Atty. Charles Nicholas Smith

Atty. Charles Nicholas Smith

Nick Smith is admitted to practice in state courts in Mississippi and Tennessee. He is admitted to practice in the U.S.

Southaven Southaven 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Nicholas Smith at a glance

Charles Nicholas Smith is a Partner based in Southaven, Mississippi, practicing at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2010) and Tennessee U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (2011). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Mississippi (B.A. English, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association (ABA) North Mississippi Young Lawyers Desoto County Bar Association. Serands clients in Southaven, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nick Smith is admitted to practice in state courts in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • He is admitted to practice in the U.S
  • District Court Northern District of Mississippi
  • Mr. Smith’s areas of practice include personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation including contract disputes and actions under the Fair Debt Collections Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Mr. Smith was hired in 2010 at the Chatham Pittman Law Firm and is now a partner at Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman PLLC. Nick Smith grew up in Tate County, Mississippi, where he attended Senatobia High School and went on to continue his education at Northwest Mississippi Community College
  • He finished his undergraduate studies at The University of Mississippi
  • Following graduation, he worked as a deputy clerk in the Tate County Chancery Clerk's Office for his grandfather Wayne Crockett
  • He then attended Law School at Mississippi College School of Law
  • While in law school Mr. Smith interned at the District Attorney's office serving Tate, Panola, DeSoto, Yalobusha, and Tallahatchie Counties of the 17th Judicial District
  • Mr. Smith graduated law school in 2009
  • Following law school, Mr. Smith returned home to Senatobia
  • In June of 2013 Mr. Smith began serving as the Municipal Judge for the City of Senatobia
  • Mr. Smith has served as the President for the Northwest Mississippi Young Lawyers Division and currently serves Panola County Mississippi as one of the County’s Public Defenders
  • Mr. Smith’s litigation experience includes trial work in Municipal Courts, Circuit and Chancery Courts, and Federal Court
  • Past Employment Positions • District Attorney's Office of the 17th Judicial District, Extern, 2008 Professional Associations and Memberships • American Bar Association (ABA) • North Mississippi Young Lawyers • Desoto County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Nicholas Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Nicholas Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southaven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Nicholas Smith

Where is Charles Nicholas Smith's law office located?
Charles Nicholas Smith's law practice is located in Southaven, Mississippi. The firm is Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Nicholas Smith handle?
Charles Nicholas Smith focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Charles Nicholas Smith practiced law?
Charles Nicholas Smith has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Charles Nicholas Smith go to law school?
Charles Nicholas Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. English, 2005).
How can I contact Charles Nicholas Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles Nicholas Smith received?
Charles Nicholas Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2009
B.A. English
University of Mississippi
- 2005

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2010
Tennessee U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 2011

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