The attorneys of Joseph Smith, Ltd. are supported by a staff of 28 who collectively bring over 300 years of experience to the firm. Our team brings a wealth of diverse knowledge to Joseph Smith, Ltd. and is always willing to assist our clients with a myriad of situations. Many of our employees also participate in charitable and civic activities to include the American Heart Association's "Heart Walk," the "Lunch Buddies" reading program at Wythe Elementary School, and through support of the Seaman's Friends House, the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula, and the Virginia Peninsula Council on Domestic Violence. We also sponsor several youth athletic teams and an annual holiday dinner for elderly and disabled residents of public housing.

We are also proud of the commitment that our staff has to the professional development. Many of our employees actively participate in professional associations to include the Peninsula Legal Secretaries Association; Virginia Association of Legal Secretaries; National Association of Legal Secretaries; Peninsula Legal Assistants, Inc.; National Association of Legal Secretaries; and National Association of Legal Investigators. This enables them to stay informed on the most recent developments in the legal field.

Each client who retains our firm is assigned to a Case Manager, in addition to their attorney. The function of the Case Manager is to help our clients with the many details and potential difficulties they encounter during the pendency of an injury claim. The Case Managers function as a point of contact for our clients so they can relay important information to the attorneys even when the attorney is out of the office and in the courtroom. They are trained and experienced in dealing with the needs of our clients on a one to one basis.

If a claim is unable to be resolved through the negotiation process, suit is filed and a Legal Assistant is also assigned. Our Legal Assistants have received specialized legal training and stay current on the requirements of the courts of the local jurisdictions to ensure that their criteria are met. They work closely with our clients through the litigation process and support the attorneys in preparing cases for trial.

		Our assistant, Roland J. White, supports the attorneys in evaluating personal injury cases. Mr. White retired from the U.S. Army as a combat veteran after twenty years of honorable service. His many years of insurance education and work with a major national insurance company provided him with extensive knowledge of all forms of liability and casualty insurance policy coverage. In addition to assisting the attorneys, Mr. White aids the firms' case managers in assembling documentation and evidence to support the successful resolution of personal injury cases. Mr. White also has a strong commitment to the community's betterment and has served on several community boards and commissions. His unique blend of talent and experience rounds out Joseph Smith, Ltd.'s team.
		Stewart P. (Stu) Patterson, firm investigator, assists the attorneys with the investigation of cases the firm accepts. Mr. Patterson has over 20 years of experience as manager of corporate security for several major corporations and additional experience as administrator for a medical facility catering to personal injury patients. By ensuring that we have all of the pertinent facts and documentation as soon as possible, our attorneys can make the decisions necessary to best serve the interests of our clients. With his extensive experience, he can view both sides of each case and assist the firm in fighting unfair claims practices by insurance companies.

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Joseph Smith • Howard P. Smith • Stephen H. Pitler • Stephen M. Smith • J. F. Hoen