Andrew P. Smith
Associate
(304) 526-8084
andrew.smith@steptoe-johnson.com
Office: Huntington
Energy
Business
Employment
Litigation
Attorney
J.D. Salmon P. Chase College of Law
B.A. Marshall University
Licensure: WV
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Biography

Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Andrew Smith’s unique combination of critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity.  Andrew routinely utilizes his critical thinking and curiosity to uncover and research the problem and his creativity to develop a solution. Andrew thrives on successfully resolving matters for his clients, but he understands that “winning” doesn’t mean the same thing for every client, and he is sensitive to developing defense strategies that fit with the client’s risk tolerance and business goals. 

Clients consider Andrew the first line of defense when they have a legal need. His clients are from a variety of industries, but primarily from healthcare and manufacturing. He has assisted clients with medical malpractice, labor and employment, premises liability, and personal injury.

Know-How

Alert

WV High Court Affirms Insurance Company’s Interpleader

Work Experience

2013 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011-2012 Law Clerk, Dressman, Benzinger, LaVelle psc
2007-2010 Managing Editor, BlockShopper

Speaking Engagements

"The Hazards of Crossing the Line: How Out of State Employers May Lose Workers’ Compensation Immunity While Temporarily Working in West Virginia," Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Notebook of Articles, 2016

"The Quandaries Associated with Quantifying Cyber Liability Losses," Defense Research Institute (DRI) “Covered Events,” 2016 Issue 1

“Attorney/Client Privilege,” Legal Assistants & Paralegals of Southern West Virginia/National Association of Legal Assistants Meeting, January 2016

"Insuring Marijuana: Complications with Insuring an Industry Growing Like a Weed," First Look: Issues and Developments in Insurance Law, Summer Edition 2015

"Criminal Background Checks: Lingering Questions Remain," Business & Legal Resources West Virginia Employment Law Letter, Vol. 20, No. 9 March 2015

Co-author, "UM/UIM Coverage: A State-by-State Compendium Coverage: Ohio," Defense Research Institute, 2015 edition

"Understanding and Managing Obligations Under the ADA," Society for Human Resource Management Meeting, February 2013

Co-author, "Reporting and Returning Overpayments: Complications, Risks and Headaches Under PPACA," American Health Lawyers Association, Hospitals and Health Systems Rx., Volume 14, Issue 1, May 2012

Key Experience

Won defense verdict at jury trial in favor of emergency room physician in death of patient following discharge from emergency room
Successfully defended insured homeowner in jury trial alleging negligence by the homeowner leading to injuries to a third party
Obtained summary judgment in medical malpractice claim on behalf of health care client

Memberships & Awards

Professional
2019 West Virginia Super Lawyers® Rising Star
Defense Research Institute
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Medical Liability Substantive Committee
Cabell County Bar Association
Student Articles Editor, Northern Kentucky Law Review
Bloom-Bettman Award for highest cumulative GPA, 2011, 2012
Bell Award for the highest grade in Constitutional Law, 2010
Graduated summa cum laude, Chase College of Law
Marshall University Magazine Writer of the Year, 2006
Marshall University Reporter of the Year, 2005
Industry/Civic
Legislative Chair, Tri-State Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Generation Huntington, Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Advisory Committee, W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Marshall University
Vice President, Board of Directors, Charles W. Cammack Children's Center