Christopher Smith Elected Executive Vice-President of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys

Raleigh, NC (June 23, 2010) - Smith Anderson partner Christopher Smith has been elected Executive Vice-President of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys' (NCADA). The election occurred at the NCADA's annual meeting held on June 19, 2010.

The NCADA brings together civil litigation lawyers to promote exchange of information, and to strengthen the practice, skills and knowledge of lawyers defending individuals and businesses in North Carolina.

An experienced commercial litigator, Mr. Smith has significant experience in business disputes; litigation involving the corporate form; trade secrets; environmental litigation; preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders; and with matters designated 'exceptional and complex' and assigned to the North Carolina Business Court. He both prosecutes and defends claims and advises clients on business risk management and strategy issues.