Since 1984, Mark Smith has represented hundreds of individuals, families and businesses in matters involving bodily injury, wrongful death, general negligence, malpractice, insurance disputes, products and premises liability, and aviation. In October of 2009, Mr. Smith was elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. ABOTA membership is conferred through a process of nomination and election, and is reserved for lawyers who have demonstrated "the requisite skill, integrity and experience in the special art of advocacy." In 2012 Mr. Smith was elected President of the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association.