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

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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

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Alexander B

Mr. Mark has a knack of treating every case of it if it is the only Casey has he is very understanding and knows the value of good communication between attorney and client he answers any and all my questions as thoroughly as possible and he will not stop until you sure that I understand he is always... above and beyond reproach and his assistant Miss Patty is about to sweetest woman I've ever met though my case isn't finished yet I would recommend this man to anyone

Posted by David | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Auto Accident

Mark is a very understanding and thorough lawyer. I was treated as a person and not a case number. He kept me up to date on my case and answered any questions or concerns that I had.

Posted by Alex | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark B. Smith. Down to earth careing honest

Mr. Smith is a hard working attorney that went out of his way to treat my case like it was his only case and got my wife and I as large of a settlement as possible he made the best of a bad situation

Posted by Jeff D | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark got the job done!

Mark worked on my malpractice case tirelessly and he was on it point till the day that my case was settled. Mark was able to handle my case with ease, determination and was able to think of situations to help me understand and navigate my case. Mark was friendly to everyone involved with my case an...d he was able to get the information that he needed for the case. Mark also walked me step by step on what to expect in the beginning all the way through to the end of the case. He was worth every cent that he was paid for his expertise and he never let up on trying to find the right expert witnesses and also witnesses to the event in question. I would highly recommend Mark to be your lawyer as his knowledge and expertise will get you the results that you are looking for.

Posted by Rob | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Claim Review

I hired Mark to represent me for a personal injury sustained in a car accident in which a semi-truck hit my car. Mark was very professional and explained everything that would happen and what my wife and I should reasonably expect the outcome to be. I wanted him to represent me because he had sig...nificant experience both representing trucking companies and those with injury claims against them. He was very communicative at each step of the process ensuring that we understood what was happening and what to expect next. We are not lawyers and, thankfully, Mark didn't use a lot of legal jargon, but made sure that we understood what he needed from us and what he would be doing in plain language. He called regularly to check on my recovery and I genuinely felt that he was more concerned about my health and well-being than about 'Closing the case' to get paid. I felt that his legal experience and capabilities as a lawyer were the reasons for what I considered to be a very good and fair settlement. He made sure that my wife and I both understood what a good, but reasonable, settlement should be given the injuries and suffering we both sustained. Mark made sure that my wife felt part of the process and validated that she was also suffering from me being injured and during the ensuing recovery. His office staff was very courteous and made us feel very comfortable every time we called or visited his office. We felt that everyone was concerned about us and made all aspects of this legal process easier for us as we coped with my injuries, recovery, and a confusing process for those of us who are not lawyers. All phone calls, mailings, documentation, and conversations were handled effortlessly and I felt confident throughout the process. My wife and I were confident that we were being represented very well and that the legal processes would be carried out professionally. I had not before been in a serious car accident like this from which I sustained serious injuries. I wasn't in any condition to handle processing the enormity of the medical bills and car insurance discussions nor did I really know how to deal with the trucking company. Mark put an immediate stop to the harassment my wife endured from the local representative of the trucking company's insurance carrier. They called repeatedly and even came to our house to assess the extent of the injuries their driver caused and my condition. I needed someone to guide me through this personally difficult time and to provide effective, capable, legal representation with expertise that I didn't have. I found these things with Mark and I highly recommend him as a very capable and caring lawyer.

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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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