Clifton Smoot

Clifton Smoot

Clifton Smoot

Clifton Smoot is an attorney on the Leary Trial Team at The Veen Firm, PC, San Francisco. He is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and UC Hastings College of the Law, where he received recognition for his “Outstanding Pro Bono Service” and was awarded the Pfaff Trial Lawyer Scholarship. A member of the Bar since 2015, he is now a coach for the UC Hastings Trial Team.

Articles written by this author:

Defense apologies at trial

Defense apologies at trial

Too little, too late: a look at the elements of apology

Sub rosa on your side: Working with private investigators

Eventually, we all end up with “another great case ruined by the facts.” Better to learn that early on and stop the bleeding….

The defense physical exam (medical exam) is not an interrogation

The defense physical exam (medical exam) is not an interrogation

Don’t let the medical examiner conduct an oral examination – this isn’t a deposition

Turn up the heat on your record subpoenas

You’ve served the subpoena duces tecum but still don’t have the documents – here’s your game plan

Don’t let them gag you!

Don’t let them gag you!

Products liability: Use “share protective orders” to promote public safety

Can your client’s helper join the meeting?

Protecting attorney-client privilege when third parties are involved in discussions with you