ABOUT OUR FIRM
Born Here. Raised Here. Practicing Law in West Tennessee for More Than 40 Years.
We are not a firm that moved into Madison County to chase a market. This is home — and it has been for generations.
40+
Years in practice
~99%
Referral-based
30 yrs
Staff tenure
7
Practice areas
T. Verner Smith
Attorney at Law · Licensed in Tennessee
Verner grew up in Madison County at a time when knowing your attorney, your doctor, and your county commissioner by name was just part of life in a small Southern city. His grandfather held two of those roles. His father held the third. By the time Verner started practicing law, the idea that an attorney should be genuinely embedded in the community he serves — not passing through it — was less a philosophy than a given.
Over more than four decades, he has represented people at every point on the spectrum of life — business owners restructuring debt, workers denied after an on-the-job injury, families navigating divorce, individuals fighting for disability benefits. He has appeared in Madison County General Sessions Court, in the Circuit Court, and in federal bankruptcy court. The breadth is not accidental. It reflects what people in West Tennessee actually need from an attorney.
A Practice Built on Referrals
Nearly every client who walks through our door arrives through someone who already trusted us with their own case. That is not a marketing strategy. It is the result of four decades of showing up, doing the work, and treating people with the respect they deserve.
When someone refers a friend or family member to an attorney, they are putting their own credibility on the line. A referral-based practice cannot be faked.
~99%
of new clients were referred by a former client — a neighbor, a coworker, a friend. Four decades of that is the most honest measure of what clients actually experience here.
Prior Education and Legal Experience
After obtaining her law degree from the University of Florida, Ms. Davies served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida. After trying numerous homicide cases, Ms. Davies distinguished herself and was promoted to serve as a Division Chief. During her five years under the guidance of Janet Reno, she honed her trial skills, maintaining integrity and deep care for her clients. After that, Ms. Davies served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, D.C., where she prosecuted public corruption and gang homicide cases for ten years. During her fifteen years as a prosecutor, Ms. Davies tried more than 100 jury trials to a verdict.
After taking some time away from law practice to teach law school in Kaliningrad, Russia as a Fulbright Scholar, Ms. Davies returned to the United States to study at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government under the tutelage of David Gergen. Upon graduation, she was honored with the designation of Littauer Fellow in recognition of her leadership and academic excellence.
Ms. Davies returned to Washington, D.C., after obtaining her master’s degree to work on a class action lawsuit against “Big Tobacco.” Shortly after that, anxious to return home to be closer to her family, Ms. Davies decided to return to Florida. Upon moving to Orlando, she focused on helping people in the civil arena. After training under several top-notch personal injury lawyers, Ms. Davies decided to open her firm, where she could take Personal Injury and Family Law cases and give her clients the white-glove treatment they deserved.
Committed to Excellence in Family Law and Personal Injury Law
As founder and manager of The Davies Law Firm, LLC, Ms. Davies gives her clients her undivided attention. Through her thorough preparation and legal tenacity, she has garnered the respect of colleagues and judges. She is fair-minded and solutions-oriented, always trying to serve her clients well. Clients appreciate her straightforward approach in explaining legal options and strategizing to obtain the best possible outcome for them.
Ms. Davies is always prepared to protect her client’s rights and represent their best interests. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she embraces the idea that many family law problems are handled most effectively at the negotiating table, where the parties can craft an agreement that best serves their purposes. However, as a skilled trial attorney, she also understands that some cases will only achieve optimal results through a trial.
Although we have handled hundreds of Family Law and Personal Injury cases, we understand that each comes with unique circumstances. That is why we listen carefully to each client’s story and help prioritize objectives before creating a strategy to help them achieve their goals.
At The Davies Law Firm, LLC, we understand how going through a divorce or suffering a severe injury in an accident can leave you with many questions and make you nervous about your future. We will be glad to review the facts of your case, explain your options, and help you take the first steps toward starting your new life.
The Team You Will Work With
Stability is not something most law firms advertise — but it should be. When you call our office,
you reach people who have been here for years, who know how this firm operates, and who understand what you are going through.
Office manager & litigation paralegal
Has been with the firm for nearly 30 years. When you have a question about your case, you will reach someone who knows the answer — not someone reading your file for the first time.
~30 years tenure
Spanish-language support
Interpreter access is available from your very first call through the resolution of your matter. You should never have to navigate a legal situation without fully understanding what is happening.
Intake through resolution
Prior Education and Legal Experience
After obtaining her law degree from the University of Florida, Ms. Davies served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida. After trying numerous homicide cases, Ms. Davies distinguished herself and was promoted to serve as a Division Chief. During her five years under the guidance of Janet Reno, she honed her trial skills, maintaining integrity and deep care for her clients. After that, Ms. Davies served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, D.C., where she prosecuted public corruption and gang homicide cases for ten years. During her fifteen years as a prosecutor, Ms. Davies tried more than 100 jury trials to a verdict.
After taking some time away from law practice to teach law school in Kaliningrad, Russia as a Fulbright Scholar, Ms. Davies returned to the United States to study at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government under the tutelage of David Gergen. Upon graduation, she was honored with the designation of Littauer Fellow in recognition of her leadership and academic excellence.
Ms. Davies returned to Washington, D.C., after obtaining her master’s degree to work on a class action lawsuit against “Big Tobacco.” Shortly after that, anxious to return home to be closer to her family, Ms. Davies decided to return to Florida. Upon moving to Orlando, she focused on helping people in the civil arena. After training under several top-notch personal injury lawyers, Ms. Davies decided to open her firm, where she could take Personal Injury and Family Law cases and give her clients the white-glove treatment they deserved.
Committed to Excellence in Family Law and Personal Injury Law
As founder and manager of The Davies Law Firm, LLC, Ms. Davies gives her clients her undivided attention. Through her thorough preparation and legal tenacity, she has garnered the respect of colleagues and judges. She is fair-minded and solutions-oriented, always trying to serve her clients well. Clients appreciate her straightforward approach in explaining legal options and strategizing to obtain the best possible outcome for them.
Ms. Davies is always prepared to protect her client’s rights and represent their best interests. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she embraces the idea that many family law problems are handled most effectively at the negotiating table, where the parties can craft an agreement that best serves their purposes. However, as a skilled trial attorney, she also understands that some cases will only achieve optimal results through a trial.
Although we have handled hundreds of Family Law and Personal Injury cases, we understand that each comes with unique circumstances. That is why we listen carefully to each client’s story and help prioritize objectives before creating a strategy to help them achieve their goals.
At The Davies Law Firm, LLC, we understand how going through a divorce or suffering a severe injury in an accident can leave you with many questions and make you nervous about your future. We will be glad to review the facts of your case, explain your options, and help you take the first steps toward starting your new life.
Seven Practice Areas. One Attorney. One Consistent Team.
We are a general practice firm with deep experience across the areas
that matter most to individuals and families in West Tennessee.
- Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
- Accident and Injury Law: car accidents, slip and fall, workplace injuries
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security Disability
- Estate Planning: wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and probate
- Family Law: divorce and child custody
- Criminal Defense: DUI, misdemeanor charges, and driving offenses
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Verner Smith been a lawyer in Jackson, TN?
T. Verner Smith has practiced law in Jackson, Tennessee for more than 40 years. He has represented clients in Madison County and across West Tennessee throughout his entire legal career.
Is the Law Office of T. Verner Smith a local firm or part of a larger organization?
We are an independent local firm with deep roots in Madison County and West Tennessee. We are not affiliated with any regional or national legal network. Every case is handled by our team, directly.
What languages does the firm support?
We provide Spanish-language interpreter support from intake through the resolution of your case. You do not need to navigate the legal process in a language that is not your own.
How do most clients find the Law Office of T. Verner Smith?
Nearly all of our clients come to us through referrals — someone who worked with us before and trusted us enough to send a friend or family member. We also serve clients who find us through search, and we welcome both.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
We offer free consultations for bankruptcy and accident and injury matters. For other practice areas, contact our office and we will discuss your situation and next steps.
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Ready to Talk? We're Here When You Need Us.
If you have a legal matter and are not sure where to start, call or text our office. We will listen, give you a straight answer, and help you understand your options — no pressure, no obligation.