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Apr. 15, 2026

Andrew O. Smith, Esq.

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Andrew O. Smith, Esq.

Los Angeles

Personal Injury, Habitability, HOA, Construction Defect, Insurance/Bad Faith, Business/Contractual, Medical

Andrew O. Smith is a full-time mediator and discovery referee known for his ability to break through impasses and deliver results. Available throughout California, Mr. Smith brings a creative, solutions-focused approach to every case, helping parties find resolution even when negotiations seem hopelessly stalled.

Recognized as both an ARC Top Neutral and a Rising Star in Mediation, Mr. Smith has earned a reputation for an exceptionally high settlement rate across a broad range of practice areas -- including personal injury, insurance bad faith, construction defect, habitability, products liability, premises liability, and business disputes.

What sets Mr. Smith apart is his instinct for identifying the hidden obstacles that keep cases from resolving and his skill in deploying creative strategies to overcome them. Whether working through deeply entrenched positions or navigating emotionally charged disputes, he brings the patience, ingenuity, and persistence needed to move parties from conflict to closure.

Mr. Smith's natural ability to build trust, facilitate candid dialogue, and reframe difficult issues has made him a go-to neutral for attorneys who need more than a passive facilitator -- they need someone who will actively drive the process toward resolution.

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