Clarissa Ann Smith

Clarissa A. Smith is a Cleveland personal injury lawyer and trial attorney representing individuals and families in serious personal injury , wrongful death, and civil rights violations resulting in serious injury or death cases throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Licensed since 2016, she has built her practice on preparation, strategy, and a disciplined approach to litigation.

A Cleveland native, Clarissa has handled cases both locally and across the country, bringing a focused and methodical approach to every matter she takes on. She prepares each case with the expectation that it may need to go to trial, and that preparation carries through every stage from initial investigation to negotiation and, when necessary, litigation.

Clarissa is known for being responsive to her clients and deliberate in her approach. She does not run a volume-based practice, and she does not treat cases as numbers. Instead, her practice is intentionally selective, allowing her to dedicate the time and resources necessary to fully develop serious injury cases involving significant harm, long-term impact, or complex liability.

She is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio; the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and Southern District of Ohio; the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Whether negotiating with insurance companies or preparing for trial, Clarissa approaches every case with the same focus: to position her clients for the strongest possible outcome while keeping them informed and supported throughout the process.