Atty. Tyler D. Smith

Atty. Tyler D. Smith

Tyler Smith, a shareholder and a lifelong Tennessean, is in the firm’s Knoxville office. Mr.

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About Tyler D. Smith at a glance

Tyler D. Smith is a Special Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Their practice focuses on workers comp and litigation. Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S., 2002). Active member of AFFILIATIONS •Defense Research Institute •Knoxville Bar Association •Mid-South Workers' Compensation Association •Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tyler Smith, a shareholder and a lifelong Tennessean, is in the firm’s Knoxville office
  • Mr. Smith has extensive experience representing employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims through trial and administrative hearings with the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
  • He has obtained numerous positive results for employers on issues of medical causation, last injurious exposure, notice, statute of limitations, independent contractor, drug free workplace, and termination for cause
  • Mr. Smith also devotes a significant portion of his practice to insurance and casualty defense, primarily representing professionals in response to negligence claims, defending business and property owners in response to premises liability complaints, defense of personal injury claims, and other complex civil litigation
  • Mr. Smith has obtained successful results through defense verdicts, summary judgment and mediation in jury and non-jury matters throughout Tennessee
  • Mr. Smith is an avid sports fan and played baseball collegiately at Tennessee Tech University
  • He now lives in the Farragut area with his wife and their three children, and is actively involved with community service and mission programs through their church, Concord United Methodist
  • PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Named to The Best Lawyers in America , Insurance Law •Inns of Court •Named a Cityview Magazine Top Attorney •CALI Awards for Excellence in Products Liability, evidence, and Trial Advocacy •Dean’s Award for Excellence Best Appellate Brief •University of Memphis Law Review •Judicial Extern for Honorable Bernice B. Donald formerly of U.S
  • District Court, Western Tennessee, and Sixth Circuit of Appeals

Practice Areas Explained

Tyler D. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

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

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Civil Litigation

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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 Knoxville 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 Tyler D. Smith

Where is Tyler D. Smith's law office located?
Tyler D. Smith's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Lewis Thomason, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tyler D. Smith handle?
Tyler D. Smith focuses on workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Tyler D. Smith go to law school?
Tyler D. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Tyler D. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- 2005
B.S.
Tennessee Technological University
- 2002

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