Robert G. Smith

Law Firm Overview

New York Divorce and Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert G. Smith

Robert G. Smith is a nationally recognized divorce and criminal defense lawyer who has made nearly 200 appearances on Court TV and has appeared on a broad array of television shows, such as David Letterman, Sally Jesse Raphael, Monteil Williams, Ricky Lake, Jackie Mason, Maury Povich, 9 Broadcast Plaza, and Newstalk. Mr. Smith has served as trial and appellate lawyer in numerous high-profile divorce and felony criminal cases.

In many of his talk show appearances, Robert G. Smith has provided the men’s point of view in issues related to child custody and divorce. In his private practice, Mr. Smith represents both men and women clients. He is equally comfortable in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law 5%
• Family Law 95%
• Business Valuation
• Executive Compensation
• Real Estate
• White Collar Crime
• Commercial Litigation
• Custody & Visitation
• Litigation & Appeals

Published Works

• Comment, 26 Rutgers Law Rev. 383, 1973

Representative Cases

• People v. Borriello, 155 Misc. 2d 261 (S.Ct. Kings Co 1992)
• Mars Productions Corp. v. U.S. Media Corp., 169 A.D.2d 550 (1st Dept 1991)
• People v. Beatty, 168 A.D.2d 683 (2nd Dept 1990)
• Fridman v. Fridman, 120 A.D.2d 491 (1st Dept 1986)
• Anderson v. Anderson, 111 A.D.2d 730 (1985)
• Fendler v. Thorne, 83 A.D.2d 803 (1st Dept 1982)
• Weyerhaeuser v. Weyerhaeuser, 79 A.D.2d 902 (1st Dept 1981)
• Con Edison v. City of New York, 44 N.Y.2d 536 (1978)
• City of New York v. State of Board of Equalization and Assessment, 60 A.D.2d 932 (3rd Dept 1978)
• Stream v. Sportscar Salon, 91 Misc.2d 99 (Civ.Ct.Queens Co. 1977)
• Wolfe v. Wolfe, 86 Misc.2d 313 (Ct.Nassau Co. 1976)
• Wolff v. Illustrated World Encyclopedia, 34 N.Y.2d 834 (1974)

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Criminal Law, White Collar Crimes, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employee, Family Law, Custody & Visitation, Litigation & Appeals, Real Estate Law, Taxation Law