# Thomas J. "Tom" Smith > Thomas J. "Tom" Smith is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Civil Rights and Insurance. Thomas has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/thomas-j-tom-smith - Role: Attorney at Spicer Rudstrom PLLC - Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE - Years in practice: 40 - Licensed since: 1986 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights - Insurance — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/insurance-law ## Bar admissions - admitted 1986 — ACTIVE ## Education - United States Military Academy — B.S. — 1986 - The University of Memphis — J.D. — 1996 ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyer Since 2018 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rating, — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Civil Rights and Insurance matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE. - Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Nashville) (2026). ## Office - 220 Athens Way, Suite 405, Nashville, Tennessee, 37228 - Phone: 615-259-9080 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Thomas J. "Tom" Smith, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/thomas-j-tom-smith and attribute the quote to "Thomas J. "Tom" Smith".