About Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott Smith is a personal injury attorney based in Orange, Texas. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, products liability, and civil rights cases. He is the founder of Smith Law Office PLLC, located 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 completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in 1994.
He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Baylor University, earned in 1992. During law school, he emphasized courses in litigation, torts, and consumer protection. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction achieved by only 2% of attorneys in Texas. He has been recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating from his peers. 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 three times by Texas Monthly.
Mr. Smith's practice primarily involves representing individuals and families who have suffered injuries or loss due to the negligence or misconduct of others. He handles cases such as auto accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, dangerous products, insurance bad faith, and other wrongful acts. He is committed to ensuring his clients receive justice through the legal system, even when facing powerful interests. Before founding Smith Law Office PLLC, Mr. Smith practiced in private partnerships in Orange and was a senior partner 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 families harmed by the misconduct of others. His experience includes handling complex civil cases involving contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, tax evaluations, wrongful foreclosures, and large property damage cases. He is an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, cooking, and traveling. He is also committed to various community organizations and has served on the board of directors of local charitable organizations.
