Smith & Holder, PLLC1720 22nd AvenueGulfport, MS, 39501United States (228) 206-7076 (228) 284-1870
Chris E. Smith
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Chris Smith is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful-death, auto and trucking accident and injury litigation, and criminal defense. He is known for his creative and detailed approach to cases, which has led to outstanding results for clients at both the trial and appellate level. His experience, legal acumen, and ability to translate complex facts into comprehensive and engaging narratives captures the respect of clients, judges, opposing attorneys, and jurors alike.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Smith served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial District of Florida. While a prosecutor, he served as the lead trial attorney in dozens of felony criminal jury trials, including cases involving drug distribution conspiracy, armed robbery, manslaughter, and financial crimes such as fraud and embezzlement.
Mr. Smith is admitted to practice before all state courts in Mississippi and Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida. He is a member of 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
Personal injury: 50%
Auto Accidents; Workers' Compensation Claims; Jones Act; Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act; Premises Liability Injuries; 18-Wheeler Accidents; Defective Product Injuries; Bike Accidents; Pedestrian Accidents; Wrongful Death; Workplace Injuries; Slip and Fall Injuries; Maritime Injuries; Insurance Bad-Faith; Insurance Litigation
Criminal defense: 25%
Federal and state criminal defense: drug offenses; white collar offenses; property offenses; assault
DUI and DWI: 25%
Smith & Holder, PLLC
1720 22nd Avenue
Gulfport, MS, 39501
http://www.smithholder.com
MS Active 2013 01/14/2022
TN Inactive 2012 12/18/2021
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 Litigation American Society of Legal Advocates 2016
Partner Smith & Holder, PLLC 2014 - Present
Owner Law Offices of Chris E. Smith, PLLC 2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney Cotton & Gates, P.A. 2011 - 2013
Assistant State Attorney Office Of The State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit 2009 - 2011
Harrison County Young Lawyers Vice President 2014 - Present
Mississippi Bar Member 2013 - Present
Harrison County Bar Association Member 2013 - Present
Mississippi Association for Jusitice Member 2013 - Present
Gulfport Gridiron Club Member 2013 - Present
Florida Bar Member 2009 - Present
Mississippi College School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2009
University of Mississippi BS - Bachelor of Science 2006
Review Chris Smith
Very Dedicated Attorney
I have Chris Smith as one of my attorneys and he is working on a complicated federal case for me. He is an extremely prepared lawyer who thinks 3 or more steps ahead of the situation. He is hard-working and thinks of the broad picture in the legal strategy. He is good at communication and also very easy to talk to as he gets right to the points which are important. I highly recommend him if you need a sharp lawyer to fight a tough legal case.
Excellent and responsive lawyer
Chris helped me through tough times. He is our best lawyer in Gulfport. He gets things immediately, and he is the most prepared lawyer you will find. We worked with a lawyer who was also a DA. None of these lawyers compare to Chris. I am happy with the excellent service.
Robert Rich, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Skilled personal injury lawyer and local Gulfport attorney. Highly recommended.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.