Meet the Team

Attorney & Practice OWner

Richard A. Smith

ACCOLADES:  Richard was elected into Who's Who Among Students In American Universities & Colleges while at UNH. In 2013, 2014, 2016 advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) named Rep. Smith a “Community Champion” of Connecticut and recognized him nationally as a “Legislative Champion” for his public safety policy work. As State Representative, Richard Smith has been endorsed by The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Connecticut SAFE Trust Committee(Save America’s Free Enterprise), Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and The Connecticut Realtors Association.

PROFESSION: On a professional level, Attorney Smith has been actively involved in the Danbury Bar Association, having served as its Secretary, Vice President, President and past chair of the Real Estate Section. He has also organized Law Day Probate Seminars for the community. Attorney Smith is a member of the Connecticut, Federal and United States Supreme Court Bars, as well as a previous member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, Attorney Smith has taught real estate paralegal and adult education courses, conducted real estate seminars, authored numerous articles on a myriad of legal issues and has assisted students at Trinity Pawling School in their Street Law course. 

CIVIC: Richard has also served in many volunteer and civic posts as well. A member of the New Fairfield Lions Club since 1990, he served as its President and is a Melvin Jones Fellow. He has also served five years as a member of the New Fairfield Board of Education and has volunteered to sit on both the New Fairfield Community Coalition for the Prevention of Youth Violence and the School-Family-Community Partnership Committee. Richard is also actively involved with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in New Fairfield, Connecticut. Richard served over ten years on the Cal-Ripken New Fairfield Baseball Board of Directors as well as being a coach and has served as a of the Quaker Hill Country Club Board of Directors in Pawling, New York and its previous Golf Chair. Richard also enjoys Toastmasters and was a member of the Barnum Square Toastmasters Club and its past President. Richard sits on the University of New Haven College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Board. Richard has also been elected to serve as The State Representative for the 108th General Assembly District communities of New Fairfield, Sherman, New Milford and Danbury since 2010. 

PERSONAL: Born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut to working class parents, Richard learned the benefits of hard work and helping those in need while assisting his father in his plumbing business on weekends and summers. Although Richard worked throughout college and law school to help defray the costs, he was most impressed by his father and mother taking on two jobs, working day and night, to pay tuition. That work ethic has been instilled in Richard as an attorney as he tirelessly advocates for those in need and continually donates his time and talents back to the community in the many avenues in which he is involved. Richard settled down in New Fairfield with his wife Elizabeth and raised their two children Chase and Courtney in town who are now grown. In Richard's free time he is an avid golfer and enjoys his time playing at Quaker Hill Country Club or making a mean cocktail.        

Education

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1983

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
B.A., Political Science & Minor in Criminal Justice, 1980

Activities & Affiliations

•UNH Advisory Board Member
• State Rep,108th Assembly District
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Member 

Bar Admissions & Associations 

 • Connecticut, Supreme, Federal, Danbury  

ParALEGAL

Shannon Richmond

Born and raised in The Bronx, Shannon came to New Fairfield in 1999 and attended New Fairfield High School. Shannon graduated college with Honors and is hoping to to continue her goals of attending Law School. She is a mother of two school-aged children and coaches cheerleading for the New Fairfield Falcons. Shannon has years of experience helping others and ensuring that clients are always happy with the services she helps to provide. Shannon has been with the firm since July 2017 and enjoys learning and gaining experience at Smithlaw, P.C.  When not at work, Shannon enjoys family-friendly activities with her fiancé and children.

Education

POST UNIVERSITY                         B.S., Legal Studies, 2018

Activities & Affiliations

• Notary Public, State of Connecticut
• Alpha Chi National College Honors Society                          • New Fairfield Falcons

Office Manager

Liz Smith

PERSONAL: Born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, Liz went to college at the University of New Haven where she met her husband Richard and ended up settling in Connecticut ever since. When Liz is not keeping everything running tip top at the office or aiding with a legal need, she is actively involved in her church at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church having served as Vice President from 2007-2011, then President from 2011 to 2015, and now serving as Discipleship Chair as well as serving on altar guild and as a lay reader. Liz has been involved as previous Food and Beverage Chair at Quaker Hill Country Club as well as member of the Board of Directors.  Liz served as a mentor at New Fairfield Middle and High schools and was actively involved in our community in the Community Service Club, New Fairfield Youth Commission, Learning to Look/Eyes on Art, and as a Cub Scout Leader when her children were in school. During her free time she enjoys reading, golfing at Quaker Hill Country Club and cooking the worlds best food as her family will proudly exclaim. Oh and you can't forget snuggling with the families beloved dear pitbull rescue - Lily. 

Education  

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN     B.A., Sociology & Minor in Communications, 1982, Cum Laude 

Activities & Affiliations

• Elected Who's Who Among Students In American Universities & Colleges while at UNH