St. Louis, MO — Brendan A. Smith, a noted attorney with Simmons Hanly Conroy, has built a remarkable career by advocating for clients who have sustained severe injuries due to faulty pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Smith, who joined the firm in 2012, heads the Complex Litigation Department, where he handles cases involving sexual abuse and unsafe consumer products, challenging some of the world’s largest corporations.
Smith’s work is driven by a commitment to justice for individuals harmed by products whose safety was compromised in the pursuit of profits. “These companies prioritize profit over safety, and it is critical that they are held responsible for their actions,” Smith stated, highlighting the ethos of his legal practice.
Over the course of his career, Smith has aided more than a thousand clients and has been instrumental in securing hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation. His efforts have brought relief to victims affected by various medical products including Elmiron, Essure, Zofran, testosterone therapies, and Xarelto.
Recently, his legal endeavors have expanded to include new litigation areas like Bard PowerPort, Tepezza, certain baby formulas, and issues related to rideshare services such as Uber.
Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Smith was influenced early on by his parents, both of whom practiced law. He earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law, focusing on civil litigation. Prior to that, he achieved a bachelor’s degree in English from DePauw University, where he excelled academically and made the Dean’s List.
Smith’s legal expertise has not gone unrecognized. He has been acknowledged by Thomson Reuters as one of the Illinois Rising Stars from 2020 through 2024. The National Trial Lawyers association listed him among the Top 25 Mass Tort Trial Lawyers in Illinois since 2016 and among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the state since 2014. Additionally, he has been noted as a top talent under 40 in the legal field since 2015.
His professional memberships are extensive, including affiliations with the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. He is also a recognized Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International, indicating his commitment to community service.
Smith is licensed to practice law in Missouri, Illinois, and New York, having been admitted to the bar in these states in 2012, 2017, and 2020, respectively.
Through his persistent dedication to holding powerful corporations accountable, Brendan A. Smith has not only advanced his professional career but has also ensured that justice is served for the individuals most affected by corporate oversight.
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