Chris E. Smith

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Chris E. Smith is an accomplished trial lawyer based in Gulfport, MS, specializing in personal injury law, wrongful death claims, and auto and trucking accident litigation. With over a decade of legal experience, Chris has built a reputation for his innovative and meticulous approach to legal cases, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients at both the trial and appellate levels. His ability to distill complex information into compelling narratives not only resonates with clients but also earns the respect of judges, opposing counsel, and jurors. Before establishing his private practice, Chris served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial District of Florida. During his tenure, he was the lead trial attorney in numerous felony jury trials, handling high-stakes cases involving drug distribution conspiracies, armed robbery, manslaughter, and financial crimes, including fraud and embezzlement. Chris earned his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009 and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Mississippi, obtained in 2006. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Mississippi and Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and Florida. Chris is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Mississippi and Florida State Bar Associations, the Mississippi Association for Justice, the American Inns of Court, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Harrison County Bar Association.

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