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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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Acquired: 1987
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309 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
3202 North Main Street, Suite 108, Hope Mills, NC, 28348
411 East 2nd Street, Lumberton, NC, 28358
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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Local ties, honest and very good
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired 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 anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I consulted with and hired Mr. SMITH FOR MY WC case. He has been very helpful.
Posted by Jacqueline | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 | Consulted Attorney
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 r...
"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."
"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!"
"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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1993
President, Cumberland County Young Lawyers Association
1992
Vice- President, Cumberland County Young Lawyers Association
1980
Co-Captain, Terry Sanford Senior High Basketball Team
1979
Named Co-Chairman of Racial Reconciation Committee, Terry Sanford High School
1978
Most Valuable Player, Terry Sanford Junior Varsity Basketball Team
1987 - Present
Partner, Smith, Dickey & Dempster, PA
2017 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeEducation Committee
2006 - Present
The Liberty Center (Christian Counseling Center)Board of Directors
2005 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Workers Compensation Section
1987 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
1987 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
1995 - 1996
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Auto Torts SectionCo-chair
Confidential Settlement
$ 950,000
Confidential
$ 4,000,000
Confidential Settlement
$2,000,000
Settlment in Excess of $ 1 million
$ 2,000,0000 settlement just prior to trial
Settled
2.5 million
$ 850,000
Settled During Trial
Settled during trial for $ 450,000
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
2004
Overview of Soft Tissue Case, Co- Chair
1997
Jury Voire Dire in Personal Injury Cases
2015
2014
English
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Am I required to stop medications because my workers comp adjuster told me to
25 Feb 2019
Will I be considered at fault if I was merging in a lane and got hit in the back of my car?
07 Feb 2019