Since 1984, Mark Smith has represented hundreds of individuals and businesses in malpractice and other negligence cases.   He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.   NBTA certification is granted only to those who can document substantial "first-chair" trial experience, and who successfully complete a rigorous screening and testing process.  

Cases in which someone is injured as the result of professional malpractice or other negligence are called "tort" actions.   The early years of Mr. Smith's practice involved representation of the defendants in such cases.   The "defendant" in a civil action is a person or business that caused an injury, and then was sued in court.   This type of defense practice is generally financed and controlled by large insurance companies.  

In time, Mr. Smith chose to radically change his practice.   No longer representing defendants and their insurers, he now works on behalf of the people and families who have suffered serious injuries or death due to the negligence of someone else.   In a civil case, these people are called "plaintiffs".  

Many lawyers spend their entire careers representing only defendants, or only plaintiffs.   Since he has represented both sides, Mr. Smith understands how insurance companies and their attorneys evaluate and defend civil cases.   With the benefit of that insight, he offers his clients an experienced and balanced approach designed to bring about a favorable outcome.