Farris & Thomas Law

Let Us Help You Today 252-787-4463

PLEASE NOTE: Our office remains open and available to serve you during the COVID-19 crisis. However, to keep our staff and you healthy, we do ask that business be conducted over the phone or via email if possible. We can also accommodate video conferencing as well. Please contact our office directly for options on making a payment.
Farris & Thomas Law

Let Us Help You Today 252-787-4463

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Farris & Thomas Law

PLEASE NOTE: Our office remains open and available to serve you during the COVID-19 crisis. However, to keep our staff and you healthy, we do ask that business be conducted over the phone or via email if possible.  We can also accommodate video conferencing as well.  Please contact our office directly for options on making a payment.

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Eliot F. Smith

Phone

(252) 787-4463

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff 60%
  • Criminal/Traffic 30%
  • General Civic 10%

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff 60%
  • Criminal/Traffic 30%
  • General Civic 10%

Current Employment Positions

  • Partner

Past Positions

  • District Attorney, NC Dist., Assistant District Attorney, 1994 to 1995
  • Office of the Attorney General, NC, Associate Attorney General, 1993 to 1994
  • Carberry & Associates, Inc., Sales Manager, 1987 to 1991
  • The Pillsbury Company, Sales Manager/Marketing Assistant, 1983 to 1987

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1993
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 1998

Professional Associations

  • Chair Elect, Wilson on the Move, Present
  • Board of Directors, Wilson 20-20, Present
  • Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce NC Eastern Region, Present
  • Boy Scouts of America, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 6, Wilson, NC, Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
  • Chairman, Chamber of Commerce
  • Chairman, Triangle East Community Penalties
  • Board, Diversified Opportunities, Inc.
  • Board, YOUTH of Wilson
  • Past Chair, Wilson on the Move

Education

  • Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina
    • J.D. - 1993
  • Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
    • A.B. - 1983
    • Honors: Dean's List (1982,1983)
    • Major: Political Science

Fraternities or Sororities

  • Kappa Alpha Order