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Steven R Smart

3.6
3 reviews

17 Downs Street, Danbury, CT 06810

Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate and 2 more

About Steven R Smart

Steven R Smart is a lawyer practicing estate planning, family, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years. Steven practices at Smart, Donohue & NeJame, P.C. in Danbury, CT.

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3.7
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2015
Hired Attorney

well respected by court and prosecution personnel

Criminal Law
Posted by Matt
May 29, 2026
Hired Attorney

Steve was responsible for the future of my daughter's reputation and the legacy that was made by her throughout her academic career in class and sports. 1 mistake was all that was needed for the academic community to prosecute. The end result was the best thing that could happen.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2015
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A close friend used attorney smart for a divorce and literally got screwed, it seemed as if he was working for the other team at times and when you would question him he would make him feel like everything will just be fine just sign and he would explain later ...wrong move and then there were criminal charges filed against the other party and smart went behind my friends back ... lied and told the judge that his client said it was ok to drop the charges...so wrong !! stay away from this Smart,

 
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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Other 3
    • Family
    • Civil Trial Practice
    • Criminal Trial Practice

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner of Litigation Department
    Firm Name
    Smart, Donohue & NeJame, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, District of Columbia
    1984, Maryland
    1985, U.S. District Court, District of D.C.
    1986, Connecticut
    1986, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
    Memberships
    District of Columbia Bar
    Bar Association of the District of Columbia
    Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.
    Connecticut and American Bar Associations
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washington College of Law, American University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Virginia
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    with distinction
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Neenah, Wisconsin, September 16, 1958

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