Over a Billion Dollars
in Settlements
& Verdicts.
Over a Billion Dollars
in Settlements & Verdicts.
Over a Billion Dollars in Settlements & Verdicts.

$60,264,823
Verdict in Mild
Head Injury
$14,590,000
Brain Injury Settles Two
Days Into Trial
$12,264,302
Largest Slip & Fall Verdict in VA history
$10,220,667
Verdict to a Woman With a Closed Head Injury
$60,264,823
Verdict in Mild
Head Injury
$14,590,000
Brain Injury Settles Two
Days Into Trial
$12,264,302
Largest Slip & Fall Verdict in VA history
$60,264,823
Verdict in Mild
Head Injury
$14,590,000
Brain Injury Settles Two
Days Into Trial
CELEBRATING 71 YEARS OF HELPING PEOPLE
CELEBRATING 71 YEARS OF HELPING PEOPLE

When firm founder Joseph Smith started the Smith Law Center in 1949, it was with the simple philosophy of helping the injured. A native of Newport News, Smith began with the express purpose of providing quality legal representation to victims of negligence. Seventy-one years later, his sons Stephen and Howard Smith along with Stewart Gill and David Holt own and operate the firm under the same guiding principles.
The Smith Law Center is currently the largest personal injury law firm on the peninsula and one of the largest in Virginia.
The attorneys at the Smith Law Center continue their legacy of service by putting the welfare of their clients first, protecting their rights through caring and aggressive representation. Hard work, honesty, and integrity are reflected in each member of the Smith Law Center team.




Our Focus Areas
Our lawyers are more than lawyers. They are people who understand your injuries and the law that surrounds your options when it comes to holding others accountable.
Here are some of the specific areas we have delved into on behalf of our clients.
Our Focus Areas
Our lawyers are more than lawyers. They are people who understand your injuries and the law that surrounds your options when it comes to holding others accountable.
Here are some of the specific areas we have delved into on behalf of our clients.
BRAIN INJURY ATTORNEYS
After a traumatic brain injury, pursuing damages through a lawsuit is the best way to ensure you receive the best medical attention. An experienced traumatic brain injury attorney will help you secure the compensation you deserve for current and future expenses.
BRAIN INJURY ATTORNEYS
After a traumatic brain injury, pursuing damages through a lawsuit is the best way to ensure you receive the best medical attention. An experienced traumatic brain injury attorney will help you secure the compensation you deserve for current and future expenses.
TRENDING TOPICS
Here you’ll find a variety of practical, relevant information whether you are seeking the help of an attorney or would simply like to stay informed. We cover everything from the latest pharmaceutical litigation to everyday safety tips for preventing serious injury. Have a question that you don’t find covered here? We’d love to hear from you.


The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident
Seeking medical treatment after a car accident is an important step that you can take to protect your health and your right to seek damages. No one ever plans to be injured in a car accident. Car accidents are unexpected, disrupting events that can affect you and your...


Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
Hiring an experienced lawyer after surviving a car accident can help you achieve a substantial and timely settlement. In the aftermath of a car accident, you may be feeling anxious, scared, and unsure of what to do next. You or a passenger may have been injured in the...


What to Do After a Truck Accident: Timeline of a Trucking Accident Lawsuit
After a semi-truck or tractor trailer accident, hiring an attorney can help expedite the legal process. A lawyer’s skill can also maximize the amount of compensation you’re awarded. You only have one opportunity to file your claim — make it count with proven truck...
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DELIVERING RESULTS SINCE 1949
We are one of Virginia’s largest and most successful law firms.
IF WE DON’T WIN, YOU DON’T PAY
There are absolutely no out-of-pocket fees for filing a claim.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
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SPEAK TO US NOW FOR FREE
Your legal questions answered, completely free of charge.
IF WE DON’T WIN, YOU DON’T PAY
There are absolutely no out-of-pocket fees for filing a claim.
DELIVERING RESULTS SINCE 1949
We are one of Virginia’s largest and most successful law firms.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Use the simple form below to send a message directly to our lawyers. We will respond within 1 hour or less during business hours.