Meet Attorney Nick Smart

Nick Smart

Nick received his law degree cum laude from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 2012. During law school, Nick was an articles editor for The Urban Lawyer, interned for the Honorable Ortrie D. Smith for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, was a member of the UMKC Law Review, and was a Westlaw student representative.Nick Smart joined Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. in 2012 and became a shareholder in 2017

Prior to law school, Nick did his undergraduate studies at Southwest Baptist University where he graduated magna cum laude in 2008. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration. After graduating from Southwest Baptist, Nick became a certified public accountant while practicing for BKD, LLP in Springfield, Missouri.

Nick is admitted to practice in all Missouri state courts and the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Missouri. Nick is a member of the Missouri Bar, American Association for Justice, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Nick specializes in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, and product liability.

Year Joined Organization:

2011

Bar Admissions

Missouri
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Education

University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, 2012, JD
Honors: Cum Laude
Southwest Baptist University, 2008, B.S.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major: Accounting & Business Administration – Economics and Finance

Professional Associations and Memberships

The Missouri Bar
American Association of Justice
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

Baird, Lightner, Millsap, & Harpool – Clerk
Von Erdmannsdorff, Mowry & Bartlett – Clerk
The Honorable Ortrie D. Smith, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri – Intern
BKD, LLP – Tax Associate

Other Professional Licenses

Certified Public Accountant

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Our Results

$7 Billion Settlement Against Big Tobacco
$38 Million Verdict. Against Land’s End
$29 Million Verdict. Delayed Diagnosis
$24 Million Settlement. Vehicular design.
$22 Million Deceptive Practices
$21 Million Verdict. Defective Ford Seat Back.
$20 Million Settlement. Commercial case.
$19 Million Verdict. Against American Suzuki.
$16 Million Defective Industrial Equipment
$15 Million Premises Liability
$15 Million Verdict. Cyclist Hit by Motorist.
$15 Million Verdict. Defective Halogen Lamp.
$15 Million Defective Restraint System
$13 Million Settlement. Truck Wreck.
$13 Million Verdict. Negligence against American Family.
$11 Million Verdict. Defective Ford Seat Back.
$10 Million Verdict. Defective Ford Seat Back. Paraplegia.
$10 Million Gross Negligence Against Board of Chiropractors
$8 Million Death of Volunteer Emergency Responder
$8 Million Car Wreck + Related Insurance Bad Faith Claim.
$8 Million Settlement. Product Defect Class, Including Repair.
$7 Million Car Wreck + Related Insurance Bad Faith Claim.
$7 Million Car Wreck. Paraplegia.
$7 Million Work site fall/injury from defective equipment.
$7 Million Death. Electrocution.
$6 Million Judgement. Head Injury to a Minor.
$6 Million Motorcycle Wreck
$6 Million Motorcycle Wreck
$6 Million Slip and Fall
$6 Million Settlement. Automotive Product Liability.
$6 Million MVA with commercial van
$5 Million Medical Malpractice
$5 Million Defective product
$5 Million Car Wreck
$5 Million Insurance Bad Faith/Legal Malpractice
$5 Million Motorcycle Wreck
$5 Million Propane Explosions
$4 Million Settlement. Lung Injury.
$4 Million Settlement. Trucking Case.
$4 Million Verdict Against U-Haul for Defective Tow-Dolly.
$4 Million Defective Exercise Equipment
$4 Million Defective Industrial Manufacturing System and Co-Employee Claim
$4 Million Settlement. Automotive Product Liability.
$4 Million Settlement. Automotive Product Liability.
$4 Million Daughter’s claim against father/driver
$4 Million Defective Vehicular Fuel System Against Insolvent Manufacturer
$4 Million Settlement. Death. Trucking Case.
$4 Million MVA
$4 Million Trucking case
$4 Million Truck Wreck
$4 Million Injury By Animal
$4 Million Settlement. Adverse Reaction to Ingested Product.
$3 Million Summary Judgment
$3 Million Work site fall/injury from defective equipment
$3 Million Defective Premises
$3 Million Defective Premises
$3 Million Truck wreck
$3 Million MVA
$3 Million Settlement. Truck Wreck.
$3 Million Boat Wreck
$3 Million Car Wreck
$3 Million Settlement. Automotive Product Liability.
$3 Million Settlement. Car Wreck + Related Insurance Bad Faith Claim.
$3 Million Medical Malpractice
$3 Million Verdict. Car Wreck.
$3 Million Verdict. Medical Malpractice.
$2 Million Settlement. Automotive Product Liability.
$2 Million Defective Heart Product
$2 Million Defective Vehicular Design Against Insolvent Manufacturer
$2 Million Insurance Bad Faith Claim
$2 Million Slip and Fall Verdict
$2 Million Verdict. Car Wreck.
$2 Million Verdict. Defective Seat Belt. Personal Injury.
$2 Million Medical Malpractice
$2 Million Insurance Bad Faith
$2 Million Propane Explosion
$2 Million Propane Explosion
$2 Million Defective Premises
$2 Million Car Wreck in Germany
$2 Million Failure to Diagnose Condition
$2 Million Bad Faith Claim
$2 Million Car Wreck
$2 Million Fraternity Assault
$2 Million Wrongful Termination
$2 Million Uninsured motorist claim
$2 Million Shot in Shoulder at Night Club
$1 Million Inadequate Supervision of a Minor by a Church
$1 Million Fee Dispute Case
$1 Million MVA Verdict
$1 Million Negligent Supervision at Camp
$1 Million Operation of 4-Wheeler by a Minor Due to Negligent Supervision
$1 Million Failure to Diagnose Fatal Condition
$1 Million Failure to Provide Safe Work Place
$1 Million Defective Farm Implement
$1 Million Contraindicated Prescription
$1 Million Death
$1 Million Defective Battery Installation
$1 Million Death. Negligent Restraint.
$1 Million Death. Roof Crush.

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Testimonials

Thank you again for all you and your team did in the name of justice.
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your work on the case regarding my grandmother Virginia Jenkins. It is with a grateful heart that I write you for accepting this case. Not only for accepting it, but seeing it through to justice being served and acceptance of responsibility by the facility for their negligent actions. All the efforts, attempting to positively impact the future care of others within this health care facility, have been worth the hours of diligent work to accomplish the task. My grandmother would be proud to know that her death was not in vain. Thank you again for all you and your team did in the name of justice.”

Christine Waldrop
They went to bat for me and my family – and then some!
“In July of 2011 I was in a horrific accident. There were 2 commercial vehicles involved – one was a tractor/trailer/semi. I was not at fault at all, It was pretty much my worst nightmare – driving home from work – minding my own business – and whack!!!!! I was almost killed. My life, and my family’s world was instantly turned upside down. Within a week, a family member recommended that we hire SGB, and we are so thankful that we did. They immediately put an entire team on my case. 2 attorneys, a nurse paralegal, a paralegal, investigators, experts, accident reconstructionists – plus all the support staff they have to help work on a case like mine. They kept in constant contact with us and advised my family how to handle so many issues, as they arose. I was in the hospital for 2 months and in rehab for literally years. There were so many bills. We got frequent updates on my case from SGB and whenever we called them to update them on my condition or to ask questions, they always knew what was going on with my case and someone on the team was always available. They are the true experts at what they do – and they do not advertise (because they are the best) – DO NOT hire a lawyer because you see them on T.V.!!!!! By SGB taking so much weight off our family, I was able to focus 100% on recovering the best I could from my injuries. One of the first things Steve and Neil told me from the start, was for me to focus on getting better, and they would take care of everything else on the legal end. And they did. I can’t thank them enough for all they did. Not just obtaining an outstanding conclusion to my case, but for the caring and kindness the entire team/firm showed me and my family, through-out the entire legal process. They went to bat for me and my family – and then some. Thank-you SGB.”

Cindy Hess
They Know How to Listen.
“Could not have asked for better representation. They are always willing to listen and to explain all of the options.They are sincere and actually fight for what is right. My children lost their father due to wrongful death, and while there is no way to bring him back, they did all they could to help. I can't say enough good about everyone from the Paralegals to the Attorney's. Sincerely grateful for they tried to do, and for what they did.”

Monika Feeney
I would like to thank you for making it possible to continue my education at MSU.
“I would like to thank you for your kind donation to me through the Foundations Scholarship Fund at Missouri State University. Without selfless donations like yours, dreams would be harder to achieve for individuals like me. I am the daughter of loving parents who struggled their entire life to make sure my life was better than theirs. Neither of my parents made it past a high school education. My mother is one of the strongest women I know, making sure my sister and I were well taken care of throughout my father's seven-year battle with cancer. She laid the foundation to show me how to be a strong single mom after my father passed away. After starting school in June of 2013, my world turned upside down nearly over night leaving me with less that $50.00 to my name, no house, no vehicle, only a dream to chase. By riding a bike to class 12 miles every day, working two jobs, and saving like crazy, I was able to secure a 600 sq. ft., one-bedroom apartment. It was not much, but it was our home. From the hopes of making better life than living in extreme poverty, I worked hard to keep my grades high and graduated in May 2015 from Ozarks Technical Community College with a 3.3 GPA and enrolled at Missouri State University. I have continued to work hard at MSU to maintain a competitive GPA.
Not only will the funds from your donation help with books and tuition, but they also make it possible for me to continue to dedicate volunteer hours to our beautiful community with Ozarks Food Harvest, The American Red Cross and the Victim's Center. I feel I can truly make a difference in our community through the unique life experiences, compassion and empathy paired with a bachelor degree in the field of psychology with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Ultimately I would like to attend graduate school, and explore options beyond to be able to positively influence other with my knowledge and ideas. Again I would like to thank you for making it possible to continue my education at MSU, and to help relieve some of the financial burden in obtaining my degree.”
Thank you for your perseverance and kindness in honoring my father’s life and fighting to bringing his abuse to light
“Thank you for your perseverance and kindness in honoring my father’s life and fighting to bringing his abuse to light”

Harry A

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