Thomas Verner Smith

Thomas Verner Smith

also known as T. Verner Smith, Verner Smith

4.6
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 41 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Jackson, TN
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt

112 N Liberty St, Po Box 1743, Jackson, TN

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 39 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1986

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Licensed in Tennessee for 41 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1985

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

Law Offices of Thomas Verner Smith

112 N Liberty St, Po Box 1743, Jackson, TN, 38302-1743

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Thomas Verner Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Professional and effective

We had been served papers by an old credit card company and were scheduled to go to court. Verner's staff, however, determined the debt was beyond the statute of limitations and their aggressive response caused the credit card company to dismiss the lawsuit. Great work all the way around!

Posted by Don | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 13

Hired this law firm back in May 2014, they seemed very anxious to help me in my situation at first, but as of late they haven't had the time for me and I'm on the brink of being right back to where I started because of a situation with a Regions Line of Credit debt, They no longer seem to have any ti...me for me and I am their client supposedly , I may have to end up hiring another attorney to keep from losing my home, which is why I went to them in the first place..

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2014 | Debt Collection

His office helped settle our debt. Great decision to work with them.

We received a letter from a supposed representative for a debtor who was making demands that seemed unusually harsh. We contacted Mr. Smith's office and faxed a copy of the letter to them. After meeting for a consultation, we were glad to hear that the letter did indeed overstep the boundaries and af...ter a phone call and response from Mr. Smith's office, we were able to reach an amicable conclusion with the debtor. Mr. Smith's office staff was very professional and accommodating. We highly recommend them.

Posted by Frank | June 28, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Would recommend his office to any of my friends or family

We had received some threatening letters and phone calls from creditors who we just could not pay at the time. The rough economy and my wife being laid off made it impossible. Mr. Smith's office contacted the creditors and made arrangements so that we could keep them off our back and yet didn't have ...to file bankruptcy either.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Good lawyer, got the job done quickly

My wife and I were referred to Mr. Smith by a friend of ours who had filed bankruptcy. We went to see him and he and Gayle was who we worked with and they were great in helping us through this tough time. I would recommend him to anyone who is fighting debt problems.

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Thomas Verner Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Gilreath

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Verner is a solid individual, adhereing to high ethical standards. My experience with Verner is that he works hard for his clients, uses his considerable skill to advance his clients' rights, and is able to achieve significant results for those who hire him. In a world of choices, Verner is a good choice for handling your legal issue."

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Jerry Spore

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Cannon

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Verner does a fine job advocating for his Client and attempting to reach the best possible resolution of his/her claim in a timely manner."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in AL, 2010

updated on 07/11/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state also violated the rules for practicing law in Alabama.

Stayed Suspension issued in TN, 2010

updated on 11/26/2013

Stayed suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Reciprocal - Reprimand issued in AL, 2006

updated on 07/11/2013

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state also violated the rules for practicing law in Alabama.

Censured issued in TN, 2006

updated on 09/21/2013

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Distingshed, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top 1% Most Endorsed, Linkedin

Work Experience

1994 - Present

President, Law Office of Verner Smith

1991 - 1994

Attorney, Hill Boren

1986 - 1991

Attorney, Moss, Benton & Wallis

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1991 - Present

Tennessee Association for Justice

Member

1986 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1991 - 1997

Tennessee Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Education

1985

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Tennessee, Martin

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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