Madeleine Smith is a Litigation Paralegal at Kelley | Uustal, a nationally recognized trial firm based in Fort Lauderdale known for taking complex, high-stakes cases to verdict. Madeleine has been immersed from the outset of her career in the demanding, high-level litigation that defines elite plaintiff trial practice.
Since joining the firm, Madeleine has worked on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex commercial litigation matters, including national talc injury cases, pressure cooker product defect claims, and other sophisticated product liability disputes. She has not been confined to document management alone. Madeleine has been entrusted with substantive trial preparation responsibilities in cases involving extensive discovery, expert coordination, and intricate evidentiary issues.
Most notably, Madeleine recently played an integral role in the trial of Casaretto v. Johnson & Johnson, which resulted in a $20 million plaintiff’s verdict and was recognized by Courtroom View Network as one of its Top 10 Plaintiffs’ Verdicts in the Nation.
Madeleine approaches her responsibilities with focus and discipline, constantly refining systems that help strengthen trial preparation and courtroom execution. Her early and direct exposure to high-profile, multi-faceted trial work reflects both the trust placed in her and her ability to deliver when it matters most. She is a key contributor to Kelley | Uustal’s continued commitment to trying cases, and winning, on behalf of those who need it most.