Headshot of Brandon W. Smith, an Indianapolis-based premises liability and slip and fall lawyer at Morgan & Morgan

Brandon
W.
Smith

Trial Attorney

Education

  • University of Louisville, J.D., 2006
  • University of Florida, M.A. in Latin American and U.S. History, 2002
  • Indiana State University, B.A. in History, Honors, 1999

Awards & Recognitions

  • Business Source Magazine “20 Under 40” for Floyd County, Indiana – 2012

 

Meet Brandon W. Smith

Brandon W. Smith is an Indiana native with prior experience as a defense lawyer and insurance adjuster. Since 2010, he has devoted his practice to helping clients fight back against those who abuse power such as insurance companies, landlords, and government entities. He practices regularly in both Indiana and Kentucky and assists in leading our Indiana offices.

Mr. Smith strives to provide effective representation that both maximizes recovery and makes each client feel comfortable and respected. He believes people from every walk of life deserve fairness and justice.

Outside of law, Mr. Smith enjoys reading, hiking, jiu jitsu, strategy games, travel, music, and most of all spending time with his wife and two boys.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky

Memberships

  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Member of Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County Grant Committee, 2016 – 2019
  • New Albany Police Merit Commission attorney, 2012-2015
  • New Albany Historic Preservation Commission, 2004-2007

Recent Wins

Case NameCates, Nathan v. BHGM Louisville #4, LLC, BHG Louisville Real Estate No. 2, LLC and John F. Ruggles, Jr., Inc.Frost, Angela v. Panera, LLCDiana Wilde v. Hailey AllenderSmith, Michael v. Lamb's Lawn Service and Landscaping, LLC
Result$1,275,000$987,000$300,000$225,000
Practice AreaPremises LiabilitySlip and FallCar AccidentPremises Liability
Year2024202520222022
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Cates, Nathan v. BHGM Louisville #4, LLC, BHG Louisville Real Estate No. 2, LLC and John F. Ruggles, Jr., Inc.$1,275,000Premises Liability2024
Frost, Angela v. Panera, LLC$987,000Slip and Fall2025
Diana Wilde v. Hailey Allender$300,000Car Accident2022
Smith, Michael v. Lamb's Lawn Service and Landscaping, LLC$225,000Premises Liability2022

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.