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Motley Rice LLCMember
Amy Elizabeth Smith
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Amy Elizabeth Smith

4.4
1 review

401 9th St., NW, Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20007

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit, Aviation Lawsuit, Public Client and 1 more

About Amy Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith represents clients injured by corporate wrongdoing, with an emphasis on anti-terrorism, human rights, tobacco, and public client litigation.

Her current practice includes representing government entities in litigation targeting the alleged deceptive marketing and over-distribution of highly addictive opioids, as well as people alleging harm by tobacco products. She also represents the 9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism multidistrict litigation aiming to bankrupt financiers of al Qaeda and other terrorist groups.

Elizabeth’s role in litigation involving the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks has included representing numerous families at hearings before the Victim Compensation Fund with Special Master Kenneth Feinberg and litigating aviation liability cases. She also has experience with personal injury and consumer protection cases, including vehicle defect cases, asbestos litigation, medical device cases, and lead paint poisoning lawsuits, and has managed client relations, research and discovery, and trial preparation for various litigation teams.

As an undergraduate student, Elizabeth completed a Middle East and Africa Foreign Study Program, and traveled from Kenya to Israel. While in law school, she served on the editorial board of the ABA Real Property, Probate & Trust Journal. After graduation, Elizabeth was a law clerk for the Honorable Diane S. Goodstein, Circuit Court Judge of the First Judicial Circuit for South Carolina. She is recognized as a BV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell .

* Please remember that every case is different. Any result we achieve for one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Lawdragon

2019-2025 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
Anti-Terrorism, Aviation, Public Client, Transportation

Best Lawyers

Washington, DC
2025-2026 Mass tort litigation / class actions-plaintiffs

Blog Posts

September 11, 2025

9/11 Families Pass Another Step Toward Their Day in Court Against Saudi Arabia

by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers

September 11, 2023

For more than two decades since September 11, 2001 attacks, the struggle for justice continues

by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers

September 9, 2021

Twenty years after September 11, 2001: Major Milestones Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers

News

March 23, 2026

Two Pilots Killed in Late-Night Runway Collision at LaGuardia Airport

by: Motley Rice

April 28, 2025

The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day

by:
M. Nolan Webb

 

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Distinguished Peer Rated
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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Amy Elizabeth Smith got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
    • Aviation Lawsuit
    • Public Client
    • Transportation Accident Lawsuits

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Motley Rice LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Casework: Bus Accident Lawsuits: You may be eligible for a bus accident lawsuit if you or someone you love suffered injuries in a bus crash.
    Transportation Accident Lawsuits
    Active Case
    Truck Accident Lawsuit: A truck accident lawsuit may help you gain compensation
    justice if you've been hurt by a commercial truck.
    Transportation Accident Lawsuits
    Active Case
    General Aviation Lawsuit: General aviation lawsuits can help air crash victims or their survivors seek justice. Learn about filing a lawsuit.
    Aviation Lawsuit
    Active Case
    Train Crash Lawsuits: Explore your legal options
    compensation opportunities for injuries suffered in a train accident.
    Transportation Accident Lawsuits
    Active Case
    Opioid Litigation: Public Client
    The growing opioid epidemic crosses virtually all demographics,
    with more than half a million related deaths recorded in the U.S. since 2015, the crisis has officially been declared a public health emergency.
    The Four Planes of 9/11: Aviation Lawsuit
    Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Motley Rice launched a worldwide discovery effort revealing numerous security shortcomings
    related to our efforts in In re September 11 Litigation, including Bavis v. United Airlines.
    9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit Toxic Exposure
    If you are sick as a result of exposure to World Trade Center Dust, you may have rights under the new 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. We can file your claim
    fight for the maximum compensation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, SC
    2014, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    Memberships

    Associations

    •American Association for Justice
    •Federal Bar Association
    •South Carolina Association for Justice

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina School of Law
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Furman University
    Class of 1995
    B.A.

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4.4
1 review

401 9th St., NW, Suite 1001Washington, DC 20007U.S.A.

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    Amy Elizabeth Smith is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
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    Amy Elizabeth Smith attended University of South Carolina School of Law.
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    Motley Rice LLC was established in 2003.

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