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Atty. Paul Carey Smith

Atty. Paul Carey Smith

Paul Carey Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, wage and hour (flsa), discrimination & harassment and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Nashville Nashville 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Carey Smith at a glance

Paul Carey Smith is an Associate based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court (1983). Educated at The University of Alabama School of Law J.D. (—) and Tennessee College of Law Washington and Lee University B.A. (—). Active member of Professional •Member, Nashville and American Bar Associations Prior Affiliations •Associate, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Nashville, Tenn and 2007-2013 Community •Board of Directors, Linda's Hope •Board of Directors, Nexus Chamber Orchestra •Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Carey Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, wage and hour (flsa), discrimination & harassment and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Paul practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Carey Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paul Carey Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Paul Carey Smith is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

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Paul Carey Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Carey Smith

Where is Paul Carey Smith's law office located?
Paul Carey Smith's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Carey Smith handle?
Paul Carey Smith focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Paul Carey Smith practiced law?
Paul Carey Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Paul Carey Smith go to law school?
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How can I contact Paul Carey Smith for a consultation?
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Education

The University of Alabama School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Tennessee College of Law Washington and Lee University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1983

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