Atty. Mark T. Smith
Mark Smith’s clients include hospitals, doctors and other health care providers throughout the state of Tennessee. He handles the defense of medical negligence claims and suits involving allegations of wrongful death and catastrophic injuries with the potential for significant financial exposure.
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark T. Smith at a Glance
Mark T. Smith is a medical malpractice attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (1991), Texas, State Bar of Texas (1991), and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (M.A., 1992) and University of Virginia (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark T. Smith
- Mark Smith’s clients include hospitals, doctors and other health care providers throughout the state of Tennessee
- He handles the defense of medical negligence claims and suits involving allegations of wrongful death and catastrophic injuries with the potential for significant financial exposure
- Other practice areas include general, commercial, estate and appellate litigation, as well as high-exposure plaintiff’s personal injury cases
- Mark has practiced law 32 years, including more than 10 years in Dallas, where he was a partner at Strasburger & Price
- Mark is a Nashville native and honors graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill
- He worked as a newspaper reporter at the Richmond Times-Dispatch before graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1991
- In 1992, he received a master’s degree in foreign affairs, also from the University of Virginia
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Mark T. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark T. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Medical Malpractice in Nashville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
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.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose Mark T. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark T. Smith's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark T. Smith brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, Texas, State Bar of Texas, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Mark T. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Mark T. Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Mark T. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark T. Smith Handles in Nashville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark T. Smith has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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