The Smith Law Center: Experienced Lawyers for Personal Injury and Catastrophic Brain Cases

Stephen Smith & attorneys
The Smith Law Center is a multi-generational family-run personal injury law firm located in Hampton, Virginia. Founded by Joseph Smith in 1949, and carried forward by his sons Stephen and Howard Smith, what began with providing quality legal representation to victims of negligence is still going strong today.
The Smith Law Center covers areas like Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, D.C., and nationwide. Our results include:
- The largest slip-and-fall case ever awarded in Virginia
- The largest verdict ever rendered in South Carolina
- An award of over $60 million for one individual—the largest verdict in the world for a brain injury survivor with a closed-head injury
- Over 1 billion recovered for all our clients
Many lawyers across the U.S. have benefited from the focus on brain injury cases by Stephen M. Smith, a graduate of Marquette University’s Neuro Anatomical program for the human brain and spinal cord.
“I’m the lawyer other lawyers call when they have a brain injury case.”
– Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith &
attorneys
When Should You Contact the Smith Law Center?
Filing a claim is free, and clients do not pay unless the case is won or settled. You should contact the Smith Law Center if you need:
- Experienced, landmark-setting brain or spinal cord injury representation
- An accident lawyer for vehicular crashes, slip-and-fall injuries, or workers comp cases
- A renowned personal injury lawyer in Virginia or nationwide
Reach out to the Smith Law Center via our online contact form or by calling our offices at (757) 244-7000. We work tirelessly to recover every resource available to our clients, and hold negligent parties accountable for the harm that they’ve caused.










The attorneys are supported by a diverse staff of 28, who collectively bring over 300 years of experience to our firm
says founding partner Stephen Smith
Testimonials for Smith Law Center
Hear what our previous clients have to say about the advocacy and service we provide:
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Stephen Smith, David Holt, and Stewart Gill for several years now, representing traumatic brain injury survivors in fights against insurance companies. These guys are a pleasure to work with and are true trial lawyers who fight for their clients day in and day out in court.
– Kevin M.
The attorneys and staff at Smith Law Center are great to work with. They care not only about a successful recovery, but ensuring their clients know what options are available for protecting the recovery long-term.
– Andy H.
The team and my attorney were so friendly. They were always available to help me or answer my questions, and the process wasn’t long at all. I’m so grateful for the services they gave me and for treating me like family.
– Shaminece H.
ATTORNEYS
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.

Stephen M. Smith

Howard Smith

David Holt

Stewart Gill
SPEAK TO US NOW FOR FREE
Your legal questions answered, completely free of charge.
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
Use the simple form below to send a message directly to our lawyers. We will respond within 1 hour or less during business hours.