Derek T. Smith

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Derek T. Smith: Attorney with Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
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For nearly thirty years, I, Derek Smith, have dedicated my legal career to fighting for the rights of victims of sexual harassment and discrimination since 1995. With our offices in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Florida, the Derek Smith Law Group isn’t just another firm—it’s a beacon of hope for those who have faced injustice in the workplace.

My passion for this work stems from a deep understanding of the profound impact sexual harassment and discrimination can have on an individual’s life. It’s more than just an inconvenience; it can shatter confidence, damage careers, and create a toxic work environment.

That’s why I take a personal approach to every case. You’re not just a case file – you’re a person who deserves to be heard and treated with respect. We have the pleasure and honor of representing people from all different careers, from blue-collar workers to world famous celebrities.

(Also at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Office) (Also Of Counsel to Akin Law Group) (Also Of Counsel to Arce Law Group, P.C.)

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Discrimination
  • Employment
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wage & Hour Law – Employee
  • Whistleblower – Qui Tam
  • Wrongful Termination - Employee
  • Workplace Retaliation After Reporting Misconduct
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • Child Sexual Abuse Attorney

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.A., 1991
Law School Attended:
Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, New York; 1996, New Jersey; 1996, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania; 2019, Florida; 2020, California; 2007, District of Columbia
Memberships:
New York State Trial Lawyers; National Employment Lawyers Association; NELA/NY. NELY/Philadelphia
Languages:
French and English and Spanish
Birth Information:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reported Cases:
Kaptan v Danchig, 19 A.D.3d 456; 796 N.Y.S.2d 706, 2005; Rosario v. Universal Truck & Trailer serv., 7 A.D.3d 306, 779 N.Y.S.2d 1, 2004 N.Y. App. Div.; Sohan v. Long Island College Hosp., 282 A.D.2d 597, 723 N.Y.S.2d 384, 2001 N.Y. App. Div.; S&T Bank v. Spectrum Cabinet Sales, 247 A.D.2d 373, 668 N.Y.S.2d 641, 1998 N.Y. App. Div.; Speight v. City of New York, 309 A.D.2d 501, 765 N.Y.S.2d 28, 2003 N.Y. App. Div.; Graham v. Neutrogena, New York Law Journal, January 4, 2000.
ISLN:
910712604

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