Atty. Mary Dohner Smith
Mary Dohner Smith is a partner in the Nashville office with experience involving every aspect of the employment relationship. She has been involved in complex litigation involving all aspects of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the FLSA, USERRA, retaliatory discharge, and state law claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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About Mary Dohner Smith at a glance
Mary Dohner Smith is a employment, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001) and Wisconsin (2001). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 2001) and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (BS, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mary Dohner Smith is a partner in the Nashville office with experience involving every aspect of the employment relationship
- She has been involved in complex litigation involving all aspects of Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the FLSA, USERRA, retaliatory discharge, and state law claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Before joining Constangy, Mary worked in Human Resources in both unionized and non-unionized facilities
- As a result, Mary believes strongly in working closely with clients to resolve issues before they become lawsuits
- Mary also enjoys speaking and providing training on relevant legal topics based on her experience, such as the re-employment of soldiers pursuant to USERRA, harassment and termination procedures
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Mary Dohner Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Dohner 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.
Mary Dohner Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Mary Dohner Smith is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →
Mary Dohner Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mary Dohner Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Brentwood 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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