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Bernard W. Smalley

Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer • Philadelphia, PA
Medical Malpractice

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Email
Phone
(855) 770-4595
Address
Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US

Professional

About

**Bernard W. Smalley, Esq.** *Medical Malpractice Attorney | Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer* *Philadelphia, PA* With over 35 years of dedicated experience in the legal field, Bernard W. Smalley has established himself as a formidable advocate for victims of corporate and professional negligence. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Smalley specializes in medical malpractice, leveraging his extensive knowledge and compassion to secure substantial recoveries for his clients, including numerous seven-figure settlements. His unique blend of intellect, insight, and empathy makes him a trusted ally for those navigating the complexities of the legal system. Mr. Smalley’s journey into law was profoundly influenced by notable figures in his youth. While working in his father's barber shop in West Philadelphia, he had the privilege of meeting esteemed legal minds such as Chief Judge William H. Hastie, the first African American Chief Judge of a Federal Court of Appeals, and Ronald Davenport, former Dean of Duquesne Law School. These early interactions ignited his passion for serving the community through a legal career. His commitment to justice was further shaped during his tenure as a Deputy Court Administrator in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he worked alongside Judge Stanley M. Greenberg. It was here that Mr. Smalley witnessed the profound impact a dedicated trial lawyer can have on a client’s life, particularly through the example set by Arthur G. Raynes. A distinguished trial attorney, Mr. Smalley is a Fellow of both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been recognized as a Philadelphia “Super Lawyer” every year since 2004 and is a sought-after speaker on trial techniques, frequently lecturing at national, state, and local bar associations. His advocacy for victims of medical malpractice reflects not only his legal expertise but also his unwavering commitment to justice and community service.

About Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.

Credentials

Education
1980 Widener University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1971 Temple University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2009 The Legal Intelligencer Achieving Diversity in the Profession: A Work in Progress
Associations
2009 - Present United States Supreme Court Bar Member 2004 - Present American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow 2003 - Present International Academy of Trial Lawyers Fellow 1998 - Present Justinian Society Member 1990 - Present Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors
Speaking
2009 Widener University School of Law Lecture, Widener University School of Law 2008 American Trial Lawyer's Association of New Jersey Speaker, Boardwalk Seminars 2005 Lecture, University of Pennsylvania Law School Litigation for Social Change 2001 Lecturer, Harvard Law School Civil Practice Options, Complex Litigation 1995 New York Trial Lawyers, Annual Convention Speaker, Annual Convention
Updated: Mar 22, 2026