University of Georgia, J.D., Cum Laude, The Order of the Barristers, Moot Court Board, Student Senate (1976)
Georgia State University, B.B.A. Economics; President, The Forum (1973)
BAR ADMISSION:
Georgia (1976)
U.S. Supreme Court, 11th and 5th Circuit Courts
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE:
Civil Trial Lawyer since 1976;
Partner, Mabry & McClelland, LLP, Managing Partner, 1986-1988; (During Mr. Smith's 30 years of active law practice, he has tried over 100 cases and had a strong trial and appellate practice prior to limiting his practice to mediation and arbitration);
Rex has spoken extensively throughout the country in the areas of Mediation, Traumatic Brain Injury and Products Liability. He represented Delta Air Lines in over 300 litigated matters until he devoted his practice exclusively to the areas of mediation and arbitration;
Rex served as national coordinating counsel for a Fortune 500 company, a major national trucking company and international beverage company.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Selected as a Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators
Selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyer’s in America, 2007 to 2009 in the area of ADR
Honored as a Georgia Super Lawyer in 2004 - 2006 in the field of Insurance Defense and in 2007 to 2010 in ADR
Selected as a Georgia Super Corporate Counsel in ADR in the September 2010 Edition
Chosen by the American Registry as being recognized by Corporate Counsel as one of the Top Ten Lawyers
Selected as a Top Lawyer in Georgia in Traumatic Brain Injury defense
Charter member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
AV® Preeminent rating, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Executive Board Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (2010-2011)
