About Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Smith is a personal damage attorney based in Orange, Texas. He has been working as an attorney for over 25 years, specializing in personal injury, medical negligence claims, nursing home abuse, products liability, and civil rights cases. He is the founder of Smith Law Office PLLC, positioned in Orange, where he represents clients throughout Southeast Texas. Mr. Smith earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University in 1997. Prior to that, he finished his undergraduate research on the University of Texas at Austin, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 1994.
He additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Baylor University, earned in 1992. During law school, he emphasized courses in legal proceedings, torts, and consumer protection. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction achieved by solely 2% of attorneys in Texas. He has been recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from attorney rating service, the highest feasible rating from his friends. Additionally, he is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (life member) and the College of the State Bar of Texas. He has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star 3 times by Texas Monthly.
Mr. Smith's practice primarily includes representing people and families who have suffered injuries or loss because of the negligence or misconduct of others. He handles cases such as auto injuries, medical malpractice, construction accidents, dangerous merchandise, insurance bad faith, and other wrongful acts. He is dedicated to ensuring his clients obtain justice through the justice system, even when facing powerful interests. Before founding Smith Law Office PLLC, Mr. Smith practiced in personal partnerships in Orange and was a senior companion at Mehaffy Weber from 1981 to 2003.
He has tried hundreds of cases to jury verdicts across Texas and has represented thousands of individuals and households harmed by the misconduct of others. His experience includes dealing with complicated civil cases involving agreement disputes, insurance insurance problems, tax evaluations, wrongful foreclosures, and giant property harm instances. He is a member in good standing of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, cooking, and traveling. He is likewise dedicated to a number of community organizations and has served on the board of administrators of local charitable organizations.
