M. Brandon Smith is a Partner at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. His practice is devoted to pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, product liability, and serious personal injury.

Following his role as an assistant district attorney in Newton County, Brandon has spent over 16 years helping injured victims pursue justice. He serves as a guest lecturer at legal seminars nationwide and has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Georgia by the National Trial Lawyers for thirteen consecutive years.

Education

• J.D., University of Georgia School of Law (2004)
• B.A., University of Georgia (2001)

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Georgia
• State Bar of Pennsylvania
• State Bar of West Virginia
• Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Courts: Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia; Southern District of West Virginia

Awards & Recognition

• Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Georgia — National Trial Lawyers (2012–2025)
• Best Lawyers® (2015–2025)
• Georgia Super Lawyer (2014–2023)
• Leading Pharmaceutical Litigator of the Year, Georgia (2018)
• Plaintiff Steering Committee, Ability MDL 2734 (2016–2022)

Professional Memberships

• American Association for Justice (Board of Governors 2015–2017)
• Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association
• Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Melvin M. Belli Society