during meetings or calls, David has the talent of making you feel that your case is his most important. If you are looking for a lawyer you can fully trust to handle your legal needs in a professional manner with excellent results, I would fully recommend David Smith.