Ruth C. Smith

Ruth C. Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Social Security, Car Accidents

79 Woodfin Place, Suite 103, Asheville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Elmore and Smith Law Firm, PC

79 Woodfin Place, Suite 103, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Ruth C. Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Beth | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer!

I had an accident that was not my fault in which I had injuries and my car was totaled. The driver-at-fault’s insurance was terrible (cut rate insurance company) that upon researching them online I found that they have a history of fighting all claims. They refused all responsibillity. I am a single... working parent and the expenses and loss of a vehicle put me in a serious financial bind. Ruth Smith took my case when others wouldnt. She fought hard with the shady insurance company who had numerous stalling tactics to delay resolution and avoid responsibility. She and her staff were professional, thorough, and persistent all through the process. The end result is a settlement in my favor, for much more than I hoped to recoup. Very grateful to Ruth Smith and her staff and would recommend to everyone.

Posted by Max | January 29, 2015

good job

had a car wreck last year, it wasn't too serious, but I wanted my bills paid. The insurance company was being a jerk, wouldn't pay for anything. Ruth got them for me. Tough little lady, would use again.

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Ruth C. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Roberts

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruth knows personal injury practice inside and out, and has been maximizing client results for many years."

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Tony Rollman

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruth is a great lawyer and works very hard for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Joe Adams

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruth Smith is a fine trial lawyer. She works hard for her clients and her results show it."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ruth. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Budd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joe Adams

Personal injury lawyer

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Frank Voler

Personal injury lawyer

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William Loose

Business lawyer

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Steve Warren

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2008

Order of Service, NC Advocates for Justice

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner/ Founder, Ruth Smith Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Litigation attorney, Crumley Roberts

2000 - 2009

Litigation attorney, Grimes & Teich

1999 - 1999

associate attorney, Robert Dungan & Associates

Associations

2006 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

member

2000 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2000 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys

member

Education

1999

University of North Carolina School of Law

J.D.

1990

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Premises Liability

Dog Bite Liability

2011

Mountain Magic

New Evidence Rules regarding Personal Injury Claims

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