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Smith & Holder, PLLC
1720 22nd Ave., Gulfport 228.206.7076 www.smithholder.com
Pictured: Morgan Holder and Chris Smith.
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Smith & Holder, PLLC
Chris Smith
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury, Wrongful-Death, Automobile and Trucking Injury Litigation, and Criminal Defense
Chris Smith, attorney at Smith & Holder, PLLC, was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and is proud to serve the community he calls home. A graduate of Ole Miss and Mississippi College School of Law, Smith was inspired to pursue a legal career by his early admiration for attorneys and a desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. His clients’ stories continue to shape his perspective and remind him never to judge a book by its cover. Outside the office, Smith coaches youth tee ball and baseball with
the Gulfport Youth Sports Association and is a member of St. James Catholic Church. He lives in Gulfport with his wife, Lisa, their three sons, and their dog, Lulu, and enjoys golf, boating, and family time.
Morgan Holder
Areas of Practice: Personal Injury and Criminal Defense
Morgan Holder is an attorney at Smith & Holder, PLLC in Gulfport, where he proudly serves the community he was born and raised in. Inspired by his father and grandfather—both attorneys— Holder has been surrounded by the legal profession his entire life. With a natural desire to help others, pursuing a career in law came easily. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and Mississippi College School of Law. Holder is passionate about mentoring
local youth, coaching sports and volunteering with school district programs. He lives in Gulfport with his wife, Gabby, and their three sons: Riels, Truett, and Thompson. In his free time, he enjoys golfing year-round, spending time on the water, traveling, and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide.