PODCAST · education
The Mentor Esq
by Andrew J. Smiley
Andrew J. Smiley Esq., a practicing personal injury lawyer working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP. Andrew has over 2 decades of experience at the top of his field in law. During this podcast, Andrew will teach you how to tap into your potential for legal greatness, and he'll have some guests along the way.
Episodes
-
AI Boot Camp for Trial Lawyers - Part 1
In the latest episode of The Mentor, Esq., Andrew J Smiley, Esq. breaks down the AI fundamentals every trial lawyer needs right now. Andrew lead a practical, no-hype session built for litigators who are tired of the noise and want to know what actually works. You'll discover: How to tell the...
-
Introducing Illuminate: AI for Trial Lawyers
Unlock the future of legal advocacy with AI expert Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. as he reveals the groundbreaking tool that will transform trial practice. In this episode, you'll discover: The story behind Illuminate AI and why tailored AI models outperform general-purpose tools How AI can be trained on...
-
Win Before You Walk In: Part 3
In this episode, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. breaks down the real meaty part of litigation: discovery and depositions. Learn how cases are truly won and lost on this pre-trial battleground through paper discovery and strategic deposition tactics. The Battleground of Discovery: Uncovering the crucial...
-
Ask Rosa - DJ Wars Part Two
The Mentor Esq. Podcast — Ask Rosa Edition This episode brings the clarity and precision of Ask Rosa into The Mentor Esq. series. Rosa Feeney, Esq. breaks down the strategy behind declaratory judgment actions and the discovery that can shape the entire case: What to demand in the claim file How…
more -
Win Before You Walk In: Part 2
In this episode, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. breaks down the strategic art of drafting a complaint. Learn how to meticulously frame your initial pleadings to establish leverage, catch the defense off guard, and set the entire trajectory of your case up for success. The Strategic Narrative: How to tell…
more -
Win Before You Walk In: Part 1
Andrew Smiley, Esq. reveals strategies for early case resolution. Discover how to: • Analyze case ripe-ness and gather vital records • Communicate confidently with opposing counsel • Leverage medical records and coverage law • Use mediation and arbitration for settlements Transform your approach…
more -
Newly Admitted, Now What? Part 2 - 2
Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon share insider tips for courtroom excellence. Discover how to: • Dress to impress and maintain courtroom etiquette • Conduct effective direct and cross-examinations • Authenticate evidence and manage difficult witnesses • Handle surprises and maintain...
-
Newly Admitted, Now What? Part 2 - 1
Unlock the art of trial advocacy with Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon. Learn to: • Dress and prepare for courtroom impact • Craft compelling narratives and handle objections • Organize exhibits and prepare witnesses • Master jury selection and persuasive openings Transform from novice to...
-
Newly Admitted, Now What? Part 1 - 3
Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon discuss the unspoken rules of courtroom conduct. Learn to: • Dress and behave for credibility • Stand and speak with authority • Understand judge-specific rules • Avoid rookie mistakes Enhance your advocacy skills and command respect from judges and peers. Earn 1...
-
Newly Admitted, Now What? Part 1 - 2
Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon share insider tips for new attorneys. Discover how to: • Set the tone with attire and punctuality • Make respectful appearances • Manage unexpected trial surprises • Build trust through professionalism Elevate your legal presence and leave a lasting impression....
-
Newly Admitted, Now What? Part 1 - 1
Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon reveal the secrets to courtroom professionalism. Learn how to: • Dress to command respect • Make impactful appearances • Handle objections and records • Navigate court rules with confidence Transform nerves into credibility and win respect in every courtroom...
-
Ask Rosa - DJ Wars Part One
The Mentor Esq. Podcast — Ask Rosa Edition This episode brings the clarity and precision of Ask Rosa into The Mentor Esq. series. Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. and Jocelyn M. Seitter, Esq. break down the strategy behind declaratory judgment actions: • When to file • How to push back before you sue • What...
-
Racing, Law, and the Power of Mentorship
New Podcast: Racing, Law, and the Power of Mentorship Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. shares how legal prep and race day focus run on the same fuel: mentorship and precision. In this episode, hear how courtroom skills translate to the track, and how mentors like Torsten Gross drive real growth. Torsten…
more -
Federal Court Confidence: Successfully Litigating Personal Injury Cases – Part 2: Depositions in Federal Court
Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the second CLE in his series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew focuses on preparing for and conducting effective depositions in federal court personal injury cases — covering procedural...
-
Federal Court Confidence Part 3: Motion Practice in Federal Court
In Part 3 of the Federal Court Confidence CLE series, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. covers motion practice in federal court personal injury cases. This episode walks attorneys through the strategies and nuances of successful motion practice, including: • Key rules and procedures for federal motions •...
-
Federal Court Confidence: Successfully Litigating Personal Injury Cases – Part 1: Overview of the Federal Court Process
Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the first CLE of his new series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the federal court process and what personal injury attorneys need to know when handling cases in...
-
CLE: Who's on the Hook? Part 4: Litigation and Insurance Issues in SUM Cases
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in SUM Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The...
-
CLE: Who's on the Hook? Part 3: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Premises Liability Cases
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in Premise Liability Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice...
-
Special Episode with Torsten Gross from Just Hands Foundation
Join Andrew Smiley, Esq., with special guest Torsten Gross, for an engaging podcast episode where they discuss the inspiring work of the JustHands Racing organization, its mission to promote inclusivity in motorsports, and the transformative experiences it offers to adaptive racers. Visit the...
-
CLE: Who's on the Hook? Part 2: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Construction Accident Cases
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise when litigating Construction Accident cases. Earn 1...
-
CLE: Who's on the Hook? Part 1: Litigation and Insurance Issues in Ride-Share and Rental Car Accident Cases
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues that arise when litigating Ride-Share and Rental Car Accident Cases. Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with…
more -
CLE: Walking the Line - Settlement Negotiation Skills and Ethics
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest CLE with Kenneth R. Lange, Esq. that talks about settlement negotiation skills and ethics. Settlements are an important part of most cases, as the majority of cases settle at some point in time…
more -
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases - Part 2
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest series: "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases." On June 5, Andrew held part 2 of his latest CLE series "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases". In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know...
-
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases - Part 5
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his latest series: "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases." On May 1, Andrew held part 5 of his latest CLE series "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases". In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know...
-
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases - Part 4
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Navigating Novel Negligence Cases." On April 3, Andrew held part 4 of his latest CLE series "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases". In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know...
-
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases - Part 3
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Navigating Novel Negligence Cases." On March 6, Andrew held part 3 of his new CLE series "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases". In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know…
more -
CLE: Navigating Novel Negligence Cases - Part 1
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Navigating Novel Negligence Cases." On January 3, Andrew held part 1 of his new CLE series "Navigating Novel Negligence Cases". In this episode Andrew shows you everything you need to know...
-
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics - Part 3
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Litigation Back to Basics." On December 6, Andrew held part 3 of his new CLE series "Litigation Back to Basic". In this episode Andrew shows you the proper method for moving items into...
-
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics - Part 2
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Litigation Back to Basics." On November 1, Andrew held part 2 of his new CLE series "Litigation Back to Basic". In this episode Andrew shows you how working with various liability and…
more -
CLE: Litigation Back to Basics - Part 1
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest series:"Litigation Back to Basics." On October 4, Andrew held part 1 of his new CLE series "Litigation Back to Basic". In this episode Andrew shows you how to properly prepare for conducting and...
-
Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022
Join special guest Rosa M. Feeney Esq., for a stand alone episode:"Full Disclosure: The Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022" On July 13, 2023, Rosa held an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act of 2022. Topics included: What the Act requires, how to comply, how it can be used...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 6
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." On June 6, Andrew held part six of his CLE series "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case". In this episode Andrew covers how to properly try a...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 5
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." On May 3, Andrew held part five of his CLE series "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case". In this episode Andrew covers gearing up for the trial....
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 4
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part four, Andrew discusses discovery issues unique to a medical malpractice case and how to properly prepare for the deposition of a physician. Earn…
more -
How Insurance Coverage Counsel can Help Settle Cases
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, and his special guest, Rosa Feeney Esq. Rosa Feeney is the newest member of the Smiley Law team, bringing over 25 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters and her knowledge of the insurance industry. As a leader…
more -
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 3
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part three, Andrew covers who to name in the lawsuit and how to file. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 2
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." In part two, Andrew covers how to build a successful case with the right experts. Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers....
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case - Part 1
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." Part one covers how to screen and select a viable medical malpractice case. To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for…
more -
Giving Back
Can you believe we're kicking off 2023 already? It was a busy 2022, and it went by quickly. In this End of the Year episode, Andrew takes a moment to reflect and share all that has happened, and will happen at the Mentor Esq. More importantly he shares a philosophy he's been developing on "Giving...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case - Part 4
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part four focuses on Motion Practice. Topics covered include how to win summary judgment in a construction accident case. Contact Andrew Smiley at...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case - Part 3
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part three focuses on Depositions. Topics covered included: The "who", "how," "what," and "why" of deposing construction accident witnesses. Contact...
-
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case - Part 2
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his series:"How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case." Part two focuses on Investigation and Commencing the Action. Topics covered will include how to investigate and build a successful construction…
more -
CLE: How to Litigate a Construction Accident Case - Part 1
On September 7 Andrew presented the first installation of his newest CLE series "How to litigate a construction accident case". In this episode, Andrew reviews NYS Labor Law §240(1), §241(6), §200 and The Industrial Code. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] To view the materials for...
-
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 6
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for the finale of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 6 – "The Trial," topics discussed will include direct/cross examination of experts as well as how to present a catastrophic…
more -
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 5
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 5 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 5 – "Mediation and Settlement," topics discussed will include when to mediate, mediator selection, mediation strategy and settlement...
-
Let's Talk About Referrals
In the Fall of 2021, I started hosting 30 minute, One-on-One zoom meetings. Since then I've met with over a hundred lawyers, from new to retired, different practice areas, solo to large firms, and everything in between. Despite the differences, one subject always came up, that is referrals. What…
more -
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 4
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 4 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 4 – "Expert Depositions," topics discussed will include preparation and conduction/defending the deposition of an expert witness....
-
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 3
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 3 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 3 – "Liability & Damages Experts" topics discussed will include working with an automotive engineer, accident reconstructionist,...
-
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 2
Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for Part 2 of "How to Litigate a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case". In Part 2 – "Claims, Notices and Commencing the Action," topics discussed will include which letters, notices and claims to immediately…
more -
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case - Part 1
On February 4, Andrew presented the first installation in a five part CLE series focusing on litigating a catastrophic automobile accident case, with this presentation touching on the beginning of any case: the investigation. This CLE Series was presented with the New York State Academy of Trial...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Andrew J. Smiley Esq., a practicing personal injury lawyer working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP. Andrew has over 2 decades of experience at the top of his field in law. During this podcast, Andrew will teach you how to tap into your potential for legal greatness, and he'll have some guests along the way.
HOSTED BY
Andrew J. Smiley
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Mentor Esq have?
The Mentor Esq currently has 88 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Mentor Esq about?
Andrew J. Smiley Esq., a practicing personal injury lawyer working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP. Andrew has over 2 decades of experience at the top of his field in law. During this podcast, Andrew will teach you how to tap into your potential for legal greatness, and he'll...
How often does The Mentor Esq release new episodes?
The Mentor Esq has 88 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Mentor Esq?
You can listen to The Mentor Esq on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Mentor Esq?
The Mentor Esq is created and hosted by Andrew J. Smiley.
URL copied to clipboard!