In 30 years of practicing law, Richard Smith has always fought for the working man. He has never represented insurance companies or large corporations. His philosophy has always been the same: to fight for what is fair. With a reputation for forethought and preparedness, Richard has been able to get many cases settled without having to litigate the case. But if the insurance company acts unfairly in a personal injury case, Richard is willing and able to take the case to the jury if necessary. The same is true of workers’ compensation cases. While going to the hearing is never the first choice, it is often necessary to be compensated up to the full value of the case. Richard Smith has been handling personal injury, vehicle collision, and workers’ compensation cases in the upstate of SC for 30 years and in western NC for 25 years. He offers his clients the advantage of being familiar with the doctors and juries in the area. Each case is handled by Richard personally, not by a paralegal or adjuster. From a working-class family, Richard Smith has always represented working people. His father was a police officer and coast guard officer; his mother worked at JCPenney. Richard knows what it is like to put in a hard day’s work, as well as the value of money. Everything he has earned in life was through hard work, but it was also with the help of his family who always supported him. Richard’s faith is very important to him. He is committed to pursuing what God would want him to do. He believes that God has led him to help people who have been injured to receive the compensation they deserve.
