L. William Smith
Top rated Civil Rights attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC
Practice areas: Civil Rights, Class Action & Mass Torts, Employment Litigation; view more
Licensed in Alabama since: 2010
Education: University of California Berkeley School of Law
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205-235-6485
Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC
301 19th Street NorthThe Kress Building
Birmingham, AL 35203 Visit website
In the pursuit of justice, L. William Smith stands as a beacon of hope for those seeking redress in the realms of civil rights, employment litigation and personal injury. As a member of Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fisher Goldfarb, LLC, in Birmingham, Alabama, he has established himself as a formidable advocate for the rights of individuals and communities.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to combating discrimination, retaliation and governmental abuse. His competence in wage and hour collective action cases, whistleblower and qui tam matters, and personal injury and wrongful death cases has earned him a reputation as a fearless and dedicated champion of justice.
With a strong academic foundation, Mr. Smith graduated from Stanford University with a BA/MA in 2000, followed by a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009. This robust educational background has equipped him with the intellectual rigor and analytical prowess to tackle complex legal challenges. Licensed to practice law in both Alabama and California, his legal reach extends to various courts, including:
- The Supreme Court of Alabama
- The Supreme Court of California
- The U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
- The U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th and 11th Circuits
As a respected member of the legal community, Mr. Smith is dedicated to advancing the cause of justice and equality. His professional affiliations and associations reflect his unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice and protecting individual rights.
Practice areas
Civil Rights, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee, Legislative & Governmental Affairs, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Class Actions, Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Toxic Torts, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Death
- 30% Civil Rights
- 20% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 20% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Legislative & Governmental Affairs
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2009, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.wigginschilds.com/attorneys/lwilliam-smith/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State of Alabama
- US Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit
- US Court of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California
- US District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
- Supreme Court of California
- Supreme Court of Alabama
- State of California
Educational Background
- Stanford, BA/MA, 2000
Honors
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers Honoree®
- Alabama Super Lawyers® Rising Star, 2014-2018
Office location for L. William Smith
301 19th Street North
The Kress Building
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-235-6485
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2019