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Dana K. Smith

Dana K. Smith

Ward Law Group, PLLC
  • Workers' Compensation
  • New Hampshire
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John L Ward
John L Ward February 6, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have worked with Attorney Smith for many years and have enjoyed working with him as a colleague. Dana is a fighter and will always push for the best results for his clients.
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Biography

Attorney Smith is the Senior Associate Attorney at Ward Law Group, PLLC and concentrates his practice on the area of Workers’ Compensation law. He previously worked as an associate attorney at Paul English Law, a general practice law firm in Manchester, NH. After practicing both Family and Workers’ Compensation law, he now seeks to focus on advocating and representing injured employees.

Attorney Smith graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2009, receiving a dual bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies and English/Journalism. He then went on to law school at the University of New Hampshire School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2013. While in law school, Attorney Smith interned as a private investigator and Rule 36 Attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender, mediated small claims cases in the Concord District Court, and did a full-time legal residency at Normand Higham in Manchester.

Attorney Smith is currently a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service in addition to having a seat as a “Young Professional” at the USA500 Club’s New Hampshire division. He also served on the Kreiva Academy’s Board of Trustees from 2020-2022. He regularly appears in Concord at the New Hampshire Department of Labor as well as before the Compensation Appeals Board for Workers’ Compensation hearings.

In 2021, Attorney Smith was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of New Hampshire’s Rising Stars in the legal field – an award given in recognition of professional achievement and is earned annually by less than 2.5 percent of qualified attorneys from each state. He is also recognized in the fields of Workers’ Compensation and has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney for four consecutive years .

Practice Area
Workers' Compensation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Hampshire
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Senior Associate Attorney
Ward Law Group, PLLC
- Current
Attorney
Patch, Fitzgerald and Ward, PA
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Managing Attorney
Law Offices of Dana K. Smith
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Attorney
Law Office of Paul C. English
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Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law
J.D. (2013)
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University of New Hampshire
B.A. (2009) | English/Journalism and Justice Studies
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations
New Hampshire Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee
Chairman
- Current
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USA500 New Hampshire Club
Young Professional Seat
- Current
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New Hampshire Bar Association  # 265337
Member
- Current
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New Hampshire Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service
Member
- Current
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Kreiva Academy Public Charter School
Board of Trustees
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Workers' Compensation Practice Can Be More Like "Good Will Hunting" than "A Few Good Men"
New Hampshire Bar News
Parenting Planned
Manchester Ink Link
Certifications
Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Websites & Blogs
Website
Firm Website
Blog
Firm Blog
Contact & Map
Ward Law Group PLLC
28 Webster Street
Manchester, NH 03104
Telephone: (603) 232-5220
Fax: (603) 232-5230
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
2 Whitney Road, #11
Concord, NH 03301
Toll-Free: (603) 945-8388
Fax: (603) 232-5230
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
180 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
Telephone: (603) 605-1488
Fax: (603) 232-5230
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
1 Tara Boulevard, Suite 200
Nashua, NH 03062
Toll-Free: (603) 384-3272
Fax: (603) 232-5230
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
155 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telephone: (603) 605-1133
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
300 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Plymouth, NH 03264
Telephone: (603) 606-9643
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ward Law Group, PLLC
102 Seavey Street
North Conway 03860
Telephone: (603) 605-8407
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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