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Clifton N. Smoot

Associate Attorney

Clifton N. Smoot relentlessly fights for his clients, and has been recognized by local and national organizations for his work. He has been named as one of “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Trial Lawyers, and as one of the “Top Attorneys in Northern California.” His advocacy on behalf of clients who have sustained loss from a variety of causes has led to many successful verdicts and settlements for deserving clients.

He takes pride in building close relationships with his clients, and in serving people of all backgrounds as they recover from unexpected loss and harm.

An honors graduate of UC Hastings Law School, Clifton has prosecuted claims involving construction and worksite conditions injuries, defective products, residential and commercial property dangerous conditions, negligent security, and collisions between cars, trucks, pedestrians, and bicyclists. He takes pride in building close relationships with his clients, and in serving people of all backgrounds as they recover from unexpected loss and harm.

Recent successes include a $7 million resolution on behalf of a young boy who suffered a fall at a children’s museum; a confidential policy-limits settlement for a client who was bitten and knocked down by a German Shepherd; and a $2.45 million resolution for a welder who was crushed by a construction hoist.

In his free time, Clifton enjoys hikes with his family, running, and tackling home improvement projects. He coaches the nationally-renowned UC Hastings Trial Team. Clifton is also fluent in Spanish.

Client Testimonials

Client Testimonials

Honors and Awards

  • Northern California Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers, 2017-2021
  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2018
  • Avvo “Top Attorney” Rating
  • Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
  • Pfaff Trial Lawyer Scholarship, 2015
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Service, 2015
  • Certificate in Child Advocacy, Legal Services for Children, 2015
  • “Best Brief” and “Best Oral Advocate,” UC Hastings Moot Court, 2013

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, Mock Trial Committee Member
  • San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, Board Member
  • American Association for Justice
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • UC Law SF, Alumni Association Board of Governors
  • California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section Member

Pro Bono Activities

  • Board Member, Miracle League of San Francisco Peninsula
  • Volunteer, Clifford Elementary School

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