Bernard W. Smalley, Sr.

Raynes & Lawn

Philadelphia, PA

40+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Bernard

Bernard W. Smalley, Sr. has dedicated over 40 years to advocating for victims of corporate or professional negligence, securing numerous seven-figure recoveries. He is a Fellow of both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers, consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer and among the Top 100 lawyers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. He also served as the first African American President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts.

Licensed States

Pennsylvania

Education

B.A.

Temple University

J.D.

Widener University School of Law

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

2025

Super Lawyers

Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania · 2024

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer

2014

International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)

American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)

Professional Associations

United States Supreme Court BarInternational Academy of Trial LawyersAmerican College of Trial LawyersAmerican Association for JusticeNational Bar AssociationPennsylvania Association for JusticeBarristers’ Association of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Trial Lawyers Association (President)Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board (Chair, Hearing Committee 1.14)The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Evidence Committee (standing member)Board of Directors of City Trusts (President, President Emeritus)Board of The Ellis TrustChairman’s Council of the Mann Center for the Performing ArtsBoard of The Philadelphia Tribune Newspaper