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

Honors & Awards

US News Best Lawyers Ones to Watch: 2021 - 2022
Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2019-2021

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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

Highly recommend to anyone
“We highly recommend this firm to anyone. Our lawyers were Steve Garner and Nick Smart. They and their team took excellent care of us and kept us well informed of everything going on with our case. We felt they got to know us and our family and truly looked after our best interests. Our case was handled with true professionalism and integrity throughout. We still feel like we are a part of their family even over a year after our case was resolved. If you need an attorney, this is your team!”

Phillip and Lisa McCroskey
We are forever grateful.
“I was the victim of medical malpractice. A friend gave us the name of several attorneys including Steve Garner with Strong-Garner-Bauer. After talking with a few and deciding to go with Mr. Garner, we were blessed beyond all our expectations. The entire staff was wonderful – professional, dedicated, hard-working, compassionate regarding our situation and there for us every time we had a question. After winning our case at trial, in a county known for difficulties in trying malpractice cases, we then had to fight to retain our verdict on appeal. Going all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court we ultimately won when our verdict was upheld. Mr. Garner and his team fought for us every step of the way (when many others would have quit, in our opinion). God bless each one of you for your tireless efforts on our behalf. We are forever grateful.”

Pastor Roger H. and his wife, Carla H.
We are forever in your debt.
“We could never express the amount of gratitude we have for you and your firm and the impact you have had on our lives. I’m sure you get thank you notes all the time but we wanted to be sure you knew that we understand the sacrifice you made for us. Although there were definite obstacles and risks (that really affected you the most) you never gave anything but your best efforts, we recognize that and are grateful. We understand that we never reached the part of the trial that you worked so hard far, you are so appreciated. We are humbled by the sincerity and compassion you have to us and it will never forgotten. You’re a group of people that we are honored to have worked with and we hope you’ll allow us to call you friends. We know a settlement was let down of sorts, thank you for telling us it’s okay. We were told by many that we were lucky to have you, it wasn’t luck, it was a blessing. Definitely in our business life but more so in our personal lives. We knew nothing about the legal process nor the law and we still know very little, but we have learned a lot from you about dedication, loyalty, putting others first, persistence, patience and modesty. Again our deepest gratitude to your firm, you deserve every recognition and award and so much more. You will always have our loyalty, our hearts and our appreciation! We can’t thank you enough for taking a really bad time in our lives and transforming it into memories that are filled with laughter, team work, and the knowledge that you were always on our side, no matter what the outcome. As we discussed the settlement possibilities, you said not to worry about you, if it’s any consolation, know that we are forever in your debt.”

Britt & Maribeth G
They say if you want something done right the first time go to the best, and I did!
“I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. I was in a car accident that caused me to have several injuries, along with two surgeries. Nick Smart was able to work with the insurance companies, and both companies paid full benefits. If I had a question, it was answered quickly. They did all the work getting medical bills and medical files. I didn't need to do anything, other than start the transition of healing. Thank you again for all your hard work.”

Pamala Burgess
You have made my wife and I feel like family.
“Once again thank you for all you have done. You have made my wife and I feel like family. I don’t know of any other outfit or person we could say that about.”

Bill & Robin

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