Butler Snow attorney N. Denver Smith recently spoke at a Jury Selection CLE Course on January 28, hosted by BARBRI, a leading legal learning resource for law students, professionals, universities, firms and organizations.
The course, “Jury Selection in Insurance Litigation: Practical Guidance for Bad Faith and Coverage Cases,” offered practical guidance for attorneys handling jury selection in bad faith and coverage litigation. The panel also covered strategies for preparing for voir dire, leveraging social media and questionnaires, understanding juror profiles, addressing tainted jurors, and avoiding common mistakes during the process.
N. Denver Smith
Smith is a member of Butler Snow’s Tort, Transportation and Specialized Litigation group. He enjoys using his analytical skills to help clients achieve their legal, professional, and business development goals. Smith is committed to driving innovation in the legal community by challenging outdated principles that unreasonably inhibit client success. He frequently presents and writes on various litigation topics, including his contribution to Butler Snow’s 2024 Litigation Update.
Smith was recently recognized by BL Rankings, The Best Lawyers in America® as ‘One to Watch’ in several categories, including commercial litigation, insurance law, labor and employment litigation and product liability litigation (defendants). Charleston Business Magazine also named Smith to its 2025 Legal Elite list. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and Defense Research Institute (DRI), where he served as the 2024-2025 Chair of the Young Lawyers Substantive Law Liaison Committee. Smith is also active in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Charleston Young Professionals organization and serves on the Board of Directors for the Palmetto Society of Human Resources Management.
Smith earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Coastal Carolina University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina. During law school, he served as a Judicial Extern for Justice Kaye Hearn of the South Carolina Supreme Court.