Attorneys
Brian W. Smith 
Milford, Connecticut
Partner
phone (203) 783-1200
fax (203) 878-2235
email bsmith@bmdlaw.com

Brian W. Smith is a Partner at Berchem Moses and Devlin in Milford, Connecticut where he also serves as the Litigation Supervisor. 

His extensive litigation practice has seen him try cases both inside and outside of Connecticut in state court, federal court, bankruptcy court as well as arbitration forums.  The wide range of legal issues he has tried to conclusion before a jury includes civil rights, personal injury, product liability, breach of contract, premises liability, construction contracts, defamation, wrongful termination, negligent supervision and professional malpractice.  He litigated groundbreaking issues in Ganim v. Smith & Wesson (municipal claim against gun manufacturers) and the prison overcrowding cases that were consolidated before Judge Jose Cabranes from 1981 to 1987.

In addition to traditional court forums, Mr. Smith has represented clients before licensing boards, the Freedom of Information Commission, the Department of Labor, the Workers' Compensation Commission and the Office of the Claims Commissioner. 

Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Smith has been active as a faculty member for trial practice seminars given by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Bar Association, as well as serving as a judge for various mock trial competitions.  Mr. Smith is a member of the Milford Bar Association, Bridgeport Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, American Bar Association and other professional groups.

Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation
Insurance Defense Litigation
Insurance Law
Insurance Coverage Counsel
Bar Admissions:
Connecticut, 1981
U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1982
Education:
Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1981
J.D.
Honors: Phi Alpha Delta


University of Buffalo, 1978
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Faculty, Jury Trials, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 - 1997


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Milford Bar Association
Member


Bridgeport Bar Association
Member


Connecticut Bar Association
Member


American Bar Association
Member


American Trial Lawyers Association
Member


Connecticut Prison Association, 1982 - 1987
Director, Legal Services


Past Employment Positions:
Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C., Litigation Supervisor, 2003


Yale Undergraduate Mock Trial Competition, Judge, 2003


Birth Information:
New York, New York, United States of America