About Thomas
Biography
As an attorney, what I enjoy most is the opportunity to get to know each client so that I can really understand and appreciate the problems they are facing and come up with a viable solution to their legal problems. I always attempt to put the client's interest first and consider the long range impact of each decision I make on their behalf. Every step I take on behalf of any client is designed to foster a long term relationship with that client -- a close relationship that would motivate them to refer friends and family to my office and cause them to use this office for their legal needs in the future.
On a personal level, I enjoy spending time with my family, riding Tennessee Walking Horses, playing golf, working in the yard, discovering good restaurants, fine food and a nice bottle of wine.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
41 years
41 years
41 years
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Alabama for 39 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
Licensed in Tennessee for 41 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1985
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
8 Client Reviews
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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...
Thomas Verner Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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"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
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in AL, 2010
updated on 07/11/2013This 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 11/26/2013Stayed 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 07/11/2013This 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 09/21/2013When 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 AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 1997
Tennessee Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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24 Jan 2012
Is there a law that allows someone's partner to sue for an injury causing no sex. An unmarried couple
16 Nov 2011
I had surgical clips left in my body after a thyroidectomy (performed in Boston). This is contrary to the operating report.
12 Nov 2011