Smith, Cheung & Lauterborn, PC

We believe that every client deserves personalized attention and expert legal representation. Our mission is to provide compassionate support while aggressively pursuing the compensation our clients deserve. We understand that an injury can be a life-altering event, and we're here to help you navigate the legal process and get your life back on track.

Our Service Model

At Smith, Cheung & Lauterborn, PC, we pride ourselves on three core principles that guide our practice:

Honest

We believe in complete transparency with our clients. You’ll always receive straightforward, candid advice about your case, including its strengths, challenges, and potential outcomes. We don’t make empty promises – instead, we provide realistic expectations and work tirelessly to achieve the best possible results.

Reliable

When you choose our firm, you can count on us to be there for you every step of the way. We’re committed to prompt communication, meeting deadlines, and being available when you need us most. Our dedication to your case remains unwavering from start to finish.

Competent

Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every case we handle. We stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments, employ innovative strategies, and leverage our deep understanding of the law to provide skilled representation. You can trust that your case is in capable hands with our knowledgeable attorneys.

Areas of Practice

Labor Law (Construction Site Accidents)

We champion the rights of construction workers injured on the job. Our expertise in New York’s complex labor laws, including the “Scaffold Law,” enables us to hold property owners and contractors accountable for unsafe working conditions. We fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve for injuries sustained in falls, collapses, or other construction-related accidents.

Nursing Home Negligence

Our compassionate team stands up for vulnerable seniors who have suffered abuse or neglect in nursing homes. We investigate cases thoroughly, gathering evidence of substandard care, medication errors, or physical abuse. Our goal is to ensure justice for your loved ones and prevent future incidents of neglect

Medical Malpractice

When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care, we’re here to help. Our experienced attorneys handle cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and more. We work with medical experts to build strong cases, seeking compensation for the harm caused by medical negligence.

The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed.

— John Wooden

Why choose us?

Client-Focused Approach: We treat each case with the individual attention it deserves, ensuring that our client's unique needs are met throughout the legal process.
Proven Track Record: Our firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, demonstrating our ability to achieve favorable outcomes.
No Fee Unless We Win: We work on a contingency basis, meaning you don't pay unless we secure compensation for you.
Comprehensive Support: Beyond legal representation, we assist our clients in finding appropriate medical care and managing the financial and emotional impacts of their injuries.

“Integrity, professionalism, loyalty, respect, understanding, this are some of the qualities that you are going to get if you hire Dennis Smith as your lawyer. For sure the fastest response of an attorney, he makes you feel like family always answering your emails, phone calls, texts, responding any question, doubt or concern you may have at any time or any day. Very attentive, he actually pays attention when you speak to him, me and my family we will always be grateful to him and his staff, he is a GREAT LAWYER and a BETTER HUMAN BEING, for sure he will fight for you and will go above and beyond to get what you and your family deserve. Thank you Dennis for all you did for my family and me.”

“Dennis and his team are awesome! I had a car accident in Queens a couple of years ago. Events like that is traumatic and stressful. He and his team guided me every step of the way and made it as smooth a process as can be. He answered all my questions and prepared me very well for my deposition so I can be as relaxed and comfortable as possible. The results we got is better than expected thanks to his brilliance. I highly recommend him and his team.”