Vicki M. Smith
About Vicki M. Smith
Vicki M. Smith is a lawyer based in Lake Oswego, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Vicki M. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Chinn Smith Winters LLP
Education: Willamette University, J.D., graduated 2001 and Eastern Washington University, B.A., graduated 1998
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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