J. Christoper Smith was born in Russellville, Alabama, on February 4, 1974.  Mr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1996, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he was recognized in Who’s Who Among American Law Students, was a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, and was a recipient of the American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence.

Before joing the firm of Gentle Turner Sexton & Harbison, LLC as an associate in 2010, Mr. Smith practiced law in Tuscaloosa for 10 years.

Mr. Smith has experience in personal injury litigation, consumer law, collections, domestic relations, bankruptcy, estate planning, general civil practice, and settlement administration. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar.