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Episodes of the Mentor, Esq.
Find a list of episodes below, or click here to sort by category. Click the episode title to find a full description, video, and links to CLE credits on applicable episodes.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 4
- Click Image to see Video Page - On December 1, Andrew presented a CLE on best practices for a great cross examination. 1 CLE credit.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 3
- Click Image to see Video Page - On November 3, Andrew presented a CLE on how to effectively perform direct examinations. 1 CLE credit.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 2
- Click Image to see Video Page - On October 6, Andrew presented a CLE on how to prepare and deliver a great opening statement. 1 CLE credit.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 1
- Click Image to see Video Page - On September 10, Andrew presented a CLE on how to select a jury. This is the first installment of his "Anatomy of a Trial" CLE Series that he is presenting with the New York State Academy...
The Round Table: Talking Construction Accident Cases
- Click Image to see Video Page - The Round Table is back! On July 22, Andrew talked with Rosa Feeney and Michael Mezzacappa about construction accident cases.
Ebook Series Available Now!
Check out the available books with content straight from the, “How to Litigate a Personal Injury Case” CLE series. If you’ve missed the podcast episodes, you can listen to the episodes here, or click below to download the books.
Meet the Host
ANDREW J. SMILEY, ESQ.
PARTNER, SMILEY & SMILEY, LLP.
A practicing personal injury lawyer with over 2 decades of experience working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP., Andrew is at the top of his field in law. He is also a lecturer, leader, and is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers as well as the Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys racing Porsches with the Porsche Club of America Sim Racing League and track days at Lime Rock Park.
Season 3 – Episode 5: Enjoy the Journey
- Click Image to see Video Page - Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are still seeing ripple effects in the field of law.