Rodney A. "Rod" Smith 10YEARSAWARDED

Rodney A. "Rod" Smith

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals Commercial Litigation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Charleston, WV.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals
Rodney A. "Rod" Smith
Rodney A. "Rod" Smith
Charleston, WV
Works at
Rod Smith Law PLLC

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Rod Smith is a Charleston, West Virginia attorney with Rod Smith Law PLLC who represents individuals and businesses in Employment Law - Individuals and Commercial Litigation matters throughout West Virginia. His practice focuses on workplace disputes, including sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, and other employment-related litigation.

Over the course of his legal career, Rod Smith has recovered more than $10 million for clients in workplace sexual harassment matters and has obtained more than $100 million in judgments, verdicts, and settlements in federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, and arbitration proceedings. He represents employees in complex disputes involving workplace rights and employment-related claims.

Based in Charleston, West Virginia, Rod Smith serves clients across the state through Rod Smith Law PLLC, providing representation in employment disputes and commercial litigation matters.

Works at
Rod Smith Law PLLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Rod Smith Law PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • West Virginia University, B.A.
  • West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2004

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Employment Law - Individuals
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Charleston, WV (2027)
  • Employment Law - Individuals, Charleston, WV (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
Awards:
  • Mensa member

  • Masters Graduate, Keenan Trial Institute

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member

  • Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (2013–2014)

  • Super Lawyers® Top Rated Lawyer (2018–2026), given to the top 5% of lawyers, for employment law

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