Eric A. Smith

Eric A. Smith

Insurance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Boston, Massachusetts
1+ years experience
Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC
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One Boston Place, 37th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
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Bio

Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation.Prior to entering private practice, Eric was an Assistant Attorney General, Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau, in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. He also served as law clerk to the Honorable Walter Jay Skinner, United States District Judge.Recent Matters Include:Represented the liquidators of large property/casualty insurance companies in complex disputes with corporate claimants and reinsurers, including disputes over coverage for asbestos and environmental claims, and in disputes over procedures in insurer liquidations.Represent insurance regulators in examinations and reorganizations of insurance companies.Represented insurers and others in coverage and other contractual disputes. Eric is a regulatory attorney, focusing on the insurance sector. He represents state insurance regulators in the liquidation, rehabilitation and examination of insurance companies, as well as handling administrative, insurance coverage, reinsurance and other disputes and litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Eric was an Assistant Attorney General, Administrative Law Division, Government Bureau, in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. He also served as law clerk to the Honorable Walter Jay Skinner, United States District Judge. Recent Matters Include:

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Best Lawyers in America©, 2024, 2026 (included in Insurance Law, Boston)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

  • Harvard University, B.A.
  • Stanford University, J.D.

Reviews

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Christopher Richardson

2 months ago

Knowledgeable Insurance Regulatory Attorney

I engaged Eric A. Smith at Davis, Malm & D'Agostine PC for a complex insurance regulatory matter involving a department of insurance investigation. Eric's expertise in insurance sector regulations, particularly in the context of examinations and liquidations, proved invaluable. His education from both Harvard and Stanford, combined with his recognition as a Best Lawyer in America for Insurance Law, gave me confidence from the start. Eric's approach was methodical and well-informed, and he provided clear, practical solutions to help us navigate the regulatory process. While his legal acumen is exceptional, I did notice that response times to emails could be quicker, especially during high-volume periods. Overall, I highly recommend Eric for any insurance regulatory or examination-related legal needs - his deep knowledge and professional background are truly impressive.

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