Partner Craig Smith Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Lando & Anastasi, LLP (L&A) is pleased to announce that partner Craig R. Smith was named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide.

According to Lawdragon editors, the 2027 list recognizes lawyers that “excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges and other decision makers on behalf of their clients.” They represent securities litigators on both sides, mass tort defenders and plaintiffs, criminal defense lawyers and white-collar experts. There are appellate artists, class action stars, energy experts and IP and trade secret lawyers, among many others. The introduction to this year’s list pays tribute to the quality of the talent included, noting that these are the best of the best: “brilliant lawyers who bring justice to life.”

Among those impressive advocates is the leader of our Litigation practice. Craig is a talented and successful trial attorney who helps clients protect and defend their innovations in complex intellectual property litigation. Technology companies of all sizes, from global Fortune 50 companies to start-ups, rely on him to handle their most sensitive IP matters in federal district courts, appellate courts, and at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Craig’s litigation strategy and management skills have resulted in many pre-trial victories, helping to avoid expensive trials and, in one case, averting potential damages in excess of a billion dollars. He also handles post-grant review proceedings before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, including inter partes review and reexaminations.

About Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

Lawdragon has been researching and reporting on the legal profession and creating lists and guides to the most effective legal professionals for more than 30 years. The honorees for the 5th edition of this Lawdragon guide were selected through detailed submissions; journalistic research; and editorial vetting by a board of peers. The attorneys included in this list are among the most elite courtroom advocates in the nation. They represent law firms of all sizes across the United States, and their practices span diverse specialties including antitrust, intellectual property, white collar and investigations, securities and corporate governance litigation, and a vast array of class actions, product liability and other complex civil litigation. Learn more about the publication and methodology at lawdragon.com.