“By traveling around the country and speaking about how to help traumatic brain injury clients, I hope to help not only my personal clients but other victims indirectly.” – Stephen M. Smith
Closing Arguments in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
American Association for Justice
Denver, Colorado
July 8, 2019
Best of the Best: Mastering the Fundamentals of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
The Biggest Mistakes at Trial & The Pros and Cons of Using a Neuropsychologist in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Aria Resort and Casino. Las Vegas, Nevada
April 10-12, 2019
Mediation of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Marshall Wythe School of Law
The College of William and Mary in Virginia
October 2, 2018
How to Creatively Present Medical Evidence to Judge and Jury
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: The Ultimate Guide
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 27, 2018
Direct Examination in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
A Trial from Start to Finish
Richmond, Virginia
September 12, 2017
THEMES, EVIDENCE AND OBSTACLES IN THE TRIAL OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
North American Brain Injury Society
San Antonio, Texas
April 30, 2015
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
Florida Justice Association Annual Workhorse Seminar
Orlando, Florida
February 17, 2015
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF BRAIN INJURY AND CATASTROPHIC INJURY CASES
Richmond, Virginia
September 17, 2014
THEMES FOR TRYING A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
North American Brain Injury Society
27th Annual Legal Conference, “Legal Issues in Brain Injury”
San Francisco, California
March 21, 2014
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE THAT EXPLAINS AND PERSUADES
Florida Justice Association
Annual Workhorse Seminar
Orlando, Florida
February 19, 2014
THEMES FOR TRYING A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
American Association for Justice
Jazz Fest Seminar
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
New Orleans, Louisiana
May 3, 2013
THEMES AND EVIDENCE IN THE TRIAL OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
Association of Plaintiff’s Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
The National Interstate Trucking Conference Super Summit II-Top Guns
St. Louis, Missouri
April 27, 2013
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE THAT EXPLAINS AND PERSUADES
Florida Justice Association
Annual Workhorse Seminar
Orlando, Florida
February 21, 2013
THE USE OF LAY WITNESSES AND DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
North American Brain Injury Society
25th Annual Conference on “Legal Issues in Brain Injury”
Miami, Florida
September 14, 2012
THE USE OF LAY WITNESSES AND DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
American Association for Justice
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Seminar
Miami, Florida
March 16, 2012
PROVING TRAUMATIC BRAIN DAMAGE
360 Advocacy Institute
Denver, Colorado
December 3, 2011
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND CATASTROPHIC INJURY PROOF
American Association for Justice
Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases
Kansas City, Missouri
October 26-29, 2011
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN DAMAGE
National Interstate Trucking Super Summit
Association of Plaintiff’s Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
St. Louis, Missouri
September 15, 2011
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN DAMAGE
Traumatic Brain Injury Seminar
Tennessee Association for Justice
Nashville, TN
November 4, 2010
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN DAMAGE
The 23rd Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Brain Injuries
The North American Brain Injury Society
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 9, 2010
THE PITFALLS OF REPRESENTING A CLIENT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Litigating Truck Collision Cases Seminar
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 8-9, 2010
TBI STRATEGIES FOR THE TRUCK CASE
Interstate Trucking Litigation Group Seminar
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 7, 2010
ADMISSIBILITY OF ADVANCED NEUROIMAGING SUCH AS DTI AND PET
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injuries Seminar
American Association for Justice
Chicago, Illinois
May 20-21, 2010
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN DAMAGE
Touro College Division of Graduate Studies
Graduate School of Psychology
Institute for Neurobehavioral Studies
Touro Law Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Central Islip, New York
May 7, 2010
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN DAMAGE
Complex Personal Injury Litigation Conference
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
March 31, 2010
PROVING DAMAGES IN TRUCKING LITIGATION CASES
Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Televised Webinar
February 9, 2010
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE DAMAGES IN A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
22d Annual Legal Conference on Brain Injury
The North American Brain Injury Society
Austin, Texas
October 17-19, 2009
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE DAMAGES IN A TRUCKING LITIGATION CASE
Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Las Vegas, Nevada
September 13-15, 2009
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN TRAUMA
Fundamentals of Brain Trauma in New York
New York, New York
October 23, 2008
USE OF EFFECTIVE DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
The North American Brain Injury Society
New Orleans, Louisiana
October 2, 2008
HAVING THE PLAINTIFF AT TRIAL
Advanced Traumatic Brain Injury Retreat
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Richmond, Virginia
September 26, 2008
USING THE EFFECTIVE WITNESS THE DEFENSE DOES NOT ANTICIPATE
Advanced Traumatic Brain Injury Retreat
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Richmond, Virginia
September 26, 2008
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN A NEUROLOGICAL INJURY CASE
American Association for Justice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 14, 2008
KEY ISSUES IN THE LITIGATION AND TRIAL OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
American Association for Justice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 13, 2008
TURNING DEFENSE TACTICS TO THE PLAINTIFF’S ADVANTAGE
Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008
Mastering the Science and Trial Strategies
The Brain Injury Association of America 2008 National Legal Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 4, 2008
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO HANDLING A MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
Ski Medical Seminar
American Association for Justice
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
March 2, 2008
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE TO PROVE BRAIN TRAUMA
Fundamentals of Brain Trauma in New York
New York, New York
October 27, 2007
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
Meadowlands Seminar 2007
Association of Trial Lawyers of America- New Jersey
East Rutherford, New Jersey
October 20, 2007
THE USE OF DEMONSTRATIVE TO PROVE BRAIN TRAUMA
Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
October 19, 2007
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
Handling And Overcoming the Defense
20th Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Brain Injury
The North American Brain Injury Society
San Antonio, Texas
September 28, 2007
THE TRIAL OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE AS A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
American Association for Justice
Chicago, Illinois
July 14, 2007
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Strategies from Recent Cases
American Association for Justice
Washington, DC
July 12, 2007
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
New Orleans, Louisiana
February 16, 2007
AN OVERVIEW: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
December 2, 2006
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
December 1, 2006
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY LITIGATION
The Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
November 11, 2006
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
North American Brain Injury Society
Miami Beach, Florida
September 15, 2006
DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
North American Brain Injury Society
Amelia Island, Florida
September 23, 2005
PROVING THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Destin, Florida
June 17, 2005
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
North American Brain Injury Society
Napa, California
October 8, 2004
PROVING A MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
North American Brain Injury Society
Beaver Creek, Colorado
September 21, 2004
PROVING A MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
Ocean City, Maryland
June 19, 2004
PROVING A MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE
New Jersey Educational Foundation
Atlantic City, New Jersey
April 22, 2004
WINNING AT TRIAL IN MILD TO MODERATE BRAIN INJURY CASE
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
New Orleans, Louisiana
February 20, 2004
UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF A CLOSED HEAD INJURY TRIAL
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Orlando, Florida
February 20, 2004
THE TRIAL OF A CLOSED HEAD INJURY CASE
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Orlando, Florida
January 29, 2004
THE TRIAL OF A BRAIN INJURY CASE
New York State Brain Injury Association
New York City, New York
October 24, 2003
CASE SELECTION IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASES
North American Brain Injury Society
Amelia Island, Florida
September 19, 2003
A DEFENSE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO
American Association of Justice (formerly ATLA)
San Francisco, California
July 19, 2003
HANDLING THE PEDIATRIC TBI CASE: AN OVERVIEW
Brain Injury Symposium
Brain Injury Association of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
June 13, 2003
HANDLING TBI: A LEGAL OVERVIEW
Brain Injury Alliance of South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
April 5, 2003
HANDLING THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CASE OVERVIEW
American Association of Justice
July 23, 2002
Atlanta, Georgia
SPECIAL SUMMATION TECHNIQUES IN BRAIN INJURY LITIGATION
Brain Injury Association of New York State
New York City, New York
March 22, 2002
SPECIAL SUMMATION TECHNIQUES IN BRAIN INJURY LITIGATION
The Brain Injury Association of New York State
Understanding the Legal and Medical Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York
October 26, 2001
Medical & Legal Issues in Brain Injury: In September of 2003 at The North American Brain Injury Association, The Brain Injury Association of America, and The International Brain Injury Association 16th Annual Convention, Mr. Smith will be speaking on the subject of case selection, entitled: “Case Selection: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”
San Francisco ATLA 2003 Annual Convention: In July 2003, Mr. Smith spoke at the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) Annual Convention in San Francisco on the subject of Traumatic Brain Injuries, entitled: “The Defense Surveillance Video: The Plaintiff Looks ‘Normal’.”
11th Annual Brain Injury Symposium- Representing Children in TBI Cases
Brainstorm 2003 Moving Forward- Handling TBI: A Legal Overview
Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury: In July of 2002 at the ATLA 2002 Annual Convention, Mr. Smith spoke on the subject of Traumatic Brain Injury entitled: “Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury: An Overview (The Wrongful Death Case in Which the Victim Survives)”.
Understanding the Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury: Stephen spoke on “Special Summation techniques in TBI Litigation”
