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Thomas Verner Smith

Also known as T. Verner Smith, Verner Smith

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Personal Injury
27 years
25% Bankruptcy / Chapter 13
27 years
25% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
27 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

112 N Liberty St

Po Box 1743

Jackson, TN 38302
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English

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As an attorney, what I enjoy most is the opportunity to get to know each client so that I can really understand and appreciate the problems they are facing and... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 4 reviews “Good lawyer, got the job done quickly” Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 13 days ago. Client Review: My wife and I were referred to Mr. Smith by a friend of ours who had filed bankruptcy. We went to see him and he and Gayle was who we worked with and... more Flag “injury at work” Posted by: a Employment client, 6 months ago. Client Review: I would like to say that T Verner Smith has been excellent in the legal experience I needed for my injury at work. I think he would do a good job for... more Flag View all 4 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 3 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Verner is a solid individual, adhereing to high ethical standards. My experience with Verner is that he works hard for his... more Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Gilreath , Memphis (TN), 4 months ago I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: Jerry Spore , Jackson (TN), 8 months ago View all 3 endorsements

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4 reviews

“Good lawyer, got the job done quickly”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 13 days ago.

Client Review: My wife and I were referred to Mr. Smith by a friend of ours who had filed bankruptcy. We went to see him and he and Gayle was who we worked with and... more

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“injury at work”

Posted by: a Employment client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I would like to say that T Verner Smith has been excellent in the legal experience I needed for my injury at work. I think he would do a good job for... more

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I endorse this lawyer. Verner is a solid individual, adhereing to high ethical standards. My experience with Verner is that he works hard for his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Gilreath , Memphis (TN), 4 months ago

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Endorsement from lawyer: Jerry Spore , Jackson (TN), 8 months ago

Résumé

License

27 years since Thomas Verner Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee	Authorized to practice law	1985	05/04/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State	Citation type	Year cited	Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee	Probated Suspension	2010	05/04/2012
Thomas's comment: Same matter as 'Suspended' item above. This matter resulted from a complaint filed by a former business partner. The business lost money due to a poor economic climate, my partner refused to bear... more Same matter as 'Suspended' item above. This matter resulted from a complaint filed by a former business partner. The business lost money due to a poor economic climate, my partner refused to bear his 1/2 of the losses. After I filed suit to collect his 1/2 of the losses & dissolve our partnership, this complaint was filed in an effort to extort money from me. I have an unsatisfied judgment against this person for over $40,000 in Smith v. Gardner-Madison Co Tn Chancery Court Docket #64928 less
Tennessee	Censure	2006	05/04/2012
Thomas's comment: This censure was the result of a disciplinary complaint initiated by a disgruntled former spouse attempting to gain a tactical advantage in post divorce litigation against me. I am happy to share... more This censure was the result of a disciplinary complaint initiated by a disgruntled former spouse attempting to gain a tactical advantage in post divorce litigation against me. I am happy to share the details of the proceeding with any prospective client or colleague seeking to retain my services. less

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Hill Boren	1991–1994
Attorney at Moss, Benton & Wallis	1986–1991

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
CUMBERLAND		law

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys	2010-present
Member	Tennessee Association for Justice	1991-present

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