The firm is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Patricia A. Smith is a member of the Bars of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She represents persons who reside throughout the three-state area.

This firm predominately represents individuals against large corporations or institutions. We also advise small businesses and corporations on minimizing their risk by the proper handling of issues pertaining to employment
and fringe benefits, and matters that arise with their employees.

We represent and advise clients on all types of insurance matters, on their employee fringe benefits (i.e.,
pensions, severance plans, life, health and disability insurance), and on issues pertaining to employee compensation and medical leave.

We actively litigate against insurance companies and plan administrators when those entities unlawfully fail to pay benefits. Through court litigation and administrative processes, the firm has assisted persons suffering debilitating illnesses and diseases in obtaining benefits due them from their insurance companies. We have assisted persons suffering from such illnesses as AIDS, HIV, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), severe depression and diabetes.

We actively litigate discrimination cases in employment, education or other areas. We handle matters arising
under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and under state and local human rights laws.

The firm handles complex legal and factual disputes. We strive to provide services in an efficient, timely,
effective and cost-effective manner that addresses the concerns, goals and needs of each client.