Antwaun Lewis Smith

Antwaun Lewis Smith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Car accident Lawyer at Saint Joseph, MO
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Personal Injury ... +2 more

400 Jules Street, Suite 105, Saint Joseph, MO

About Antwaun

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

I fight for people who have been injured in car and trucking accidents. My clients have been hurt by other drivers who are distracted, drunk, or simply careless. I work to get you the most compensation for your injury, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

18 years

40%
Trucking Accident 30%

I fight for people who have been injured in car and trucking accidents. My clients have been hurt by other drivers who are distracted, drunk, or simply careless. I work to get you the most compensation for your injury, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

30%
Personal Injury 10%

In addition to car accidents, I represent clients who have been injured at work, by a medical provider, slipped and fallen at a business or residence, or hurt by a defective product.

18 years

10%
Workers Compensation 10%

Workers Compensation requires a lawyer who understands the ins and outs of complicated law and procedure and how to navigate your medical treatment. We are experts in this area.

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

I fight for clients who have lost a family member in an accident caused by someone else. These are complex cases, and you need a lawyer who understands the law and how to fight to get the most compensation for this tragic loss.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 18 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Smith Law Office, LLC

400 Jules Street, Suite 105, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501

Smith Law Office, LLC

406 West 34th Street, Suite 623, Kansas City, MO, 64111

Smith Law Office, LLC

405 N. Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO, 65806

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Antwaun Lewis Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great work to help clients ever in MO ,,ANTWAUN LEWIS SMITH is very best attorney ever ,thank you !!!

ANTWAUN did great work to help clients thanks for your times to work on my case!!

Posted by Jennifer | November 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Employment Contract Law Question

Antwaun was quick and did a great job of answering my question. He was thorough and knowledgeable on Missouri contract law as it related to W2 versus Independent Contractors.

Posted by Lindsey | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Last Hope

In October of 2013, I was in a car accident. It was not my fault, the lady turned left into on coming traffic on a yield light. I first hired Corbett Law Firm. After many struggles with them and fighting them to do anything for 2 years, I found out that I was going to trial. I was scared at this poin...t since after I found out I was taking my case to trial that there was a slim chance of me winning it. So finally fed up with all the running around I had to fire Corbett Law Firm. I called almost every lawyer in Springfield, MO and no one would take my case since it had already been taken to trial. I almost gave up until I saw Antwaun Smith on Avvo. I figured why not give him a try what would it hurt. Antwaun agreed to have a consultation with me just to at least hear me out and see what he could do for me. I brought my girlfriend with me for additional support to the meeting. Antwaun actively listened to what I had to say and showed real concern for me. Also being a same sex couple never seemed to bother him, ot once. He told me that he would be more than happy to help me and that he would work out a small fee so as to not dip into my settlement. My settlement already had liens against it for the medical bills I incurred from the accident. So after my liens I would barely have anything left. He didn't feel right dipping into it because I had already lost so much due to my previous lawyer. Antwaun settled my case and even fought a little with the other parties insurance and in less than 2 months I had my settlement check. Antwaun saved my family from being evicted. He was able to get me my check just before christmas. I was able to give my 10 year old presents. Which was great because our main source of income was no more. It was such a relief that I forgot to tell him “Thank You” and that I received the check. I forgot to tell the one man who finally helped for little to no cost when everyone else told me no. Honestly, I don't know if there is anything out there that I could do to show him how much I appreciate his work, help and understanding. He kept me so much in the loop he would even forward me emails between him and the adjuster. Even if the email was just simply stating “Hey just checking on progress". The work he did is so great that whatever I do to repay him for his work would never be enough. If I ever need help ever again or any of my friends need help, I will forever keep Antwaun Smith as my lawyer. I DON'T TRUST ANYONE ELSE but him. Even if I had a case that he wouldn't handle I wouldn't fill right about hiring the other lawyer without going to Antwauns suggestions first. Let me just say this, no amount of words could describe how much he saved my family and me. What he did for us... I wish everyone could know about it. If I had it my way I would get him all over the news and then some bragging about the job he did. HE DESERVES TO BE THE BEST LAWYER IN SPRINGFIELD,MISSOURI. He might see the work he did as something small. But it wasn't, what he did makes me at a loss for words. If you are looking for a personal injury lawyer I would strongly advise you to call Antwaun... LIKE RIGHT NOW.

Posted by Edward | April 30, 2014

SEARCH NO FURTHER....THIS IS THE LAWYER YOU NEED.

Antwaun was very up front and honest with me about my case and the possible outcomes. He was not just trying to make a buck. He went above and beyond, even as far as sending me newspaper articles and research papers that dealt with the facts of my case. He called me anytime he had questions in orde...r to keep all of his facts straight, as well as calling anytime the other attorneys made moves. I was always in the loop. He was very professional, courteous and pleasant. I highly recommend him and would use him again in a heartbeat.

Posted by Orville | April 30, 2014

Trucking Lawyer

I worked with Antwaun Smith on a trucking case in Missouri and he was very professional, knowledgeable and reliable. I highly endorse Mr. Smith and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an 18 Wheeler accident attorney.

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Antwaun Lewis Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Brown

Insurance lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Antwaun on a complex insurance case and was impressed with his legal abilities. He obtained a great result for his client. He is a smart, caring attorney, and I endorse him."

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Andrew Zellers

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antwaun is a thoughtful and effective advoate. It is rare for an attorney to be able to show his compassion to clients and their families by understanding their unique challenges and explaining the legal system. At the same time, he is a brilliant litigator and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom."

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Jenelle Beavers

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Smith is a fantastic lawyer and person. He is smart, thorough and reliable. He goes the extra mile for his clients. He is also warm, kind and caring. I have the utmost confidence in him as a professional and as a person."

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John Clemons

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have conferred with Antwaun on numerous occasions about personal injury cases and find him to be a very knowledgeable and informed attorney. I have practiced over 40 years, but appreciate his prospectives."

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Benjamin Cox

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Friend

"Antwaun was always the smartest guy in the room in law school, and I was so pleased to see him open his own practice representing regular people. A person couldn't hope to have a smarter, harder-working or more ethical attorney than Antwaun Smith."

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Craig Winters

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Antwaun on a complex insurance case. The case involved difficult legal questions of contract interpretation, statutes of limitations, and categories of damages. And it had some facts that were not so great for Antwaun's client. The insurance lawyers filed motion after motion, trying to get rid of the case. Antwaun won every one. Finally - days before trial - the insurance company caved and settled for quite a large number. Antwaun never backed down. His tenacity made for a very satisfied client."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Kansas City Top 40 Under 40, Ingram's Magazine

1999

Rhodes Scholar, Rhodes Scholarship Trust

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Smith Law Office

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Shook Hardy & Bacon

Associations

2015 - Present

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

St. Joseph Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

NAACP

Member

2007 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Missouri Bar

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Insurance Coverage Dispute

Settled at Pre-trial Mediation

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Education

2007

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Oxford University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1998

University of Missouri-Columbia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Law Practice Management Future of the Practice

Languages

English

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