Smith Anderson Welcomes New Lawyers

September 21, 2009 (Raleigh, NC) - Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP (Smith Anderson) is pleased to announce the addition of the following lawyers to the Firm:

• Katherine Young Lavoie joins Smith Anderson’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law with highest honors. She completed her BA in English from East Tennessee State University graduating summa cum laude.
• Justin Truesdale joins Smith Anderson’s Corporate Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Groups after graduating from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. He received his BA in Economics from Duke University.

About Smith Anderson

Since its inception in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to become the largest Triangle-based law firm and one of the largest in North Carolina. Representing diverse organizations with local, state, national and international interests, our lawyers focus on building and strengthening relationships by understanding our clients' businesses and customizing our legal solutions accordingly. Our commitment to our clients also extends to our community and profession.