What areas of law does Philip J. Smith practice?

Philip J. Smith focuses on General, Government, Health Care, Litigation, and Business.

Where is Philip J. Smith located?

Philip J. Smith primarily serves clients in Asheville, North Carolina, with an office at 1 Unknown.

How experienced is Philip J. Smith?

Philip J. Smith has 54 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1972.

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Philip J. Smith

Of Counsel

Asheville, NC

Practicing general in Asheville since 1972.

54+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 1 client review
1: Bar admission

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Philip J. Smith is an of counsel based in Asheville, NC. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Health Care. Philip has over 54 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Asheville, NC
Experience: over 54 years
Known for: General · Government · Health Care

Handles General, Government, and Health Care matters from Asheville, NC.
Over 54 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Philip J. Smith represents clients in Asheville, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Philip J. Smith

Phillip Smith is a principal with The Van Winkle Law Firm, where he practices in the areas of healthcare, construction, professional malpractice defense, products liability, banking and commercial law. Since joining the firm in 1972, he has supported the business operations of professionals in accounting, architecture, dentistry, engineering and law. He successfully defended physicians and their practices against multi-million dollar claims of negligence and defended a hospital in a similarly large claim asserting deprivation of due process, freedom of speech, breach of contract, slander and contract interference.

Practice Highlights

• Successfully defended local hospital in U.S. District Court in a multi-million dollar claim commenced by a surgeon as a result of his medical privileges being summarily suspended at the recommendation of the hospital’s medical staff. The action asserted claims for deprivation of due process, freedom of speech, breach of contract, slander and contract interference. Case is on appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

• Unwinding of two major medical practices and successful negotiation of terms without litigation or alternative dispute resolution and no interruption of practice business.

• Jury verdict in favor of surgeon who bypassed the wrong coronary artery alleged to have been the result of negligence causing the plaintiff to sustain a subsequent myocardial infarction.

• Successful defense of multiple physicians and an academic medical center in a $24 million impaired baby case.

Awards and Honors

• AV Peer-Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• Best Lawyers in America

• Business North Carolina Legal Elite

• North Carolina Super Lawyers

Community Involvement

• Asheville City Schools Foundation

• Asheville Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Roundtable

• Asheville-Buncombe Christian Ministries Board of Directors, Former President

• Central United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Former Chairperson

• Pisgah Legal Services, Former President

• United Way

• Wake Forest University Alumni Council

• YMCA Board of Directors

Professional Affiliations

• 28th Judicial District Bar, Past President

• American Health Lawyers Association

• Buncombe County Bar Association, Past President

• Defense Research Institute

• Harry C. Martin American Inns of Court

• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys

• North Carolina Bar Association

• North Carolina State Bar

Credentials

Education

Temple University
J.D. · 1972
Wake Forest University
B.A. · 1968

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

North Carolina
1972 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

AV Preeminent

Locations

Office locations

Main office

1 Unknown

Asheville, NC 28801

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Client feedback

What clients say about Philip J. Smith

5.0

1 client review

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Common questions

What areas of law does Philip J. Smith practice?
Philip J. Smith focuses on General, Government, Health Care, Litigation, and Business.
Where is Philip J. Smith located?
Philip J. Smith primarily serves clients in Asheville, North Carolina, with an office at 1 Unknown.
How experienced is Philip J. Smith?
Philip J. Smith has 54 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1972.
Is Philip J. Smith a verified attorney?
Philip J. Smith's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Philip J. Smith?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 828-258-2991.