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.
Practice areas
18 years, 500 cases
motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, wrongful death, workers comp third party claims if hurt in vehicle while on the job, wrongful death, premises liability
34 years, 1,000 cases
Disability
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 1987 | 05/31/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| President | Cumberland County Young Lawyers Association | 1993 |
| Vice- President | Cumberland County Young Lawyers Association | 1992 |
| Co-Captain | Terry Sanford Senior High Basketball Team | 1980 |
| Named Co-Chairman of Racial Reconciation Committee | Terry Sanford High School | 1979 |
| Most Valuable Player | Terry Sanford Junior Varsity Basketball Team | 1978 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Smith, Dickey & Dempster, PA | 1987 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Education Committee | 2017 - Present |
| The Liberty Center (Christian Counseling Center) | Board of Directors | 2006 - Present |
| 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 |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| self | NC Workers Comp Pocket Guide | 2015 |
| self | Top Ten Tips in Personal Injury Cases | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of North Carolina | 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 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Burn Case | Confidential Settlement |
| Trucking Case, | $ 950,000 |
| Stock Fraud Case | Confidential |
| Orthopedic Malpractice | Confidential Settlement |
| Cruiseline Brain Injury Case | $ 4,000,000 |
| Birth Brain Injury | $2,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Road Construction Case | Settlment in Excess of $ 1 million |
| Birth Brain Injury | $ 2,000,0000 settlement just prior to trial |
| Nursing Home Case | Settled |
| Birth Brain Injury Case | 2.5 million |
| Nursing Home Case | $ 850,000 |
| Insurance Litigation | Settled During Trial |
| Nursing Home Case | Settled during trial for $ 450,000 |
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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.
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, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 26, 2017
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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.
Mark Sternlicht, Car accident Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Allen is an excellent, trustworthy attorney who works hard for his clients.
Andrew Dempster, Car accident Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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