Thomas G. Smith

Shevlin Smith, P.C.

Fairfax, VA

30+ Years Experience

Licensed in 3 States

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About Thomas

Tom Smith has focused his practice on medical malpractice cases involving serious injury or death for over thirty years. For seventeen years he defended doctors and hospitals on behalf of insurance companies, but since 1996 Tom's practice has been dedicated exclusively to representing patients and their families who have been injured or killed due to doctor or hospital errors. Tom has received many honors recognizing his skill and ability in trial litigation. He is an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating by peers possible for professional and ethical standards.

Licensed States

Virginia District of Columbia North Carolina

Education

J.D

University of North Carolina School of Law

B.A

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

Personal Injury: Medical Malpractice · 2023

Virginia Super Lawyers

Personal Injury, Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice · 2023

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers

Medical Malpractice · 2023

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law · 2019

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law · 2015

Professional Associations

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of GovernorsVirginia Trial Lawyers Association, Chair of the Federal Key Contacts CommitteeVirginia Trial Lawyers Association, Legislative CommitteeVirginia Trial Lawyers Association, ChairVirginia Trial Lawyers Association, Chair of Judicial Relations CommitteeTrial Lawyers of the District of Columbia, MemberFairfax County Bar Association