Morgan E. Smith

Morgan E. Smith is an experienced Nashville attorney who provides focused legal counsel on intellectual property (IP) ownership, particularly as it relates to marital rights and agreements. As Of Counsel in her current practice, she helps individuals safeguard their intellectual property through strategic legal planning involving prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Morgan earned her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from New College of Florida, completed in 2004. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

With over 17 years of experience, Morgan is uniquely positioned to advise clients on how to address intellectual property assets—such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and creative works—within a marriage. Her services are particularly valuable for entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, and professionals who bring IP holdings into or develop them during a marriage.

Morgan works with clients to draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that clearly define ownership, usage rights, and valuation of intellectual property. Her goal is to provide clarity, prevent disputes, and ensure legal protection for these unique and often misunderstood assets.

Morgan’s knowledge of both intellectual property law and family law allows her to offer practical, detailed legal solutions that protect individual rights while respecting the dynamics of a marital relationship. Whether a client is entering a new marriage or seeking to clarify rights within an existing one, she offers personalized, forward-thinking counsel.

Morgan E. Smith brings strategic insight, discretion, and a client-focused approach to every case. Her practice continues to serve as a trusted legal resource for individuals seeking to secure their intellectual property rights within the context of personal relationships and marriage planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Nashville Patent and Trademark Lawyer
• Member, State Bar of Tennessee
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• District of Columbia

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New College of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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