Judge Gregory E. Smith - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Gregory E. Smith (Ret.) served as a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. Smith was elected to the bench in 1991. He retired in 2014.

Prior to his election, Smith worked as an attorney in private practice. He was an associate at Sugarman & Associates (1986 to 1988) as well as a partner at Brown, Vance, Jackson & Smith (1988 to 1991).

Smith earned a B.A. in political science from Lincoln University in 1976. He then completed a J.D. at Howard University School of Law in 1979.

His memberships have included The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc., the National Judicial Council (Philadelphia Chapter), the National Bar Association, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and the Philadelphia Bar Association Racial & Gender Bias Task Force.

Smith passed away on March 6, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their two sons.

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GARRIDO VS SEPTA

On December 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY A presiding.

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Dec 13, 2021

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Philadelphia County

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Aug 14, 2023

LAMELZA ETAL VS WAL-MART STORES EAST, LP ETAL

On April 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY A presiding.

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Apr 01, 2019

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Stipulated Judgment

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 28, 2021

STYLES VS ALLIANCE PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, P.C. ETAL

On February 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY A presiding.

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Feb 01, 2019

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 28, 2021

JONES ETAL VS ROGERS

On April 16, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Apr 16, 2018

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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 29, 2021

SMITH ETAL VS REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ETAL

On June 1, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory Smith presiding.

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Jun 01, 2017

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Stipulated Judgment

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Apr 26, 2021

SMITH VS CORTES ETAL

On June 28, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory Smith presiding.

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Jun 28, 2016

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 27, 2021

TAYLOR VS MIDLAND MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF MIDFIRST

On June 27, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory Smith presiding.

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Jun 27, 2016

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 27, 2021

SMITH VS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION

On April 1, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory Smith presiding.

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Apr 01, 2016

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 25, 2021

TOLLIVER-JARRETT VS MACY'S INC. INDIVIDUALLY ETAL

On February 2, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Feb 02, 2015

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Settlement

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Apr 24, 2021

SIEGFRIED VS AXIS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

On December 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY E presiding.

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Dec 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 23, 2021

SHULMAN VS BORD ETAL

On December 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY presiding.

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Dec 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Apr 24, 2021

MARTIN VS SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION

On October 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Oct 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 24, 2021

DELLA VALLE VS CARPINO ETAL

On July 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY presiding.

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Jul 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Apr 24, 2021

SUTMULLER VS SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC. ETAL

On July 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Jul 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Apr 23, 2021

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY VS GEICO INSURANCE COMP

On May 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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May 03, 2014

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Summary Judgment

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 24, 2021

GALVIN VS THE CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART

On May 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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May 01, 2014

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Apr 23, 2021

HURD VS NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (A

On May 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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May 01, 2014

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Relief Denied

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 23, 2021

THURMOND VS POWASERYS ETAL

On April 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2014

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Trial Verdict

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 24, 2021

KINNEY ETAL VS MEMBRINO

On April 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Apr 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Apr 23, 2021

HARRIGAN ETAL VS GERMANTOWN EQUITIES, LLC

On April 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Apr 24, 2021

WILLIAMS VS SHOP RITE SUPER MARKET, INC. ETAL

On April 1, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge SMITH, GREGORY presiding.

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Apr 01, 2014

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 24, 2021

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA VS NO NAME

On January 15, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory Smith presiding.

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Jan 15, 2014

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ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

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Apr 24, 2021

SMITH VS JO-DAN ENTERPRISES ETAL

On November 4, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Nov 04, 2013

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Stipulated Judgment

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Apr 24, 2021

MILIA VS PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

On October 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Gregory E. Smith presiding.

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Oct 02, 2013

Status

PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 24, 2021

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About

Gregory E. Smith
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Education B.A., Lincoln University - 1976 J.D., Howard University School of Law - 1979	B.A., Lincoln University - 1976 J.D., Howard University School of Law - 1979

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Partner	Brown, Vance, Jackson & Smith	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Associate	Sugarman & Associates	None

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