Edward D. Laird, Jr.

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Edward D. Laird, Jr.: Attorney with Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Laird concentrates his legal practice on the defense of product liability, transportation, medical malpractice, toxic tort and other liability claims. He defends various product manufacturers, transportation companies, and commercial carriers. Mr. Laird has successfully defended lawsuits on behalf of physicians and hospitals in various medical specialties including obstetrics, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, surgery, ophthalmology, and critical care, including representation before the State of New York Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). For over 25 years, Mr. Laird has received the highest "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell. He has been recognized for many successive years as a "Best Lawyer in America" (Product Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation) and as a "Super Lawyer" (Product Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation). He has lectured on trial practice, medical malpractice, product liability, and transportation litigation topics. He is admitted to practice in all courts in New York and in Vermont. His practice areas include Commercial Litigation, Transportation and Logistics, Professional Liability, Product Liability, Tort Defense, Health Care Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Aviation, Hospitality and Retail Liability, and Insurance Law.

RECOGNITION:

Martindale-Hubbell, “AV” Attorney Rating – Judicial Edition

Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyer (2009-present)

Best Lawyers® in America, Best Lawyer (2013-present)

Top Rated” New York Lawyer, American Lawyer Media

New York Bar Foundation, Fellow

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Product Liability Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Negligence Law
  • Transportation
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Oswego, B.A., cum laude, 1974
Law School Attended:
Western New England College, J.D., 1977
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, New York; 1978, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court; 1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1995, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Memberships:
Albany County, New York State and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Association.
Birth Information:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1952
ISLN:
905674290

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518-245-6498  Phone

518-587-4140  Fax

www.carterconboy.com/attorneys/edward-d-laird-jr

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