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Meet Case Manager Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith, Case ManagerShawn Smith

Case Manager

Shawn Smith is the firm’s Case Manager. He is a dedicated and motivated professional with over thirty years of extensive experience in all aspects of insurance claims handling and investigative procedures, including litigation and resolving complex personal liability claims. He is highly versed in liability claims for autos, homes, commercial, and property damage. He has excellent skills in problem solving, negotiation and investigation.

Shawn joined Van Der Walde & Associates in 2013 and has been with our firm through the transition to Caputo & Van Der Walde. Shawn conducts initial investigations, reviews and analyzes medical records, drafts detailed settlement demand letters, is involved in negotiation and settlement of claims, and assists in trial preparation. In consultation with the firm’s attorney’s, he works with the clients to answer any questions that they may have regarding liability, injuries, or applicable insurance.

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A Track Record of Success

Millions Recovered for Our Clients
  • $8,825,000.00 Auto Accident
  • $7,291,985.58 Catastrophic Injury
  • $5,650,000.00 Catastrophic Injury
  • $3,000,000.00 Truck Accident
  • $3,000,000.00 Auto Accident
  • $3,000,000.00 Civil Rights Case
  • $3,000,000.00 Physical Abuse
  • $2,650,000.00 Auto Accident
  • $2,500,000.00 Truck Accident
  • $2,375,000.00 Assualt
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  • “The staff was very pleasant, informative and helpful. ”

    Claire Kushner

  • “Paul Caputo fought hard to get me the best deal. I am very grateful to have worked with Paul!”

    Susanne

  • “We were listened to, sympathized with, and had action taken on our behalf to determine and win a worthy settlement for each one of us. ”

    Jason & Danielle Allen

  • “Excellent knowledge of law, kept me informed and the staff was great.”

    Former Client

  • “You have restored my faith in the litigation legal profession today and I am grateful.”

    J.C.

  • “Everyone at the firm was extremely helpful during what is normally a very complicated and convoluted process.”

    Farouk Rice

  • “I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and expertise in handling my case.”

    Former Client

  • “Paul and his staff give me the caring attitude and they work on my case in a proficient manner.”

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  • “Paul was always prompt, very professional, and explained everything clearly”

    Phil R.

  • “Paul is a very personable, approachable, highly knowledgeable attorney whose advice to us during a very difficult time is appreciated beyond measure.”

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  • “I appreciate your good humor and genuine human-ness. You both are gems....”

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  • “Top-notch attorney”

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  • “I can not say enough about the treatment I received during this time.”

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  • “Working with Rich could not have been a better experience”

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Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP Can Make the Difference in Your Case
  1. Over 85 Years of Legal Experience
  2. Super Lawyers Top Rated Attorneys
  3. Tens of Millions of Dollars Recovered
  4. Legal Services Available in Spanish
  5. All Initial Case Reviews Are Free of Charge
  6. You Do Not Pay Unless We Win Your Case
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