Brandon Smith

Atlanta, Georgia

Partner at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC

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I’m M. Brandon Smith, a partner at Childers, Schlueter & Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, helping injured people nationwide with pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, product liability, and serious personal injury cases.

Brandon Smith Aug 7

The first federal baby formula NEC trial against Mead Johnson is set to begin real soon. The first federal baby formula NEC trial against Abbott will begin on October 19, 2026. Childers, Schlueter & Smith Firm partner, C. Andrew Childers will be helping lead the trial against Abbott alongside Plaintiff MDL Co-Lead, Timothy Becker of Johnson // Becker.

What to Know About the First NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit

As a federal NEC baby formula bellwether trial set for August 10 approaches, learn why it differs from state cases, what it means for Enfamil and Similac lawsuits, and whether parents can still file claims if manufacturers win.

The Legal Examiner
Brandon Smith Jul 16

Marler Clark Investigates Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak as U.S. Cases Near 7,000

The national food safety firm has been contacted by people sickened in 2026 and is investigating their links to restaurant and produce exposures as the

Food Poison Journal
Brandon Smith Jul 9

Childers, Schlueter & Smith Files Georgia’s First Dupixent Lawsuit Alleging Cancer Risks

CSS filed the first Dupixent lawsuit in Georgia alleging a link to cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Learn about the case and legal options.

Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC
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Nick Carroll Jul 9

ChatGPT doesn't always pull from the same sources. Backend pipelines shift without notice, and citations shift with them. That means checking once whether you show up isn't enough. It also means the most durable play is being cited across multiple sources, not just one, so your name travels no matter which pipeline is active.

ChatGPT citations change when hidden search pipelines switch

Two analyses found ChatGPT’s hidden search systems can change its sources, making citation tracking harder than answers suggest.

Search Engine Land
Brandon Smith Jun 26

Counselor to Counselor: An Open Letter to Kyle Diamantas on Infant Formula

You spent years as a lawyer defending an infant-formula maker against claims that it failed to warn. Now you hold the pen at the FDA. I am writing to ask

Marler Blog
Brandon Smith Jun 19

Take Justice Back

From the Grist.org: Pesticide manufacturers are spending millions lobbying statehouses across the country to strip Americans of their right to seek justice when harmed by their products. With 15...

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Brandon Smith Jun 19

Uber Wants Immunity. Survivors Want Justice.

Sexual assault survivors and advocates are urging Congress to strip a measure that could shield Uber and Lyft from lawsuits over assaults, injuries, and deaths.

The Lever
Brandon Smith Jun 18

It Took Sick Babies to Get Here — Now Pass the Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act

The phrase “Never let a serious crisis go to waste” is usually attributed to Rahm Emanuel and usually said with a wink — a crisis grabs the public’s

Marler Blog
Brandon Smith Jun 17

@nick has been telling me this for months, and now there's data behind it. Individual attorney authority, not just the firm brand, is what AI search is starting to reward. The lawyers who publish under their own name and have the credentials to back it up are the ones surfacing in ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity. Worth a read.

AI Visibility Among New Jersey Divorce Lawyers: Findings from a Statewide Analysis | Pillar Legal Marketing

We analyzed which New Jersey divorce law firms appear most frequently across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity and identified the authority signals associated with stronger AI visibility.

Pillar Legal Marketing
Brandon Smith Jun 10

The more you know...

Your New Car is Watching You and Telling the Insurance Company Your Secrets

Your Car Is Collecting Data After Every Drive Most people understand that modern cars are packed with technology. They know their vehicle connects to their phone. They know it tracks navigation ...

Atlanta Injury Attorney Blog