Atty. Christopher A. Smith

Atty. Christopher A. Smith

Christopher A. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, child custody and 17 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 11 Years Experience 11 year
Call (615) 931-4438

Profile Summary

About Christopher A. Smith at a glance

Christopher A. Smith is a child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and immigration attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2015). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1980) and Belmont College of Law University of Tennessee (B.S., 1977). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher A. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate practice, child custody and 17 other areas of law
  • Christopher A. received a degree from Belmont College of Law, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Christopher A. practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher A. Smith

Where is Christopher A. Smith's law office located?
Christopher A. Smith's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher A. Smith handle?
Christopher A. Smith focuses on child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Christopher A. Smith practiced law?
Christopher A. Smith has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Christopher A. Smith go to law school?
Christopher A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Christopher A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1980
B.S.
Belmont College of Law University of Tennessee
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2015

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