Jonathan Scott Smith - Columbia, MD

Jonathan Scott Smith Law Firm Overview

Lawyer Jonathan Scott Smith is a top-rated former prosecutor in Columbia, Maryland, with over 30 years of experience in aggressively fighting and achieving successful results for people involved in personal injury or criminal law cases.  We limit the cases we handle so that we can give you the personal attention you need and deserve.

Mr. Smith has the highest peer rating possible for legal skill and professional practice.  He has represented judges and their families; other lawyers; law enforcement officers; and courthouse employees. 

Our law firm is well-respected in courtrooms throughout Howard County, Maryland. We handle personal injury cases such as auto accidents, medical malpractice and nursing home injuries. We also concentrate on criminal law cases, including criminal defense and drunk driving.

Personal injury cases come in all shapes and sizes, but not all law firms handle legal action involving nursing home injuries. People trust nursing homes to provide skilled care for their family members. When they do not, Mr. Smith can bring his experience in the courtroom, and as a public speaker on the subject, to bear in your case.

Similarly, medical malpractice cases are complicated matters where we can help sort out all the issues and available options. We can guide you through all the steps necessary to prove medical negligence in court and help people work toward piecing their lives back together.

Auto accidents are another type of personal injury accident that involves life-altering injuries and, unfortunately, untimely deaths. People in these situations are already suffering and the last thing they need is to battle with an insurance company to get compensation. That's where Mr. Smith's experience can help.

When it comes to criminal law matters, Mr. Smith's past experience on the other side of the courtroom as a prosecutor gives you peace of mind. Criminal and drunk driving cases are some of the most complex cases a lawyer can handle. We will fight for you to make sure we have all the evidence necessary to present your side of the case clearly and effectively.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury -- Criminal

Litigation

Classes and Seminars

• Moderator, "Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., Columbia, Maryland, May 21, 2010
• Panelist, "Going Solo: Solo Practitioner Panel", University of Baltimore School of Law and Maryland Association for Justice, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, May 19, 2010
• Speaker, "Surviving the Court of Appeals: Certificates of Merit and Reports Post Walzer and Carroll," "The Maryland Med Mal Case: Learn from the Experts," Medical Negligence Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Baltimore, Maryland, May 30, 2008
• Moderator, "Hot Topics in Long-Term Care Litigation," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Columbia, Maryland, February 29, 2008
• Speaker, "Using Administrative Regulations, Professional Codes, and Health Care Provider Policies and Procedures to Prove Violations of the Standards of Care," "Hot Topics in Long-Term Care Litigation," Nursing Home Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Columbia, Maryland, February 29, 2008
• Panel Member, "Surviving After Walzer & The Continuing Battle Over Ex Parte Communications," TeleSeminar, Medical Negligence Section, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, March 8, 2007
• Presenter, "Proving Violation of the Standard of Care" and "Damages: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions," Evaluating, Investigating and Preparing a Nursing Home Negligence Case, Nursing Home Negligence and Public Benefits, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Columbia, Maryland, October 27, 2004
• Co-Presenter, "Attorney's Fees: Law and Practice" (Demonstration of Attorney's Testimony; Sample Discovery Pleadings), Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court, November 10, 1994
• Co-Presenter, "The Trouble with Lawyers/The Trouble with Judges" (Focusing on Issues of Civility, Effective Advocacy, Ethics, and Competence), Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court, October 21, 1993
• Presenter, "Case Preparation and Use of the Trial Notebook", Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court, December 17, 1992
• Program Chairman, "Have You Considered Arbitration?", Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Towson, Maryland, May 20, 1992
• Presenter, Demonstration on Medical Expert Testimony (Direct and Cross-Examination of Orthopedic Surgeon), Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court, March 19, 1992
• Lecturer, "Changing Documents," "Criminal Procedure: A 'How To' with an Emphasis on Ethics", University of Baltimore School of Law and Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics Program, 1990
• Lecturer, Basic Trial Advocacy Course - "Finding Weaknesses in the Prosecution's Case", Maryland State's Attorneys Association, November 27-29, 1989
• Faculty Advisor, Career Prosecutor Course, National College of District Attorneys, Houston , TX, 1983
• Faculty Advisor, Trial Advocacy Training Program, Maryland State's Attorneys Association, Port Deposit, Maryland, September 19-21, 1983
• Lecturer, "Case Preparation, Interviewing Witnesses and Using a Trial Notebook," Trial of Major Cases Seminar, Maryland State's Attorneys Association, Frederick, Maryland, 1983