
The attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements and some 100 cases with results of at least $1 million.
What Does Justice Look Like To You?
At Smith LaCien LLP, in Chicago, we get justice by holding negligent parties accountable and getting top-dollar compensation for accident victims. Every single day, we go up against powerful insurance companies, big businesses, medical institutions and other parties that have caused harm due to their careless actions. In the process, we have recovered more than $2 billion in compensation for people like you. We believe that’s what justice looks like.

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Case Results
Traumatic Brain Injury
$18.5 Million
Award won against Paramount Pictures when a young extra was injured during the filming of “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” in the Chicago area
Medical Malpractice
$20 Million
We won $20 million for our client, a college student, who suffered brain damage while undergoing heart surgery.
#1 Ranking In Illinois
Over $70 Million
We have often ranked at the top of client recoveries, including a #1 individual lawyer amount in a Chicago Lawyer magazine survey.

Meet The Attorneys
Todd A. Smith
Founding Partners
As one of the top trial lawyers in the Illinois, Todd Smith, a founding partner in Smith LaCien LLP, regularly confronts… Read more
Brian LaCien
Founding Partners
Brian LaCien is a trial lawyer and founding partner in Smith LaCien LLP. He has a broad range of experience… Read more