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Thomas G Smith

Thomas G Smith

also known as Tom

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury ... +2 more

3975 University Drive Suite 405, Fairfax, VA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 35 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 46 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

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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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jorge&Jazel | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

A lawyer that really cares

He is an amazing Lawyer with amazing staff as well. Words are not enough to describe how Tom in handling our case for a wrongful death of our son. He is the best lawyer out there! He kept us in the loop from the start to finish. Explains all the things we needed to know and so easy to communicate wi...th. He responds with all our inquiry right away. He lightened our load in some way so to speak by not stressing us out throughout the process but was working hard for our case to be done in a way we will not be stressed, but him working dedicatedly. Only few like him that shows genuine concern and dedication not just to our case but to us and our family. Very professional and with excellent work ethics. Very knowledgeable and smart. My two young daughters like him a lot that they asked us to give him something to remember them all the time , a build the bear that they dressed up just like him. Tom valued that gift from our daughters.

Thomas Smith

Replied last December 28, 2017

Thank you Jorge and Jazel. I will always remember you and your beautiful, smart, and funny daughters.

Posted by Sherry | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

After consulting with five attorneys, I decided to hire Tom Smith. He was always professional, on time for meetings, responded promptly with my questions/concerns. I prefer email correspondence so that is basically how we communicated. Of course, his staff was always available. Tom was a great commu...nicator and kept me informed as the case progressed. He explained my options and spent whatever time I wanted/needed. I never felt rushed. I believe he is fair and will do his best for his client. I referred a friend to him whose case he is handling.

Thomas Smith

Replied last January 11, 2017

Sherry, You were a great client, and I'm glad that we were able to get you a good result in the case.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Co-chair Judicial Relations

2014 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Co-chair fundraising

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

Leaders Forum

2008 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1991 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1990 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1990 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2014

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chair legislative committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Drake v. Surgical Associates

$2,249,672.00 verdict for the plaintiff

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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

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