Mark B. Smith

Mark B. Smith

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

4101 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH

About Mark

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Not every claim requires the assistance of an attorney. However, where a serious injury has occurred, or where the nature and extent of the injury is unclear, "going it alone" can be a costly mistake.

41 years

25%
Medical Malpractice 25%

While "malpractice" is just "negligence" by another name, proving medical malpractice is far more difficult than proving that a driver ran a stop sign. Malpractice litigation is serious business.

41 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Not every claim requires the assistance of an attorney. However, where a serious injury has occurred, or where the nature and extent of the injury is unclear, "going it alone" can be a costly mistake.

41 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 31 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 41 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mark B. Smith Co., L.P.A.

4101 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Mark B. Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Mark B. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Steiden

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is a lawyer's lawyer, and when it comes to injury and medical malpractice law, there is no one better. His character is impeccable - Mark always does the right thing. His mastery of the courtroom is unsurpassed by any other attorney I know."

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Thomas Gelwicks

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Smith is widely recognized as one of the finest trial lawyers in Cincinnati and southwestern Ohio. I strongly endorse."

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Robert Erney

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Mark is an outstanding trial lawyer."

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Nicholas Bunch

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Wilson

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Smith is a wise man at the top of the legal mountain in my opinion. He is one of the most respected trial attorneys, from both colleagues like myself, and attorneys he goes up against in the insurance industry. It's not only because of his experience, but more importantly because of his practical common sense and judgment. He's also one heck of a nice guy as well. I can't rightly say that about every personal injury attorney, and believe me that counts for something in the eyes of juries and judges."

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Todd Kime

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mark Smith. Mark is an extremely thorough, detail oriented attorney who's attention to the detail gives him a clear and decisive edge over defense counsel. His overall demeanor and personality also allows him the ability to clearly communicate with his clients. This makes for a happy attorney/client relationship."

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John Holschuh

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Steiden

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Gelwicks

Personal injury lawyer

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Nicholas Bunch

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Todd Kime

Workers compensation lawyer

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Brian Wilson

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Richard Topper

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Cincinnati Top 50, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates

2006

Cincinnati Leading Lawyer, Cincinnati Business Magazine

2005

Ohio Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

1992

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Mark B. Smith Co., L.P.A.

1994 - 1996

Associate, The Lawrence Firm

1984 - 1994

Attorney, Gallagher, Sharp, Fulton & Norman

Associations

2010 - Present

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Ohio Board of Trial Advocates

Associate Member

1997 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

1997 - Present

Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

1994 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Cincinnati

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Insurance Law CLE

“Immunity: The New Front of Tort Reform”

2013

The Advocacy Series

“Trial Day Preparation (Practical Tips to Maximize Your Organization) & Effective Voir Dire”

2011

The Advocacy Series

“Trial Day Preparation (Practical Tips To Maximize Your Organization) & Effective Voir Dire”

2003

Cont. Legal Ed. - “Justice Through Communication”

“Communicating Through Lay Witnesses”

2003

2003 Annual Medical Negligence Seminar

“Dental Malpractice Litigation”

2002

Private Invitation

Symposium on Medical Risk Management

2002

New Lawyer Training

The Business of Lawyering

2001

44th Annual Convention

“Medical Malpractice Cases in the Court Of Claims”

1999

Health Car Law Seminar

“The PIE Fiasco from the Practitioner’s Perspective”

1990

Annual Lecture

Medical/Dental Malpractice Litigation

Publications

2010

Ohio Trial Magazine “Penn Central v. Armco Steel – What’s So Wrong With A Narrative Response?”

2006

Ohio Trial Magazine “Rebuttal Evidence – Having The Last Word”

Languages

English

Activity

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