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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 Physical Abuse
  • $3,000,000.00 Truck Accident
  • $3,000,000.00 Auto Accident
  • $3,000,000.00 Civil Rights Case
  • $2,650,000.00 Auto Accident
  • $2,500,000.00 Truck Accident
  • $2,375,000.00 Assualt
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  • “Paul Caputo fought hard to get me the best deal. I am very grateful to have worked with Paul!”

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  • “This team is highly proficient and professional and they are also ethical, principled people.”

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  • “I can't say enough good things about Paul and his staff - they were prompt, caring, knowledgable and there was always someone live I could speak to that knew what was going on with my case.”

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  • “Paul is extremely knowledgeable, proactive and goes above and beyond, in fighting for the compensation you deserve.”

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  • “Paul seemed genuinely interested and concerned about my case.”

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

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  • “Top-notch attorney”

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  • “You have a wonderful office and family, and I will carry with me the kindness that you extend to your clients.”

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  • “The staff was very pleasant, informative and helpful. ”

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  • “Paul vigorously advances his clients' cases.”

    Phillip G., Attorney

  • “Paul was smart and persistent, and we beat a very powerful adversary and he got me the maximum claim.”

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  • “The personal touch that everyone had was the thing that sets you apart from everyone else.”

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  • “Got us a very good settlement”

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  • “From the very beginning, it was clear Paul and his team would do whatever it took to help us.”

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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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