Michael Kirby Smith

Michael Kirby Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Car accident Lawyer at Brentwood, TN
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

5115 Maryland Way, Suite 131, Brentwood, TN

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

I handle numerous car and trucking accidents, and over many years have won large awards for my injured clients against insurance companies large amounts of money for pain, medical bills and wages.

30 years | 515 cases

35%
Personal Injury 25%

I handle personal injury, auto accident and slip and fall type claims in stores seriously injured because of the carelessness or negligence of other persons or companies. There can be large money judgments for clients

31 years | 277 cases

25%
Trucking Accident 20%

Truck accidents cause serious injuries and the truck companies often delay or refuse to pay for damages. I successfully force the trucking carriers to be fair to my clients

26 years | 58 cases

20%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

There are many issues to prove this type of accident claim and the store or owners will often blame you , the hurt person, for causing your own injury. I successfully enforce justice

26 years | 47 cases

15%
Insurance 5%

My decade working as a partner at a large insurance law firm provided the experience of reviewing and interpreting insurance policies and contracts, determining if coverage should be provided and defending against denied insurance claims and coverage. I now work for the people when an insurance company wrongfully refuses to pay on its policy.

31 years | 39 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

33%-36%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Kirby Smith

5115 Maryland Way, Suite 131, Brentwood, TN, 37027

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Michael Kirby Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

Knowledgeable,was willing to take on all to make sure all that could be done was. Helpful, helped us understand the laws as it pertained to our case. Informative, when out of his way to make sure we were kept informed of the progress of our case. All of that with the manners and respect we will nev...er forget.

Posted by Toria | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful service

Mr Smith took on a somewhat difficult case for us and did a very good job. He was very accessible to us and worked very hard to get us a settlement. We would recommend Mr Smith to anyone and will use him again, should the need arise.

Posted by Holly | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So far, he's seen as a rock star

Communicatios via phone, email, and mailed correspondence is as frequent as it should be. He know my cognitive skills and memory can be sketchy yes when he reminds me to tell my husband information, it does not come off as admonishment that makes me feel negative, but simply a true reminder to pass a...long all information provided to my spouse. I feel the work he is doing on my behalf is to truly benefit my case. It is never a paralegal that contacts me . He contacts me, personally every single time.

Posted by Angela | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Injured to whole

As a lawyer myself, I was in a position where only a fool would or could represent herself as a victim in a car injury case. Michael Smith came highly recommended by a mediator friend, and he did not disappoint me. He used his skills developed while representing insurance companies to obtain the maxi...mum settlement based on the facts of my case, and he did so quickly and expertly.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

BEST ATTORNEY IN NASHVILLE / ANSWER TO PRAYERS

I called everyone of those attorneys who run ads constantly on Television. Needless to say not a one of them would give me the help that I needed. It was truly a blessing in disguise that they didn't. At our first meeting he started getting me help immediately for my medical condition. From that ...moment on I never had any doubt of the process. He treated me like family and took care of everything. You will never find a more honest and caring man in this profession. He got me the best resolution possible and throughout the process was very interested in taking care of my well being. It seemed that was first and foremost. He was always guiding me through and updating me on the situation. I can not express to anyone looking for an attorney how great Micheal is not only in law but a caring individual. You will not find a better attorney.

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Michael Kirby Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Smith

Car accident lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an experienced attorney with over 20 years of experience. He has great endorsements from clients, which are listed on his website. I have been in contact with Michael recently, and he is extremely responsive and pleasant to deal with. I do not handle personal injury cases myself, but if I had one to refer, I would certainly consider speaking to Michael about it. I endorse Michael Smith."

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Andrew Beasley

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Smith is an exceptional attorney with a great reputation in the legal community. I highly recommend him."

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Jay Stillman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Trudy Bloodworth

Business lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is experienced and very knowledgeable about many areas of the law. His calm and confident disposition puts clients at ease and is an asset in the courtroom."

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Morgan Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael K. Smith is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him and I would use him for my own personal injury matters."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Daniel Smith

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Andrew Beasley

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Morgan Smith

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Trudy Bloodworth

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Litigation Partner attorney, Law Office of Michael K. Smith

1997 - 2008

Partner attorney, Brewer, Krause and Brooks

1995 - 1997

atty, Harlin Parker

1994 - 1995

KY Supreme Court Clerk, KY Supreme Court

Associations

2009 - Present

Rotary Club , Franklin TN

Member

2005 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

side impact accident

settlement full policy limits

trucking accident

$175,000 settlement

fall and injury at a restaurant

over $30,000 settlement

Neglect of resident in care of DCS

Award against the State of Tennessee of $250,000

disputed interstate auto accident

at trial - significant jury award for injury

auto collision

$200,000 for his pain and medical bills

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Education

1994

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Transylvania University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Insurance seminar

Uninsured Motorist Law in Tennessee

Languages

English

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