Christopher L. Smith, Esquire

Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney

Chris has been a licensed and practicing attorney in Virginia since 2005. Chris focuses his practice on civil litigation, insurance law, personal injury, appeals, defamation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premise liability, and contract disputes.

Chris has significant trial experience in both Virginia District Courts and jury trials in Circuit Court, as well as representing clients through all aspects of a case from research to preparing and arguing motions.

Chris obtained his B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1996. Six years after graduating college and working Chris went to law school and graduated from Appalachian School of Law in 2005. After graduating law school and passing the Virginia Bar in 2005, Chris has been practicing law in Charlottesville.

Chris was born and raised in North Carolina. When he is not practicing law he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. Chris can be found on the weekends on the sideline coaching his daughters during basketball season, watching his daughters participate in a number of other athletic events, and attending UVA sporting events. He also volunteers his time at his church and daughters’ school.