Mr. Smith was appointed Chair of the Nursing Home Section, Maryland Association for Justice (formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers’ Association) for the 2009-10 year, the third consecutive year he has been appointed to the position. This professional group is comprised of attorneys handling medical malpractice or medical negligence cases against nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care institutions. The Nursing Home Section offers continuing education seminars, speakers, literature, and roundtable discussions for attorneys. Mr. Smith previously served as Chair of the Nursing Home Section for the 2008-09 and 2007-08 years, and as Vice-Chair of the Nursing Home Section for the 2006-07 year.