Stuart S. Smith

Offices: Pennsylvania
Of Counsel

Stuart S. Smith is a senior trial attorney admitted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, with extensive experience litigating complex matters in both state and federal courts. His practice focuses primarily on commercial disputes, insurance coverage, toxic torts, healthcare, and products liability.

Stuart has served as both trial and lead counsel, achieving successful outcomes-including multimillion‑dollar results-for a diverse range of clients in the manufacturing, construction, commercial business, and professional services sectors. His background reflects a deep command of high‑stakes litigation and a proven ability to navigate challenging, technical, and multifaceted cases.

Stuart is a veteran of more than 49 marathons and 50Ks, completed across 44 states and Washington, D.C.

Experience
Stuart represents clients in complex litigation matters before the American Arbitration Association and various other alternative dispute resolution forums. He has also served as an arbitrator in Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

Stuart previously served on the Professional Liability Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and in the American Bar Association's House of Delegates. He has held several leadership roles, including President of the Delaware County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division.

News Insights

January 16, 2026

Russo & Gould Appoints Trishe L.A. Hynes to Partner - January 1, 2026

Russo & Gould is pleased to announce the elevation of Trishe Hynes to partner, effective January 1, 2026. Trishe joined Russo & Gould as a senior associate in 2020 and has since advised clients on a wide range of matters, including New York State Labor Law violations, construction defects, high exposure multi-party motor vehicle accidents, appellate advocacy, and insurance coverage issues. Clients value her laser focus and fluency in managing all aspects of litigation, from appeals, motion practice, and court appearances to oral arguments, depositions, and hearings.

October 27, 2025

Russo & Gould Attorneys Lead DANY CLE on Summary Jury Trials

On October 9, 2025, attorneys from Russo & Gould LLP took center stage at the Defense Association of New York (DANY) CLE seminar, The Nuts and Bolts of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice, held at the State Insurance Fund Building in Lower Manhattan.

October 27, 2025

Russo & Gould Leads Courtroom Medicine and Mock Trial Session at Buffalo Claims Association Education Day

Russo and Gould is proud to have been a presenter at the Buffalo Claims Association annual Education Day event on October 15.