Atty. Seslee S. Smith

Atty. Seslee S. Smith

Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation.

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About Seslee S. Smith at a glance

Seslee S. Smith is a product liability attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Taft. Educated at The University of South Carolina (J.D., 1996) and University of Georgia (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Seslee S. Smith is a litigator and trial lawyer with more than 23 years experience who focuses her practice on the defense of companies in complex litigation
  • Ms. Smith is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and has successfully litigated commercial disputes, products liability actions, insurance coverage disputes and healthcare related matters in federal and state courts, including jury trials, as well as before regulatory agencies, in arbitration proceedings and in courts of appeal
  • She serves as counsel to several Fortune 500 companies in high dollar contractual disputes, products liability multi-district, class action and mass tort litigation, as well as defending insurers in bad faith litigation
  • Ms. Smith also actively represents healthcare systems, hospitals, physician groups and publicly-held healthcare companies in a range of licensure, regulatory, fraud and abuse and business disputes
  • Since 2013, Ms. Smith has served as ethics and professionalism counsel at MMM
  • In addition, she helped create MMM’s Women’s Initiative, which focuses on the recruitment, professional development and retention of women attorneys at the firm
  • Ms. Smith chaired the Women's Initiative from 2010-2018 and remains an active participant in and champion of MMM’s women and associates
  • Ms. Smith serves on the Board of Ahimsa House, a nonprofit offering services and assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their pets in Georgia

Practice Areas Explained

Seslee S. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Common questions about Seslee S. Smith

Where is Seslee S. Smith's law office located?
Seslee S. Smith's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seslee S. Smith handle?
Seslee S. Smith focuses on product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Seslee S. Smith go to law school?
Seslee S. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—, 1992).
How can I contact Seslee S. Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Seslee S. Smith received?
Seslee S. Smith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina
- 1996
University of Georgia
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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