Season 2: Recent Episodes
The Mentor, Esq.
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest CLE with Kenneth R. Lange, Esq. that talks about settlement negotiation skills and ethics. Settlements are an important part of most cases, as the...
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest series: “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases.” On May 1, Andrew held part 5 of his latest CLE series “Navigating Novel Negligence Cases”. In this...
Join special guest Rosa M. Feeney Esq., for a stand alone episode:“Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022”
On July 13, 2023, Rosa held an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022.
Topics included: What the Act requires, how to comply, how it can be used as a powerful tool in litigation by Plaintiffs and Defendants and how to enforce your rights to the information sought.
Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
Contact Rosa Fenney Esq. at rfeeney@smileylaw.com
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For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.”
In part four, Andrew discusses discovery issues unique to a medical malpractice case and how to properly prepare for the deposition of a physician.
Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case.”
In part two, Andrew covers how to build a successful case with the right experts.
Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:“How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case.”
Part three focuses on Depositions. Topics covered included: The “who”, “how,” “what,” and “why” of deposing construction accident witnesses.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.
On September 7 Andrew presented the first installation of his newest CLE series "How to litigate a construction accident case". In this episode, Andrew reviews NYS Labor Law §240(1), §241(6), §200 and The Industrial Code.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
To view the materials for this episode, click here.
To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.
For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.
The Round Table is back! We're proud to offer a place for lawyers and others in the legal field to share ideas, answer common questions, and connect over shared experiences.
On our July 22 episode, Andrew and guests Rosa Feeney, Esq. and Michael Mezzacappa, Esq. discussed the ins and outs of construction accident cases and answered questions on the topic posed by others in the field. There was plenty to talk about; many thanks to our guests for your insight and for sharing your perspectives.
You can reach Andrew by email at asmiley@smileylaw.com.
To reach either of our guests today, you can contact them at the information below.
Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. The Feeney Law Offices, PLLC Phone: 631-366-3300 Email: Rfeeney@Feeney-Law.com Website: www.Feeney-Law.com
Michael P. MezzacappaKAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN LLP Phone: 914-449-1028 Email: mmezzacappa@kbrlaw.com Website: http://www.kbrlaw.com/
On July 7, Andrew conducted the final presentation of the “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” series, where he tied up loose ends, answered some last questions, and touched on the process of wrapping up a trial.
If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, you can do so by clicking here.
Thank you for your support of this CLE series - it has been a great experience, and we hope to see you in the fall for Andrew's next CLE series, focusing on the trial itself. In the meantime, we hope you'll join for our newest branch of the Mentor, created with this community in mind: the Round Table. We'll have guest panelists and answer your questions, and the next one is on July 22 - register today!
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
Welcome to the Round Table! A place for lawyers and others in the legal field to share ideas, answer common questions, and connect over shared experiences. Community is key in these discussions! Our first episode was on June 16, and Andrew and his guests spent some time talking about how to avoid burnout, their valuable experiences in the field, and their journeys to where they are today.
Many thanks to Judith Maxwell, Esq, Keetick Sanchez, Esq., Charen Kim, Esq., Earl Antonio Wilson, Esq., Daniel Kalish, Esq., and Michelle Stern, Esq for participating and sharing your perspectives! To reach any of our guests, find their information below.
Judith H. Maxwell, Esq., C.P.C.U. Cell: 516-647-7430 E-mail: jhbn36@icloud.com
Keetick L. Sanchez, Esq.K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C Phone: 646-701-7990 Email: ksnyclaw@gmail.com Website: www.accidentlawyer-queens.com
Charen Kim, Esq.Managing Partner / Litigation Attorney CHAREN KIM LAW FIRM Phone: (212) 822-1499 Mobile: (917) 941-0304 Email: c.kim@ckimlawfirm.com
Earl Antonio Wilson, Esq. THE WILSON LAW FIRM LLC Telephone: (718) 522-3249 Fax: (888) 965-6442 Email: wilsonlaw65@gmail.com
Daniel A. Kalish, Esq.Phone: (914) 761-6177 Email: Kalish@PersonalInjuryLawNewYork.com
Michelle J. Stern, Esq., Executive Director NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers Phone: 518-364-4044 (office) Mobile: 917-544-7705 Email: mstern@trialacademy.org
For more information about Andrew Smiley or the Mentor, Esq., visit thementoresq.com.
On June 2, Andrew conducted Part 6 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” where he discussed a key point in any case: the trial. This is the latest installment of a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, you can do so by clicking here.
To see or download the materials for this CLE, click here.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com.
On May 5, Andrew presented part 5 of the 7 part series "How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Series" to an audience of over a thousand lawyers. In this popular episode, he discusses the steps and preparation that goes into pre-trial disclosures and best practices for gearing up for trial. If you are listening and would like to enter the code for CLE credit, you can do so by clicking here.
Click here to view the materials for this CLE.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com.
On April 7, Andrew conducted Part 4 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” where he discussed properly preparing and conducting depositions. This is the latest installment of a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
If you are listening and would like to enter the code for 1.5 CLE credits, you can do so by clicking here.
Click here to view the materials for this CLE.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com.
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On March 3, Andrew conducted Part 3 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. In this episode, he discusses relationships with adversaries, the preliminary conference, and beginning the discovery process.
If you are listening and would like to enter the code for 1.5 CLE credits, you can do so by clicking here.
Click here to view the materials for this CLE.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com.
In Andrew's current CLE series, "How to Litigate a Personal Injury Case", the topic of SUM and UM coverage has come up several times. In fact, it came up so many times during the Q&A sessions that the Mentor, Esq. worked with the Academy to do an entire CLE on the topic!
If you are listening and would like to answer the poll in the program for 1.5 CLE credits, you can do so by emailing the Academy at info@trialacademy.org.
Contact Andrew Smiley at andrew@thementoresq.com.
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On February 3, Andrew conducted Part 2 of “How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case,” a CLE series he is presenting with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. In this episode, he discusses early settlement, jurisdiction, venue, and commencing the lawsuit itself.
If you are listening and would like to enter the code for 1.5 CLE credits, you can do so by clicking here.
Click here to view the materials for this CLE.
Contact Andrew Smiley at Andrew@thementoresq.com
www.smileylaw.com/podcast