Mark A. Smith
About Mark A. Smith
Mark A. Smith is a lawyer based in Chattanooga, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Mark A. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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