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Thomas G Smith
also known as Tom
About Thomas
Biography
Fairfax personal injury attorney Thomas G. Smith has more than 30 years of legal experience, over 20 of which he has spent fighting on behalf of injured victims and their loved ones. At Shevlin Smith, Tom handles an array of complex cases while focusing on medical malpractice. Over the course of his extensive career, he has earned recognition from a number of national organizations, including Martindale-Hubbell®, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers®. With every case he takes on, he is committed to providing his clients with compassionate, personalized guidance and uncompromising representation. Call today for a free consultation!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
47 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Virginia for 35 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 46 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Shevlin Smith
3975 University Drive Suite 405, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Thomas G Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Charles | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
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Tom Smith handled my court case against a radiologist who failed to see the change in my 2006 CAT scan which showed cancer had grown in my left lung. This was not found until 2008 when a new CAT scan showed that the cancer had spread and was now in the lymph glands and stage 3. He won that case for...
Thomas Smith
Replied last January 11, 2017Charles: Thank you for the review my friend. What a great trial that was, and what a great feeling when the jury came back in our favor.
Posted by Jack | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Excellent Attorney
I met and retained Mr. Smith in early 2009 to represent me in a medical malpractice claim. That claim was subsequently settled through mediation in early 2011. It is difficult to put into words how appreciative I was having Mr. Smith as my attorney. He was extremely knowledgeable (not only regardi...
Thomas Smith
Replied last January 11, 2017Thank you Jack for this kind review. I was glad I could help.
Thomas G Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
William Carey
Medical malpractice lawyer
Matthew Lee
Medical malpractice lawyer
Stephen Altman
Unknown lawyer
Brian Sanderson
Medical malpractice lawyer
Edward Gross
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV, Martindale Hubble
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Virginia, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
DC Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Virginia and D.C. Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Virginia and DC Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice, Washingtonian Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Virginia, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
DC Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Principal, Shevlin Smith
Associations
2016 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-chair Judicial Relations
2014 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-chair fundraising
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeLeaders Forum
2008 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1990 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2012 - 2014
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationChair legislative committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Drake v. Surgical Associates
$2,249,672.00 verdict for the plaintiff
Education
1979
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Mediation Strategies
2013
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Expert Use Under the New Virginia Evidentiary Laws
2008
Virginia State Bar
Expert Review in Medical Malpractice Cases
Publications
2016
Medical malpractice law in Virginia
Expert review
2008
Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia
Expert Review
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers