We have been using Allen for years,he has always got a good outcome on every case he has handled for us. Would recommend him to anyone looking for honest attorney that wins. Allen is second to no one, the support staff he surrounded himself with is also great.
motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, wrongful death, workers comp third party claims if hurt in vehicle while on the job, wrongful death, premises liability
Allen Smith is third generation Fayetteville, North Carolina. His grandfather was the manager of Sears in downtown Fayetteville for 35 years. His Dad Ritchie Smith is the founding Partner of Smith Dickey Dempster. Allen was born at Cape Fear Valley Hospital (now medical center) in 1961. He attended public schools in Fayetteville and graduated from Terry Sanford Senior High School, where he was active in several areas, and was co-captain of the basketball team. He received his undergraduate degree in 1984 from the University of North Carolina. He then graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School in 1987, where he joined his fathers law practice in Fayetteville. For over 28 years, he has focused on helping those injured by the negligence of others and in work place injuries. He is also state counsel for the National Home School Legal Defense Association.
Throughout his legal career, Allen has handled complex and complicated tort litigation, leading to multiple recoveries on behalf of clients in excess of one million dollars. He also handles small cases, and treats them with just as much enthusiasm and energy as his bigger cases. He has vast experience litigating serious brain injury cases, and back, neck, and other debilitating injuries. He likes using the latest courtroom technology to most effectively present his client's cases.
Allen has handled serious injury cases involving most the largest employers in Cumberland County and outside the County, including The City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Goodyear Tire, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Allen sees clients in  our Fayetteville Office, our Hope Mills office, and our Lumberton Office.
Allen believes in honest, aggressive, straight forward advocacy for his clients. Call him for a free consultation today.
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Excellent!
Local ties, honest and very good
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017
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Great Attorney
We have been using Allen for years,he has always got a good outcome on every case he has handled for us. Would recommend him to anyone looking for honest attorney that wins. Allen is second to no one, the support staff he surrounded himself with is also great.
Posted by Jacqueline | February 27, 2017
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The Best!
Mr. Smith is a very professional and knowledgeable attorney. He is kind and attentive.
His assistant, Elizabeth, is a great asset to the firm.
Allen Smith is able to handle any legal needs.
Posted by Stacy | February 27, 2017
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Mr. Smith has been nothing but professional and proficient in all my dealings with him over the past 25 years. He and his firm have handled a number of cases for me personally as well as helping to serve my clients as well. In each case he has been insightful and straightforward. I would use and recommend Allen and his firm again.
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Posted by Boyd | February 27, 2017
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A lawyer with integrity.
Allen Smith can be trusted. We have appreciated his honesty and wisdom over the years.
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017
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WC case
I consulted with and hired Mr. SMITH FOR MY WC case. He has been very helpful.
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"Mr. Smith had been in practice a long time and his experience is unquestionable. He really works hard to get the results his clients deserve. Mr. Smith is a Senior Partner at our law firm, and to me mentor, peer and co-worker. On a daily bases I can see the astounding amount off effort, care and wisdom he puts into his clients cases. If you have an issue do not hesitate to call on Mr. Smith."
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Personal injury Attorney | Mar 26
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"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."