Edward A. Smith

Edward A. Smith, founder of AutoAccident.com, has been awarded a 'superb' or 'perfect' rating of 10.0 by Avvo. This largely peer reviewed rating reflects his unrelenting commitment and personal dedication to his clients since 1982. Mr. Smith's legal practice, the Law Offices of Edward A. Smith, focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Avvo, the presenter of the award, is committed to providing consumers with an unbiased rating of attorneys in the United States. This rating is based on variables which include client reviews, success rate, publications produced by the attorney, awards, industry recognition and professional conduct.

In Addition, to his Avvo rating, Ed has 5 star reviews by the Yelp Community and has over 2400 Facebook fans.

Mr. Smith has written several books in order to make the ins and outs of the insurance and legal world accessible to the public. His books, The Ultimate California Auto Accident Handbook and California Motorcycle Accident Handbook, are highly rated and available in paperback and Kindle format on Amazon.com. He has also been a frequent guest on radio and TV in California.

Ed is a member of Million Dollar Forum, an association of National personal injury lawyers who have multiple Million Dollar Verdicts and settlements. Prospective clients should know the track record of personal injury lawyers that will represent them and We list our significant judgments and settlements on this site.

Originally a New York native, Ed relocated to Sacramento following his discharge from the U.S. Air Force after serving in An Airborne flight unit from 1969- 1970. He attended UC Davis graduating Summa Cum Laude and then graduated from McGeorge School of Law. He started his own practice after graduation in 1982 and handles personal injury and wrongful death cases exclusively.

He is also a member of the State Bar of California, Sacramento County Bar Association, Consumer Attorney's of California, Capital City Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

His law firm has won a wide variety of challenging personal injury cases, which include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, livestock collisions, wrongful death cases, trucking accident cases, dangerous roadway conditions accidents dog attacks and accidents involving water crafts. Our office specializes in complex surgical injuries and brain injury and RSD cases.

Ed's originally from Brooklyn, NY, and is enjoys his clients and his practice. He was married in 1978, and has a son, Brant, who really shines and a newly born (2013) grandson, Mason.

When not engaged in law, you will find Ed hiking in the mountains of Tahoe, snorkeling in Fiji or Playa Del Carma or reading a great book over a glass of wine. Favorite authors are Ayn Rand, Gore Vidal, Osho and William Manchester.

He also loves music, especially rock, blues and electronica.

The Law Offices of Edward A. Smith is located at 1900 Point West Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95825. The phone number is 916.921.6400. Or write to us here.

We have an open door policy. That means anyone can stop in anytime for a cup of coffee and a chat. Come on down.