ABOUT
Rush Smith is a partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Mr. Smith’s practice concentrates on complex civil litigation, primarily consumer class actions. He serves as leader of the Firm’s Consumer Financial Services Litigation practice group.
Experience
-The defense of consumer class actions in state and federal courts in a number of industries
-The representation of financial institutions in litigation, including mortgage lenders and servicers
-The defense of businesses accused of engaging in the unauthorized practice of law
Awards and Honors
-The Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation, and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (2003-2017)
Representative Cases
The following is a selected sampling of recent cases and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future litigation matter:
-Defended online loan lead generator in multiple coordinated actions involving application of S.C. Mortgage Lending Act
-Represented a provider of online legal forms and services, defending unauthorized practice of law claims in the original jurisdiction of state supreme court
-Coordinated the Firm’s defense of numerous class actions arising under the South Carolina “attorney preference” statute
-Served as lead counsel for hospitals in a bilateral class action arising under a tax refund “debt set-off” statute
