Atty. Jeffrey Smith
Jeff Smith is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason. He focuses his practice on litigation and resolution of construction, contract, business, healthcare, and labor and employment disputes.
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Jeffrey Smith is a Special Counsel based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of AFFILIATIONS • Member, American Bar Association Forum on Construction Appellate Practice Committee Commercial and Business Litigation Committee • Catholic Bar Association • St. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jeff Smith is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason
- He focuses his practice on litigation and resolution of construction, contract, business, healthcare, and labor and employment disputes
- His litigation practice involves representation of public and private companies in trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitrations in a wide range of matters, including mass torts, class actions and multi-district litigation, among others
- He has represented owners, general contractors, architects, sub-contractors, and design firms in construction disputes involving commercial properties, including continuing care retirement communities, nuclear power plants, coal-fired power plants, and nursing homes
- He has also litigated and arbitrated disputes involving federal, state and local government projects such as convention centers, schools, military base renovation projects, and interstate highways
- His employment practice comprises defending employers in discrimination claims, unfair competition claims, wrongful termination, wage/hour litigation and whistleblower litigation
- He also proactively counsels employers on employment issues
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES • fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation • St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Lector • Tennessee Justice Center, Former Member Board of Directors • The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Health Care Law, Litigation-Labor and Employment • Memphis Business Quarterly, Power Player in Employment Law • Tennessee Justice Center, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, 2011 • ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, 2024
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jeffrey Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jeffrey Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Jeffrey Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Tennessee →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Jeffrey Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Tennessee →
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 Memphis 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 andnue, 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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