Houston Dillard Smith III

Houston Dillard Smith III

10.0

Superb

Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

What is the Avvo Rating?

Contributor level 12

View contributions

Overview

Practice Areas

Chart?chs=124x124&cht=p&chp=4
  • 60% Personal Injury
    21 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Wrongful Death
  • 20% Trucking Accident

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%)

Contact Information

  • Link & Smith, P.C.
    2142 Vista Dale Court
    Tucker, GA 30084
    Office: 888-315-8840
    Fax: 770-414-8098
    View map | Edit this address

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

Houston Smith graduated from Duke University and then from the University of Georgia School of Law. He practiced insurance defense law for eight years before... more

View all photos and/or videos

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Thoughtful, trustworthy, and patient”

Posted by: Katie Scarlett, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Houston kept me well informed throughout the process. He fought hard form me and remained calm and patient. I feel I could trust Houston with any... more
Flag

“Showed personal interest in protecting me from a big insurance company.”

Posted by: Amelia, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Smith really made a very big difference when I got him involved after a bad car accident. Without his advice, I would have accepted a much lower... more
Flag

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Donald W Singleton

I have known Houston both personally and professionally for many many years. He is a person of high morals and ethics. He is an outstanding writer... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Singleton , Alpharetta (GA), 7 months ago
Paul Jonathan Sieg

I have known Houston, both personally and professionally, for several years. I regularly seek his advice on my own cases, and he is always willing... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul Sieg , Decatur (GA), 7 months ago
View all 5 endorsements

Résumé

 

License

22 years since Houston Dillard Smith III was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 1991 05/28/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Link & Smith, P.C. 1993–present
Associate at Downey & Cleveland 1991–1992

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Georgia Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Duke University Psychology B.S. 1988

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law: State of GA Ten Leaders 2010
See all 5 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Georgia Trial Lawyers Association 2009–present
Member State Bar of Georgia 1991–present
See all 3 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 208 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
33 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
53 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
View all contributions

Publications

Article Publication Date
Journal of Controversial Medical Claims - Advisory Board Member Wolters Kluwer publication 2010
Georgia Law of Torts: Forms Thompson West 2002
See all 3 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Winning Settlement Demand Packages State Bar of Georgia Seminar 2011
Trial of a personal injury case ICLE Seminar: Inside the Courtroom 2010
See all 5 speaking engagements