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 Big Tobacco Settlement
$38 Million Business Fraud
$29 Million Medical Malpractice
$24 Million Product Defect
$22 Million Deceptive Practices
$21 Million Defective Product
$20 Million Commercial Case
$19 Million Fraudulent Advertising
$16 Million Defective Industrial Equipment
$15 Million Bicycle Accident
$15 Million Wrongful Death
$15 Million Premises Liability
$15 Million Defective Restraint System
$13 Million Truck Accident
$13 Million Negligence
$11 Million Defective Automotive
$10 Million Defective Product
$10 Million Medical Malpractice
$8 Million Wrongful Death
$8 Million Product Defect
$8 Million Car Accident
$7 Million Car Accident
$7 Million Car Wreck
$7 Million Workers' Compensation
$7 Million Wrongful Death
$6 Million Slip and Fall
$6 Million Motorcycle Wreck
$6 Million Motorcycle Accident
$6 Million Head Injury
$6 Million Automotive Product Liability
$6 Million Motor Vehicle Accident
$5 Million Defective Product
$5 Million Medical Malpractice
$5 Million Car Wreck
$5 Million Insurance Bad Faith
$5 Million Motorcycle Accident
$5 Million Wrongful Death
$4 Million Lung Injury
$4 Million Trucking Case
$4 Million Defective Tow-Dolly
$4 Million Defective Exercise Equipment
$4 Million Automotive Product Liability
$4 Million Wrongful Death
$4 Million Motor-Vehicle Accident
$4 Million Defective Product
$4 Million Motor-Vehicle Accident
$4 Million Wrongful Death
$4 Million Truck Accident
$4 Million Wrongful Death
$4 Million Product Liability
$4 Million Injury By Animal
$3 Million Summary Judgment
$3 Million Premises Liability
$3 Million Workers' Compensation
$3 Million Premises Liability
$3 Million Truck Accident
$3 Million Motor Vehicle Accident
$3 Million Boat Wreck
$3 Million Truck Accident
$3 Million Car Accident
$3 Million Automotive Product Liability
$3 Million Car Wreck
$3 Million Car Wreck
$3 Million Medical Malpractice
$3 Million Medical Malpractice
$2 Million Automotive Product Liability
$2 Million Wrongful Death
$2 Million Defective Product
$2 Million Insurance Bad Faith
$2 Million Slip and Fall
$2 Million Premises Liability
$2 Million Propane Explosion
$2 Million Propane Explosion
$2 Million Insurance Bad Faith
$2 Million Medical Malpractice
$2 Million Defective Product
$2 Million Car Wreck
$2 Million Car Wreck
$2 Million Failure to Diagnose
$2 Million Bad Faith Claim
$2 Million Car Wreck
$2 Million Premises Liability
$2 Million Wrongful Termination
$2 Million Uninsured Motorist Claim
$2 Million Negligent Security
$1 Million Inadequate Supervision
$1 Million Fee Dispute
$1 Million MVA Verdict
$1 Million Product Liability
$1 Million Negligent Supervision
$1 Million Negligent Supervision
$1 Million Medical Malpractice
$1 Million Defective Product
$1 Million Defective Battery Installation
$1 Million Workers' Compensation
$1 Million Wrongful Death
$1 Million Wrongful Death
$1 Million Wrongful Death

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Testimonials

Great efforts and warm caring hearts.
“I would like to give SGB a very hearty thank you for fighting through this journey with me and my family……Your entire team made it as easy as possible for me and my family, even when I am sure I seemed a little impossible. I have never worked with a more professional group……..thank you for your great efforts and warm caring hearts.”

JJ Siebrasse Sr.
Worked relentlessly to resolve my case
“Nick and Steve worked relentlessly to resolve my case, and to achieve the most favorable outcome possible. They also kept me informed, and answer my questions along the way, which was appreciared.”

Vincent
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.
They'll Get the Job Done
“I was kept informed of what was going on in my case, and always had my questions answered. The staff was courteous, and helpful. My attorneys, Nick and Steve, were STRONG advocates for my welfare, and worked hard to achieve the best outcome they could GARNER for me. They got things done, and I could BAUERly thank them enough for all their help.”

Vincent Godlewski
Strong-Garner-Bauer Law Firm exceeded our expectations and truly changed our lives.
“Strong-Garner-Bauer Law Firm exceeded our expectations and truly changed our lives. Their legal team was professional, knowledgeable and upheld high ethical standards. Strong-Garner-Bauer Law Firm’s thorough pre-trial research brought medical facts to light that changed the outcome of the trial. Through their strict work ethic, expertise and excellent trial work, we won our trial in a very difficult venue. Steve Garner and Neil Chanter’s legal work was exceptional and beyond compare with the opposing attorneys.”

Keith and Christina H.

High Standards

We hold our firm to nothing less than exceptional representation.

Our Firm Was Established in 1976
Over $7 Billion in Verdicts and Settlements
State of the Art Courtroom Technology
Member of The Inner Circle of Advocates
Listed in Best Law Firms in America

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