According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Patrick J. Smith appears in 266 case documents in the Epstein files.
Patrick J. Smith is a partner at Smith Villazor LLP in New York. He served as counsel for Jordana H. Feldman, the independent administrator of the Jeffrey Epstein Victims Compensation Program, in proceedings connected to United States v. Maxwell (No.
20 Cr. 330). He filed motions to quash subpoenas on Feldman's behalf, corresponded with Judge Alison J. Nathan, and appeared in ECF filings in the Southern District of New York throughout November 2021 as the Maxwell trial proceeded.
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Patrick J. Smith is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
This dossier was generated by AI (Claude) from court filings, government releases, and other documentary sources in our database. It may contain errors or misattributions. Always verify claims against the linked source documents.
Background
Patrick J. Smith is an attorney and partner at Smith Villazor LLP, a law firm located at 250 West 55th Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10019. He is identified in court filings and correspondence by his professional email address [email protected] and direct phone number 212-582-4400.
Smith's involvement in the Epstein case is entirely in a professional legal capacity. He represented Jordana H. Feldman, the independent, neutral administrator of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program (EVCP), in proceedings related to United States v. Maxwell, No. 20 Cr. 330, before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. His colleague Brian T. Burns, also of Smith Villazor LLP, assisted in the representation.
The EVCP was described in Smith's filings as a court-approved, litigation-alternative program established to resolve confidentially claims of sexual abuse against Jeffrey Epstein, his Estate, and other related individuals and entities. Smith's work centered on protecting the confidentiality of EVCP claimants' information in the face of subpoenas issued by the defense in the Maxwell criminal trial.
Epstein Connection
Patrick J. Smith has no personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein. He is connected to the Epstein case solely as the attorney for Jordana H. Feldman, the independent administrator of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program (EVCP). In late 2021, during the United States v. Maxwell criminal case (No. 20 Cr. 330), defendant Ghislaine Maxwell's defense team issued a subpoena to Feldman for EVCP documents concerning four victims. Smith represented Feldman in seeking to quash that subpoena, and when the motion was denied, he oversaw the production of approximately 6,000-7,000 pages of responsive documents to the Court.
Key Allegations(5)
Smith represented Jordana H. Feldman, the independent administrator of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program, in the criminal case United States v. Maxwell.
documentedSmith moved to quash a subpoena issued by Ghislaine Maxwell's defense to Feldman for EVCP documents concerning four victims, arguing the need to protect confidentiality of claimants.
documentedThe motion to quash was denied by Judge Nathan on November 22, 2021, and Feldman was ordered to produce the subpoenaed documents.
documentedSmith requested an extension to produce documents due to the volume of approximately 6,000-7,000 pages of potentially responsive materials.
documentedSmith completed a third and final production of remaining responsive documents on November 28, 2021, delivered via secure FTP site.
documentedLegal Status
Patrick J. Smith appears in documents solely as an attorney representing a non-party (Jordana H. Feldman, the EVCP administrator) in United States v. Maxwell, No. 20 Cr. 330 (S.D.N.Y.). He was not a party, witness, or subject of investigation in the case.
Notable Statements(3)
“We represent the independent, neutral administrator of the Epstein Victims' Compensation Program (the "EVCP"). Pursuant to the Court's memo-endorsement of our letter dated November 15, 2021, we respectfully move to quash defendant Maxwell's subpoena directed to for certain documents of the EVCP concerning four victims.”
“The EVCP is a court-approved, litigation-alternative program established to resolve confidentially claims of sexual abuse against Jeffrey Epstein, his Estate, and other related individuals and entities. Protecting the confidentiality of EVCP claimants' informa”
“intends to comply with the Court's order and produce responsive documents to the Court. However, given the volume of materials and the steps necessary to ensure that documents produced fall within the scope of the subpoena, it is not possible to produce all materials by noon tomorrow. We understand that the volume of potentially responsive materials is approximately 6,000 to 7,0”
Key Relationships(3)
Smith addressed multiple letters and filings to Judge Alison J. Nathan, the presiding judge in US v. Maxwell, regarding the EVCP subpoena dispute. (d-1590, d-1598, d-1639, efta-efta00078646, efta-efta00078746, efta-efta00073623)
Smith opposed subpoenas issued by the defense team of Ghislaine Maxwell seeking EVCP documents, filing a motion to quash on behalf of his client. (efta-efta00078646, d-1590)
Jeffrey S. Pagliuca was counsel for Maxwell's defense team and was copied on correspondence related to the EVCP subpoena dispute. (efta-efta00068410, efta-efta00076149, efta-efta00087105)
Timeline(7 events)
Smith, on behalf of Jordana H. Feldman (EVCP administrator), wrote to Judge Nathan requesting to be heard regarding a Maxwell defense subpoena directed to Feldman and requesting Feldman be added to the ECF docket. Judge Nathan endorsed the letter and set a briefing schedule.
Smith filed a letter requesting that Feldman be added to the ECF docket as a 'movant' to file papers. He also informed the court that Smith Villazor was authorized to accept service of the subpoena on Feldman's behalf.
Court approved Feldman's addition to ECF as movant. Smith filed motion to quash Maxwell's subpoena for EVCP documents concerning four victims, arguing the need to protect confidentiality of program claimants.
Brian Burns of Smith Villazor circulated to counsel the November 15 letter for filing on public docket, confirming no redactions were proposed.
Court denied motion to quash and ordered production of subpoenaed documents by November 24, 2021 at noon.
Smith wrote to Judge Nathan explaining Feldman intended to comply but requesting an extension due to the volume of approximately 6,000-7,000 pages of potentially responsive materials. Requested deadline of November 29, 2021.
Smith made a third production to the Court of remaining documents responsive to Maxwell's subpoena, including claim packets sent to attorneys for the four individuals, delivered via secure FTP site.
At a Glance
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About Patrick J. Smith
Who is Patrick J. Smith?
Patrick J. Smith is a partner at Smith Villazor LLP in New York. He served as counsel for Jordana H. Feldman, the independent administrator of the Jeffrey Epstein Victims Compensation Program, in proceedings connected to United States v. Maxwell (No. 20 Cr. 330). He filed motions to quash subpoenas on Feldman's behalf, corresponded with Judge Alison J. Nathan, and appeared in ECF filings in the Southern District of New York throughout November 2021 as the Maxwell trial proceeded.
What is Patrick J. Smith's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Patrick J. Smith appears in 266 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
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