Meet Rod Smith
Experienced Attorney
Awards
About
Quick Facts
- Attorney: Rodney "Rod" Smith
- Firm: Rod Smith Law PLLC
- Location: Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia
- Practice areas: Employment law, workplace sexual harassment, wage and hour class actions
- Track record: $10M+ recovered for sexual harassment victims; $100M+ in total judgments, verdicts, and settlements
- Education: J.D., West Virginia University College of Law; B.A., West Virginia University
- Bar admissions: West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals; U.S. Supreme Court; Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia
- Phone: (304) 406-7076
About Rod Smith
Rod Smith is an employment attorney based in Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia who represents employees in disputes with their employers, with a primary focus on workplace sexual harassment cases. He has recovered more than $10 million for sexual harassment victims and has been awarded more than $100 million in judgments, verdicts, and settlements across federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, and arbitration.
Practice Focus
- Representing employees in workplace sexual harassment claims
- Employment litigation on behalf of both employees and companies
- Wage and hour class actions — appointed class counsel in 30+ West Virginia cases
- Employment class actions (class counsel)
Notable Results
- $10M+ recovered for victims of workplace sexual harassment
- $100M+ in judgments, verdicts, and settlements
- Class counsel in 30+ wage and hour cases, recovering millions in unpaid or late wages for West Virginia workers
Awards & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America® — Employment Law – Individuals (since 2018)
- "Lawyer of the Year," Employment Law – Individuals, Charleston, WV — 2024 and 2027
- Super Lawyers® Top Rated Lawyer (2018–2026), given to the top 5% of lawyers, for employment law
- Rising Stars℠, Super Lawyers (2013–2014)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member
- National Trial Lawyers' Top 100
- Masters Graduate, Keenan Trial Institute
- Mensa member
Professional Background
- Rod Smith Law PLLC — Founder, current
- Bailey & Glasser, LLP — Member/Partner, 2007–2015. Served as lead counsel in complex, multi-million-dollar litigation; represented employees and companies in employment matters; served as class counsel in employment class actions.
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, 2005–2006
- Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC — Associate, 2004–2007
Education
- J.D., West Virginia University College of Law
- B.A., West Virginia University
Bar Admissions & Licenses
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Beyond the Courtroom
Before law school, Rod worked as a wilderness leader for at-risk youth, leading extended trips on the Appalachian Trail, and served as a coordinator for Upward Bound at Appalachian State University, helping low-income high school students prepare for college. He lives with his wife and two children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of law does Rod Smith practice?
Rod Smith focuses on employment law, primarily representing employees in workplace sexual harassment cases. He also handles wage and hour class actions.
How much has Rod Smith recovered for clients?
Rod Smith has recovered more than $10 million for victims of sexual harassment and has been awarded more than $100 million in total judgments, verdicts, and settlements.
Where is Rod Smith Law PLLC located?
Rod Smith Law PLLC has offices in Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia.
What awards has Rod Smith received?
Rod Smith has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018, named "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law in Charleston in 2024 and 2027, and recognized as a Super Lawyers® Top Rated Lawyer every year since 2018.
How can I contact Rod Smith Law PLLC?
Call (304) 406-7076 or fill out the online contact form at lawwv.com.