Atty. Philip Gipson Smith

Atty. Philip Gipson Smith

Philip Gipson Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury, labor-employment, workers' compensation and 7 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 2001, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Hoover Hoover 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Gipson Smith at a glance

Philip Gipson Smith is a trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, and workers comp attorney based in Hoover, Alabama. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1972), Mississippi (2005), Louisiana (2006), and Tennessee (2017). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S.B.A. Economics, 2001). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Mississippi Bar Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Hoover, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Gipson Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury, labor-employment, workers' compensation and 7 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southern Mississippi in 2001, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Philip practices in Hoover, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Gipson Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Philip Gipson Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →

Probate

Philip Gipson Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Philip Gipson Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Employment Law

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

Philip Gipson Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Philip Gipson Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hoover are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip Gipson Smith

Where is Philip Gipson Smith's law office located?
Philip Gipson Smith's law practice is located in Hoover, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Gipson Smith handle?
Philip Gipson Smith focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Philip Gipson Smith practiced law?
Philip Gipson Smith has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Philip Gipson Smith go to law school?
Philip Gipson Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S.B.A. Economics, 2001).
How can I contact Philip Gipson Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Philip Gipson Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Philip Gipson Smith received?
Philip Gipson Smith's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2005
B.S.B.A. Economics
University of Southern Mississippi
- 2001

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1972
Mississippi
Admitted: 2005
Louisiana
Admitted: 2006
Tennessee
Admitted: 2017
Texas
Admitted: 2019
Alabama
Admitted: 2021

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