Charles Smith
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Litigation: Securities
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About
Provided by Charles Smith
Practice Areas
Represents a broad array of U.S. and international companies, as well as their top executives, in complex regulatory investigations, enforcement matters and litigation. An experienced trial lawyer, having tried many cases in federal and state courts around the country. Cases involve complex securities, accounting, financial or bankruptcy-related issues. Represented many companies and their officers and directors in securities and derivative litigation, including Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, UBS, Sprint Corporation, Fidelity Investments and Allstate Corporation.
Personal
JD, University of Chicago Law School, 1987 (cum laude; Comment Editor, University of Chicago Law Review; Order of the Coif); BA, Knox College, 1984 (cum laude).
Chambers Review
USA
Charles Smith has an esteemed practice in the securities litigation space. He regularly takes on shareholder derivative actions and bankruptcy disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Charles is top notch and we trust him with our most significant litigation. He brings diverse and significant experience and incredibly easy to work with."
"Chuck is an outstanding lawyer."
"Charles is top notch and we trust him with our most significant litigation. He brings diverse and significant experience and incredibly easy to work with."
"Chuck is an outstanding lawyer."