Atty. Roy A. Smith, Jr.
Roy is proactive in his approach to cases from the minute a file is referred. He makes an early analysis as to liability and damages and then works with the client to determine the best and most cost-effective strategy toward a favorable resolution, appropriate dismissal motion or trial of the case.
Profile Summary
About Roy A. Smith, Jr. at a glance
Roy A. Smith, Jr. is a personal injury, product liability, and insurance attorney based in Madison, Mississippi, practicing at Daniel Coker Horton & Bell PA. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1982) and University of Mississippi (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Madison, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
Roy is proactive in his approach to cases from the minute a file is referred. He makes an early analysis as to liability and damages and then works with the client to determine the best and most cost-effective strategy toward a favorable resolution, appropriate dismissal motion or trial of the case.
Professional AffiliationsALFA International
American Bar Association
Association of Transport Law, Tort and Insurance Practice Committee
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Defense Research Institute
Lawyers for Civil Justice
Mississippi Bar Association
Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, Past Member Board of Directors
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Honors & Awards2014 Mississippi Business Journal, Leadership in Law - Top Ten Recipient
Best Lawyers in America®
- Insurance Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® Rated
Mid-South Super Lawyers - Personal Injury - Products: Defense, 2014
Top Rated Lawyer, Personal Injury Defense
Current President, Daniel Coker Horton & Bell, P.A.
Recognitions- Seventeen Daniel Coker Horton & Bell, P.A., Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers and Two Named Lawyer of the Year
- 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced
- Roy A. Smith, Jr., Named 2014 Mississippi Business Journal "Top Ten" Leadership in Law Recipient
Practice Areas Explained
Roy A. Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy A. Smith, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Roy A. Smith, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →
Roy A. Smith, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Roy A. Smith, Jr. is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Mississippi attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Madison or all attorneys in Mississippi.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Roy A. Smith, Jr.
Where is Roy A. Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
What practice areas does Roy A. Smith, Jr. handle?
Where did Roy A. Smith, Jr. go to law school?
How can I contact Roy A. Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Roy A. Smith, Jr. received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.