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 M. Robert F. Smith, Partner
bsmith@smithfreed.com
Professional Experience
Bob’s practice has been broad-based in all aspects of insurance. Over the course of his 33 years, he has focused on first-party property issues, as well as property-related casualty claims. Bob provides coverage opinions on all aspects of property and casualty insurance, conducts fraud investigations (including over 500 Examinations Under Oath) and has tried approximately 150 jury trials involving insurance claims.
Significant Representations
- Conducted over 500 Examinations Under Oath.
- Tried approximately 150 cases to a jury verdict.
- Conducted approximately 300 arbitration cases.
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 1975
- University of Oregon, B.S., Finance, 1971
Professional/Community Involvement
- Member, Oregon State Bar Association
- Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
- Member, Defense Research Institute
- Member, International Association of Arson Investigators
- Member, Litigation Counsel of America (a trial lawyer honorary)
- Member, Oregon Casualty Adjusters Association
- Member, Oregon Blue Goose International
- Admitted, United States District Court for the District of Oregon
- Admitted, United States Supreme Court
- Legal Counsel for Oregon Chapter of IASIU
- 2007 Oregon Super Lawyer
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