Joshua J. Smith

Joshua J. Smith

Attorney at Law

Decatur
Georgia
Licensed in
GA
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark

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About
Joshua J. Smith represents individuals and businesses in high-stakes matters, including commercial litigation and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, guiding clients through every stage of litigation—from initial case assessment to trial and resolution. Joshua takes pride in his ability to assist clients through the litigation process, ensuring they understand the practical implications of case developments and how litigation may impact their business operations or personal lives.

Joshua has practiced at leading law firms in Atlanta and New York, where he has represented clients in complex commercial litigation, cybersecurity and
… read more data privacy matters, and catastrophic tort claims, including ones for wrongful death. He also has a strong commitment to pro bono work, having contributed to appellate advocacy efforts and civil rights litigation.
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Work History

Marsh, Atkinson & Brantley

Counsel

Feb 2025 - May 2025

Defended entities and individuals in all pre-trial phases of catastrophic tort litigation, especially wrongful death negligent security
premises liability claims. Also defended claims related to products liability, commercial real estate development disputes, and alleged Fair Credit Report Act violations. Individually responsible for day-to-day case management of all staffed matters.

Feb 2025 - May 2025

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers

Associate

Nov 2022 - Jan 2025

Defended entities and individuals in all pre-trial phases of catastrophic tort litigation, especially wrongful death negligent security
premises liability claims. Also defended claims related to products liability, commercial real estate development disputes, and alleged Fair Credit Report Act violations. Individually responsible for day-to-day case management of all staffed matters.

Nov 2022 - Jan 2025

Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs

Associate

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

Represented clients in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, and employment matters. Drafted memoranda of law in trial and appellate matters as well as offensive and defensive written discovery materials.

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Associate

Oct 2020 - May 2021

Represented employers in federal and state litigation, including FLSA wage-and-hour collective actions and Title VII discrimination cases. Individually responsible for day-to-day case management of all staffed matters. Drafted numerous dispositive and discovery motions and discovery papers. Led conference sessions with opposing counsel.

Oct 2020 - May 2021

Debevoise & Plimpton

Associate

Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

Represented clients in complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, trade dress, design patent, and employment matters. Assisted with data privacy and cybersecurity matters including an invasion of privacy putative class action, data breach response, and consumer and regulator breach notification.

Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

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