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Attorney Intel recently announced its 25 Notable Attorneys of Pennsylvania for 2023. Hickey Smith Dodd Senior Counsel Damian Sammons made the shortlist, which includes award-winning attorneys, environmental pioneers, and veterans of the legal field. Damian’s practice focuses on toxic torts, product liability, construction design defects, and commercial and general liability matters. Read more about Damian’s recent recognition here, and about his background and practice here. Read More

Experienced Senior Counsel Adds Depth To New York Insurance Defense Practice Group

Hickey Smith Dodd LLP is pleased to announce that Dominic Boone, Esq. has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Insurance Defense Practice Group in New York. Mr. Boone brings more than twenty years of experience representing clients in all aspects of property damage and personal injury matters, including matters catastrophic injuries and traumatic brain injuries. His practice includes the defense of claims involving alleged New York labor law violations, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, general and premises liability, construction defects, and automobile accidents. Read More

Risk and Insurance Magazine highlights case study: Tackling Rising Litigation Costs

In 2017, the North American division of one of the 20 largest general insurance and reinsurance carriers worldwide selected Hickey Smith Dodd to participate in its “Outsourced Staff Counsel Pilot Program.” Based on prior experience, members of the carrier’s management team believed that a well-executed internal staff counsel program typically results in significantly lower legal spend and shorter cycle times as compared to the engagement of retained counsel, while at the same time providing comparable or better outcomes for the claims litigated. The objective of the pilot was to test whether an outside (non-captive) law firm could effectively implement cost- and time-saving elements of an internal staff counsel model. Read More

Senior Counsel Brings 25+ Years of Experience To New York Insurance Defense Practice Group

Hickey Smith Dodd LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher H. Caiazzo, Esq. has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Insurance Defense Practice Group in New York. Mr. Caiazzo brings more than twenty-five years of experience representing clients in all aspects of general and premises liability, New York labor law, and professional liability matters—including medical device and dental malpractice litigation. Read More

Law firm recognizes the contributions of Legal Operations Partner Christian E. Dodd

Hickey Smith LLP, a unique, process-driven, technology-enabled law firm designed to deliver greater value to clients, is proud to announce that it has changed its name to Hickey Smith Dodd LLP. Read More