A. W. Smith - Columbia, MO
Attorney at The A.W. Smith Law Firm P.C.
Car Accident Lawyers in Columbia, MO
2100 W Broadway Columbia, MO 65203
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Columbia Car Accident Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Car Accident
- Product Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death Lawyer
- Bad Faith Insurance Claims
- Corn Farmer Class Action
- University Hospital Class Action
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Dog Bite
- Premises Liability
- Slip and Fall
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
A.W. Smith represents victims injured by automobile collisions and a variety of other cases including semi-truck accidents and medical malpractice cases. Many of these cases have included brain injuries. A.W Smith obtained one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts on record in Kansas for the wife and children of a man killed during a medical procedure. He has also focused on cases where semi-trucks have caused serious injuries to people because the trucks were negligently maintained, the driver committed error or the driver suffered from fatigue and cause an accident. A.W. Smith currently serves as a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA). Additionally, A.W. Smith has had several articles about his cases published statewide and nationally.
At the age of 12, A.W. Smith and his two sisters lost their father in a tragic farming accident near Blackwater, Missouri. Following this tragedy, A.W. Smith put himself through college and law school in order to dedicate his life to helping families that are in desperate need of legal assistance. A.W. Smith understands the nightmares that families and children go through when a loved one is injured or killed. A.W. Smith is also a regular donor to charitable organizations that provide assistance to families and children in need.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale – Hubbel AV Rating 2008 - AV® Preeminent™ (4.5-5.0)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2009
- Super Lawyers – Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2010
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011
- Up & Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2011
- The National Trial Lawyers – 2018 National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers – 2018 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Top 25
Other Sources of Feedback About A. W. Smith
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Rutgers School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 2002
Honors: Dean's List
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Rutgers School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 2002
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Non Legal Education
- University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 1998
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Hope Chest For Kids
- Numerous Cases Handled Each Year for No Fee, January 1, 2010 - Present
- Ava's Grace Scholarships, January 1, 2011 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Federal Courts
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy with Excellence in Personal Injury Civil Litigation, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- Boone County Bar Association
- Jasper County Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
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Contact
2100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573-810-6734
Fax: 573-443-7301
Email: Send a message
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https://awsmithlaw.com/
- https://awsmithlaw.com/blog/ (The AW Smith Law Blog Site)
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