Valerie L. Smith is a native of Tipton County, Tennessee. During her third year of law school, Ms. Smith served as the law clerk for the Honorable James F. Russell, Circuit Court Judge, Division 2. Prior to joining the firm of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz in 2006, Ms. Smith was associated with the Shelby County District Attorney General's Office where she prosecuted all types of criminal cases. During her tenure as a prosecutor, Ms. Smith was assigned to special units such as the West Tennessee Drug Task Force and the Gang & Narcotics Prosecution Unit. Ms. Smith devotes her time away from the office to her family and volunteer work. She is an active member of the Junior League of Memphis. Her primary area of practice is automobile accidents litigation and nursing home litigation.

Current Employment Position(s):

• Attorney

Areas of Practice:

• Nursing Home Litigation
• Medical Negligence
• Personal Injury
• Workers' Compensation

Bar Admissions:

• Tennessee, 2000

Education:

• Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee, 2000 - J.D.
• University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, 1997 - B.B.A.
  cum laude

Honors and Awards:

• Mid-South Rising Star, 2012
• Mid-South Rising Star, 2010
• Mid-South Rising Star, 2009
• Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
• Law School Ambassador
• Who's Who Among American Law School Students
• Dean's Award for Academic Excellence
• Early Scholars Academic Scholarship
• John Elkington Scholarship

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Memphis Bar Association Member