The Law Offices of Shane Smith
Shane Smith calls Georgia his home. Shane graduated from high school in Fayette County, Georgia. Shane then attended the University of Georgia for two years. Shane then transferred to Georgia State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1997. During his undergraduate program he was active in ROTC, serving on the Color Guard, Ranger Challenge, and as the company commander of his ROTC Company. While at Georgia State, he also met his wife. After receiving his Bachelor of Science, he attended Georgia State's College of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2000. During this time, he worked with Richard Hobbs, a local attorney in Fayetteville, and with the Fulton and Rockdale County DA offices as an intern. Additionally, he was active in the Student Trial Lawyers Association competing in a national competition.
After being admitted to the Georgia Bar, he then entered the United State's Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. He served at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division. While at Ft. Campbell, he attended and graduated from the Army's Air Assault School. This qualified him to wear the Army Air Assault Wings on his uniform. He also served at Fort Benning, Georgia. While in the Army, he practiced criminal defense throughout the Southeast. He has defended those accused of a wide range of charges although he primarily focused his representation on those accused of serious sexual assault crimes. He also acted as the lead attorney on the only military homicide in his multistate state district during his tour.
After leaving the army, Shane moved back to Peachtree City, Georgia. He then began practicing personal injury law at a major firm in Atlanta for four years. During this time, he handled over 500 cases to completion, ranging from minor injuries to a serious tractor trailer collision. Shane has represented people with injuries ranging from mild soft tissue injuries to their back and necks, severe broken bones requiring surgery, people who have undergone lumbar fusions and a client who has an amputation because of his injury. During this time, he represented numerous clients who were struck by a driver who was DUI or intoxicated, and has helped many people who were pedestrians when they were struck by an automobile.
After working downtown for several years, Shane formed his own law firm to better represent his clients. Shane focuses his practice on helping those injured through no fault of their own. This can be someone injured in a car wreck, to someone injured on someone else's property, or other seriously injured people. Shane particularly enjoys helping his clients who have been struck by drunk drivers receive the compensation they deserve. Shane has worked hard to develop contacts and relationships with many specialist doctors in the Atlanta area to help ensure that his clients can receive treatment no matter how seriously they are injured.
In addition to practicing law, Shane is married and has two small children. He attends and is a member of Holy Trinity Church with his family. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Masons, and the Shriners. Shane is admitted to practice law in all courts in Georgia and the Military Court System. Shane is also admitted to practice in the Middle District of Georgia
Practice areas
Most of our practice is car accidents. We also have a significant number of cases within this area representing victims of DUI and people hit by drunk drivers.
18 years, 1,000 cases
18 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Peachtree City Office
263 Highway 74 North
Peachtree City, GA, 30269
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2021 | 06/23/2022 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 04/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best of 2012 - Atlanta Attorneys | Kudzu | 2012 |
Distinguished Military Graduate | Army ROTC | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Law Offices of Shane Smith | 2008 - Present |
Assistant Attorney | Fulton County Attorney's Office | 2014 - 2014 |
Attorney | Montlick & Associates, PC | 2005 - 2008 |
JAG | United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps | 2001 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Word Association Press | What Every Georgia Slip and Fall Victim Needs to Know about Premises Liability | 2013 |
Law Offices of Shane Smith | I Was Hit By A Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next? | 2013 |
Book | 7 Critical Mistakes to Ruin Your Car Accident Case | 2012 |
Law Offices of Shane Smith | 10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case | 2010 |
Law Offices of Shane Smith | Property Damage Guide for Georgia | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgia State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Georgia State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
US Army Air Assault School | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Superbowl of PI Seminars | Plaintiff Attorney Question and Answer | 2013 |
Lunch and Learn | What to do when you receive a deposition notice | 2012 |
John Marshall American Inn of Court | Ethical Issues in Practice | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Injured in MARTA Bus Accident (Clayton County, GA) | Insurance Company Settled |
Drunk Driving Accident (Coweta County, GA) | Awarded $80,000 |
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Christopher Davis, Car accident Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is highly respected in the legal community.
Charles Internicola, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shane is an excellent attorney who approaches his legal practice with a level of precision and passion that few attorneys can match. If you or a family member is injured, I would strongly recommend that Shane be included on a very short list of "must speak to" attorneys.
Christopher Davis, Car accident Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is highly respected in the legal community.
Charles Internicola, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shane is an excellent attorney who approaches his legal practice with a level of precision and passion that few attorneys can match. If you or a family member is injured, I would strongly recommend that Shane be included on a very short list of "must speak to" attorneys.
Erik Heninger, Car accident Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've worked with Mr. Smith on a number of files and have always found he and his staff professional and well prepared. I endorse Mr. Smith.
Neil Flit, Car accident Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kenneth Riley, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 13, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Mr. Smith for a number of years now and I am very impressed with his level of professionalism and integrity in the personal injury cases he manages. He has a strong depth of knowledge for the law and he and his team put forth 100% effort to the cases they work on.
L. Ty Wilson, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 30, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Shane for several years now. Shane takes to the time to educate his clients about their cases. He has written several books on various personal injury topics. We have worked on several matters together and I have found Shane is passionate about obtaining justice for his clients. It is without hesitation that I endorse Shane Smith.
Christopher Markel, Car accident Attorney on Jul 26, 2012
Relationship: Other
I have known Shane for many years, first in the Army when we were freinds as Army Jag Corps lawyers, and later as an attorney who would accept our referrals for Georgia counsel. He is one of the most talented, capable, honest lawyers around. I would be hard pressed to think of anyone better in the metro-Atlanta area to refer clients to.
Terence McGinn, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
From my personal experience in the personal injury field, Mr. Smith has demonstrated to me that he is an excellent counselor for injured people in Georgia. My first hand knowledge of his professional and legal judgment in this practice area is admirable. I am aware of hundreds of injured Georgians who have greatly benefited from his deep understanding of Georgia injury law.
Amy Ivan, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've know Shane Smith for many years. I find him to be a terrific personal injury attorney with a very helpful staff.