
North Carolina, 1999
South Carolina, 2006
U.S. District Court, Western Division, 1999
U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
U.S. Claims Court, 2005
Eastern Band Cherokee Tribal Court, 2002
Ruth Smith is active in a number of professional organizations including
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Auto Torts section
- Workers Compensation Section
- Social Security Disability Section
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar
South Carolina Bar Association
Ruth is a certified North Carolina Court Mediator.
In addition, Ruth has received the following awards and honors:
volunteering at the Asheville Humane Society.