About Allen
Practice areas
- Workers compensation: 50%
14 years, 500 cases
- Car accident: 25%
39 years, 1,500 cases
- Personal injury: 25%
motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, wrongful death, workers comp third party claims if hurt in vehicle while on the job, wrongful death, premises liability
30 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 1987 | 08/08/2017 |
| Legal answers | 158 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Smith, Dickey & Dempster, PA | 1987 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Workers Compensation Section | N/A | 2005 - Present |
| North Carolina Bar Association | N/A | 1987 - Present |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice | N/A | 1987 - Present |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Auto Torts Section | Co-chair | 1995 - 1996 |
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| Burn Case | Confidential Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trucking Case, | $ 950,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock Fraud Case | Confidential | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| self | NC Workers Comp Pocket Guide | 2015 |
| self | Top Ten Tips in Personal Injury Cases | 2014 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of North Carolina | Political Science and History | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Trial of a Soft Tissue Injury Case | Overview of Soft Tissue Case, Co- Chair | 2004 |
| Jury Selection in Personal Injury Cases | Jury Voire Dire in Personal Injury Cases | 1997 |
Reviews
(6) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(4)
Andrew Dickens, Foreclosure Attorney
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I am impressed with Mr. Smith's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!
Channika Desilva, Mesothelioma and asbestos Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Smith is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.
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Contact
309 Person Street
Fayetteville, NC, 28301