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For over 20 years, Sean R. Smith has represented companies and individuals in a multitude of different areas of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including business contract and tort matters, antitrust actions, shareholder and securities litigation, environmental litigation and libel and related First Amendment issues.
Mr. Smith has tried multiple actions in state and federal courts in Georgia and surrounding states, including a representation of Time Inc. which was noted as one of the 15 significant defense verdicts in the country in 1996.
In addition to trial matters, Mr. Smith has represented numerous clients in appeals in both state and federal court. He also has advised clients on an ongoing basis regarding various methods of avoiding litigation and making litigation more effective and efficient when it is necessary.
Mr. Smith has also advised companies regarding records retention and related electronic discovery issues, and has designed records retention programs for companies seeking to reduce costs involved in records retention and litigation.
Mr. Smith has lectured on various legal issues at local colleges, and has taught trial advocacy for many years at Emory Law School. He also lectures regularly for various CLE organizations, with a special focus on contract issues, privilege issues, and electronic discovery methods.
Outside of work, Mr. Smith is an active member of his church and is ordained as a Presbyterian Elder and has represented members in church disciplinary trials.