Dominick R. Smith

Dominick is a Tennessee trial lawyer who handles complex cases for the firm in both state and federal courts in Tennessee. He has tried several cases to verdict and appeared before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Tennessee.


A Nashville native, Dominick enjoys living and practicing law in Middle Tennessee. He attended Montgomery Bell Academy. He graduated from North Carolina and worked for Morrison & Foerster in New York City before attending Charleston School of Law and returning to Nashville. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2010, when he joined his father’s law practice.



In addition to practicing law as a Tennessee trial attorney in Nashville. Dominick enjoys spending time with his family and friends. 

Education

UNC Chapel Hill (B.A, 2000)

Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2009)

memberships

Nashville Bar Association

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Admissions

Dominick is currently licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Tennessee.

awards

  • Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star

    Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, Dominick Smith has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

  • The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers

    The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7.

  • The Best Lawyers in America

    DRS Law attorney Dominick R. Smith was listed in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. 


    Best Lawyers in America® is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public.


    For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular distinction.

What Clients Say

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Dominick Smith has advised me on a number of legal issues and always make sure that all of my questions are answered and all of my concerns are addressed. Incredibly knowledgeable and professional, everyone on the team is a great communicator and provides regular and detailed updates throughout the process. Highly recommend!


— Roddy Story

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I highly recommend DRS Lawfirm. Dominick and his team helped my family and I during a very difficult time. They showed compassion, and professionalism. They are very knowledgeable, and dedicated


— Jessica Duvall

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I am incredibly grateful to DRS Law Personal Injury Lawyers for their outstanding service. Dominique and his team resolved my false imprisonment case in just 2 years, which is remarkably fast for a lawsuit. Dom provided exceptional personalized attention, going out of his way to explain every detail of the legal process to me. He even called after hours to break down the legal jargon, making sure I fully understood everything. Their dedication, friendliness, and personalized care made a huge difference. I highly recommend DRS Law and Dom for their exceptional work!


— Clay Autry