Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC
1932 N. Druid Hills Road
Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 419-9500 www.cssfirm.com
M. Brandon Smith is a partner with Childers, Schlueter & Smith, where his practice is devoted to pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, products liability, and serious personal injury. Following law school, Brandon was an assistant district attorney in the Alcovy Circuit (Newton County), where he gained valuable trial experience and a desire to help individuals harmed by the careless actions of others. Today Brandon utilizes his skills to help injured victims nationwide, and he is a frequent guest speaker at legal seminars all over the country.
Brandon is currently engaged in the following mass torts: DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation, Yaz/Yasmin Litigation, Reglan/Metoclopramide Litigation, Transvaginal Mesh Implant Litigation, Accutane Litigation, Actos Litigation, Dilantin Litigation, and numerous other single event causes of action stemming from dangerous drugs and/or products.
Brandon was recently nominated and selected as one of the 2012 Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. This prestigious honor is reserved for America's top young trial lawyers that exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. It is by invitation only and based in part on peer nominations from fellow lawyers in the community from all over the United States.
Current Elected Positions and/or Appointments: Chair to the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association-New Lawyers Division
Member of the Executive Committee to the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice-Board of Governor forGeorgia (Only 4 Selected InGeorgia)
American Association for Justice-Executive Committee for the New Lawyers Division
American Association for Justice-Secretary of the New Lawyers Division
Education: University of Georgia, B.A., 2001
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2004
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Pennsylvania
State Bar of West Virginia
Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court For The Northern District Of Georgia
United States District Court For The Middle District Of Georgia
United StatesDistrict Court For The Southern District Of West Virginia
Professional Memberships: American Association For Justice
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association
North Metro Trial Lawyers Association
Buckhead Bar Association
Georgia Personal Injury (GAPI)
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Atlanta Lawyers Club
Sandy Springs Bar Association
InjuryBoard, Attorney Member
Professional Honors & Awards: Top 40 Lawyer Under 40-The National Trial Lawyers (2012)
Georgia State Bar Leadership Academy (2011)
Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star (2010)
American Association For Justice NLD Excellence Award (2009, 2010, 2011)
Previous Positions and Committees: American Association For Justice-NLD Board of Governors (Co-Chair)
American Association For Justice NLD Membership Committee
American Association For Justice NLD Special Projects Committee
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association NLD Chair Elect (2010-2011)
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Membership Committee
Georgia Bar, Young Lawyers Division
Scholarly Lectures and Writings: GTLA Ski-LE and Seminar. Co-Chair, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
Current and Emerging Mass Torts for 2011 and Beyond. Speaker-Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2011
Plaintiff's Practice CLE and Seminar. Seminar Chair,Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2011
Diabetes Drug Actos May Increase Bladder Cancer Risk. Safety Report, 2011
Mass Torts Made Perfect. Master of Ceremonies, 2010
GTLA HolidayCLE and Seminar. Co-Chair,Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2010