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Brian LaCien Interviewed on “WGN Investigates”

Smith LaCien founding partner Brian LaCien and the firm’s client Tyler Meier discuss the importance of getting automotive recalls repaired during a “WGN Investigates” TV segment on the June 30, 2021, evening newscast. Courtesy of WGN

April 18, 2021

A past President of the American Association of Justice, Todd Smith was invited to conduct an interview with its CEO Linda Lipsen for a profile in the April 2021 issue of Trial magazine.
Skyline

March 10 - March 16, 2021

Todd Smith Selected by his Peers at #2 lawyer in Illinois
Skyline noted in its March 10, 2021 edition that Todd was named the #2 lawyer in all categories in the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers magazine.
Chicago Lawyer

February/March, 2021

Launching a new firm during the pandemic? Todd Smith is surprised it didn’t ruin his plans.
Todd is featured in the February-March, 2021 issue of Chicago Lawyer magazine, discussing the challenges of running a law practice remotely.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Flu fiasco of ’76 offers lesson in fight to immunize public against COVID-19

Partner Todd Smith wrote a thoughtful article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin about the Flu fiasco of ’76 and the lessons we can learn in immunizing the public against COVID-19.

Lawyer Limelight: Todd A. Smith

Lawdragon featured Todd Smith in their popular Limelight section.
Justice in the age of Covid 19?

Justice in the Age of Covid-19?

In the fall 2020 issues of Best Lawyers Midwest magazine, Todd A. Smith writes about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has significantly impacted the way justice is delivered across the U.S.

Immunize People – Not Corporate Wrongdoing, by Todd A. Smith

Efforts to find an effective COVID-19 vaccine to protect the public are well underway, and some show great promise. Meanwhile, our only recourse is protection of another kind: face coverings, hand sanitizer, social distancing and quarantine.
Illinois State Bar Association

Smith LaCien Founding Partner Todd A. Smith Named to 2021 Best Lawyers List

Illinois State Bar Association “Bar News” story from August 4, 2020 on Todd A. Smith included in 2021 list of Best Lawyers in America.

What Can Be Learned from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?

An insightful article comparing society’s Covid-19 response to reforms after the famous 1911 fire, by partner Todd A. Smith. Featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 13, 2020.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Brian LaCien Selected for AAJ Board of Governors

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s June 19, 2020 people in the news hails partner Brian LaCien for his selection to the Association of Justice Board of Governors.

Sterigenics Lawsuit continues on in the Circuit Court of Cook County against toxic polluter.

The Sun-Times covered this important story, as Todd A. Smith continues representing residents harmed by toxins released into a local suburban neighborhood. Article July 19, 2019.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Smith, LaCien Launch Own Firm

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin May 4, 2020 article on our new firm, giving more background on, and interview quotes from, our founding partners. It also explores the firm’s goals and the transition of pending cases.

Todd A. Smith

Legal Eagles - Congratulations to Todd A. Smith

Skyline news story on Smith LaCien LLP featuring Todd A. Smith, May 20, 2020 and the launch of the new firm.

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Smith LaCien LLP to Concentrate in Catastrophic Injury, Medical Malpractice

Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, two of Chicago’s top trial lawyers, have launched the firm Smith LaCien LLP, concentrating in catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

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Press Releases

July 6, 2021

Allyson Cox Joins Smith LaCien LLP – Trial Lawyers in Chicago

February 22, 2021

Smith LaCien Founding Partner Todd A. Smith Named to 2021 Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America

February 16, 2021

Smith LaCien Founding Partner Brian LaCien Named to List of 2021 SuperLawyers in Illinois

February 10, 2021

Chicago Trial Attorney Todd A. Smith Rated Number 2 Top Lawyer in All Practice Areas by 94,000 Illinois Attorneys

November 9, 2020

Smith LaCien LLP Selected for Inclusion On 2021 Best Law Firms List

August 26, 2020

Smith LaCien LLP Files New Lawsuits Against Those Responsible For The Emission of Ethylene Oxide in the Willowbrook Area

August 3, 2020

Smith LaCien Founding Partner Todd A. Smith Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List

June 12, 2020

Smith LaCien Founding Partner Brian LaCien Elected to Serve On Board of Governors of American Association of Justice

May 4, 2020

Andrew W. Mason Joins Smith LaCien LLP in Chicago

May 4, 2020

Chicago Law Firm Launch Smith LaCien LLP to Concentrate in Catastrophic Injury, Wrongful Death

News Archives

Leading Lawyers

Leading Lawyers Profiles Todd A. Smith

Leading Lawyers magazine 2019 in-depth profile feature on our founding partner, Todd Smith, and a perspective on his career as a leader among trial lawyers.

Leadership Named for Sterigenics Suits

Leading Lawyers magazine 2019 in-depth profile feature on our founding partner, Todd Smith, and a perspective on his career as a leader among trial lawyers.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Leadership Named for Sterigenics Suits

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s article from October 29, 2019 including co-lead counsel Todd Smith on a commercial sterilizing company that emitted carcinogens into a local suburban community.

bike incident

City Settles for $9.5M with Cyclist

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s September 19, 2019 story on a cyclist who suffered traumatic brain injury after an accident due to a poorly maintained bike route.

Pedestrian Hit in Lot to Get $3.5M

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s article from January 30, 2019 on a woman who received a $3.5M settlement for injuries she sustained in a grocery store parking lot.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Contracted Doctors at Peoria Hospital Keep Liability in Play

An article from January 12, 2018 on overturning the dismissal of a malpractice case, represented by Todd Smith and Brian LaCien.

Air bags

$702.7M Class Settlement on Air Bags OK’d

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s article from March 1, 2018 on settlement with Honda and Nissan led by co-lead counsel Todd Smith.

bike incident

Brian LaCien Profiled in Emerging Lawyers Magazine

Emerging Lawyers 2016 profile of our partner Brian LaCien and his exceptional performance in personal injury law.

Helicopter Article

$8.15M Deal in Helicopter Fatality Case

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s article on Todd Smith and Brian LaCien’s setting a state record for a helicopter liability case.

Parties in motorcycle crash settle for $8M

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s  story on settlement for victims of a motorcycle crash represented by Todd Smith and Brian LaCien.

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Camp to Pay $4.5M to Settle Family’s Lawsuit

An article covering the settlement for a family, represented by Todd Smith and Brian LaCien, whose son drowned at summer camp. 

Chicago Sun Times

$18.5M Settlement in Transformers Accident

A Chicago Sun-Times story on a settlement obtained by Todd Smith on behalf of a movie extra who suffered a brain injury on the set of a Transformers movie.

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