Zachary M. "Zach" Smith
About Zachary M. Smith
Zachary M. Smith is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Zachary M. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Willson Jones Carter & Baxley PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Greenville, SC
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