Francis J. Smith

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Francis J. Smith: Attorney with O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.
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Biography

Fran is a partner concentrating his practice in the areas of commercial creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. In his commercial creditor’s rights practice, Fran represents commercial lenders in all areas involving troubled loans, including workouts and mortgage foreclosures

Fran is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Commercial Litigation Section, and the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association. Fran is the editor of the Mortgage Foreclosures chapter of the New York State Bar Association Practical Skills Series.

Prior to joining O’Connell & Aronowitz, P.C., Fran was a partner with the firm of McNamee Lochner P.C. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Smith spent eight years with the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, the last six of which were spent as confidential law clerk to the Honorable A. Franklin Mahoney, Presiding Justice of that court.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Appeals
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Creditors' Rights and Collections

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Siena College, B.A., cum laude, 1977
Law School Attended:
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., cum laude, Justinian Society, 1980
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, New York; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2004, U.S. Supreme Court
Birth Information:
Albany, New York, May 10, 1955
ISLN:
903624693

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (3 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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