Matt Smith

Matt Smith is a partner at Campbell & Smith in Charleston, West Virginia, who represents clients in personal injury matters and other civil disputes. Smith’s practice includes auto and truck accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, construction defects, slip-and-fall claims, wrongful death, and matters involving workplace or school misconduct. The firm emphasizes practical, strategic dispute resolution while remaining prepared to litigate and try cases when needed.

Smith completed undergraduate study at Ohio University and earned a J.D. from Thomas Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan. Before practicing law, he worked as a school teacher, a background that adds experience communicating complex information clearly and working directly with people facing difficult circumstances. Legal training and prior professional experience support a client-focused approach to evaluating claims, organizing evidence, and explaining litigation choices.

Smith handles claims involving serious accidents, unsafe property conditions, negligent medical care, nursing home mistreatment, and wrongful death. The practice also includes disputes involving sexual harassment and school sexual abuse, as well as construction-related claims. In these matters, he helps clients identify responsible parties, assess available evidence, understand possible damages, and decide whether negotiation, settlement, or courtroom litigation offers the most appropriate route forward.

Matt Smith combines personal injury litigation with a practical approach to resolving disputes. Smith’s work is aimed at helping individuals understand the legal process while building claims that reflect the facts and consequences of an injury or other civil wrong. By focusing on case preparation, communication, and realistic strategy, he assists clients through negotiations and litigation involving significant personal, financial, and legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Campbell & Smith, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• Thomas Cooley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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