I met Ed Smith several years ago when my mother was killed by a car while walking. I had no idea what all this would mean legally and I am grateful Ed was so patient and wise about guiding my family through. It ended up being a wrongful death case and while we were reeling and coming to terms with the fact my Mother was gone ( 4 generations of women were living in my home at this time) Ed was efficient, clear, kind and wonderful about keeping us up to speed in the various processes going on around this tragedy. I actually don’t know how we would have negotiated it all without him. Two things that happened that mean a great deal to me are: 1 I am deaf. Professionals routinely talk around and over me and tell me things like “Ill tell you later” which they do not. Ed always did whatever was necessary to make sure I was in the loop and knew where we were in process and what to expect and what needed to be done. Now I am the oldest in my family so as the current Matriarch it was imperative that I know what was going on. Thank you, Ed. 2 The situation had been an accident without malice and carelessness and Ed was wonderful about helping both us and the driver get whatever full circle closure was possible and peace. I don’t think this is something the driver or we will get over but at least there was a bridge offered of good will and understanding in an impossible situation and i deeply appreciate there was no sensationalizing or preying on people who were involved in the unfortunate chain of events. Even so there were MANY things to be taken care of that I had no idea what to do and Ed patiently guided us through, keeping all family members in the loop til all was laid to rest. Very helpful in a very difficult sad time.