The Mentor, Esq.

We hope you enjoy this highly rated podcast hosted by Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. and featuring interviews with other experts in law and litigation, CLE and educational series, and great legal advice.

Hosted ByAndrew J. Smiley, Esq.

We hope you enjoy this highly rated podcast hosted by Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. and featuring interviews with other experts in law and litigation, CLE and educational series, and great legal advice.


All Episodes

CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 1

– Click Image to See Video Page – On February 4, Andrew presented the first installation in a five part CLE series focusing on litigating a catastrophic automobile accident case. 1 CLE Credit

CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 5

– Click Image to see Video Page – January 5, Andrew presented the final CLE in the Anatomy of a Trial series, focusing on closing arguments. 1 CLE Credit.

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 of Trial Lawyers.

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.

CLE: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case Series Part 7

– Click Image to see Video Page – In this episode, Andrew presents the final installment of this 7 part CLE series as he discusses how to wrap up a case. 1.5 CLE credits.

The Round Table

– Click Image to see Video Page – Welcome to the Round Table, a place for lawyers and those in the legal field to exchange ideas and connect over shared experiences. Andrew recorded this first session on June 16 with six great guests.