The Real Brad Smotherman

Official Statement & Public Record

Read This First

You are on this site because you searched for Brad Smotherman.

This domain was previously used by an anonymous third party to publish false, misleading, and defamatory information about me. That content has now been removed.

This website now serves one purpose:

To provide accurate, factual information.

Who I Am

My name is Brad Smotherman.

I am a real estate investor and business owner who has operated publicly for many years. I have built businesses, taken risks, and worked with investors across the United States.

Like many entrepreneurs who operate at scale, I have been involved in business disputes.

Those disputes are being handled exactly where they should be handled — in court.

The Truth About the Lawsuit

There has been significant misinformation circulated online regarding a lawsuit involving me.

Here are the facts:

  • I am not a defendant in that matter.

  • I am the plaintiff.

  • The lawsuit concerns illegal lending practices, including usury (charging interest above legal limits).

  • The claims were brought affirmatively under applicable law based on evidence and sworn testimony.

This is not a criminal case.

It is a civil action to enforce interest-rate limits and consumer protection laws.

Enforcing the law is not misconduct. It is exactly how the legal system is designed to work.

About the Prior Content on This Domain

This domain was registered and operated by an anonymous individual located outside the United States

The prior content:

  • Presented unproven allegations as fact

  • Mischaracterized legal proceedings

  • Omitted critical context

  • Attempted to reverse the roles of plaintiff and defendant

At the same time this website went live, anonymous emails and online posts using identical language were circulated to individuals in my personal and professional network.

Those communications were not filed in court.

They were not sworn statements.

They were not subject to cross-examination.

They were attempts to influence perception outside the judicial process.

That content has been removed.

Transparency

If you are researching my name, I understand why.

Here is what matters:

  • Disputes do not equal wrongdoing.

  • Allegations are not findings.

  • Anonymous websites are not evidence.

  • Courts decide facts — not blogs.

I stand behind my decision to enforce the law when it was violated.

I will not litigate this case on the internet.

But I will not allow false narratives to go unanswered.

Why This Site Exists Now

This domain now exists to ensure that:

  • Accurate information appears when my name is searched

  • Misinformation does not go unchallenged

  • The public record is not distorted

Anyone seeking reliable information should consult:

  • Public court filings

  • Verified professional sources

  • Final adjudicated outcomes

A Final Word

Running a business publicly means accepting scrutiny.

It does not mean accepting defamation.

I operate under my real name.

I filed my lawsuit under my real name.

I will resolve it in court — not through anonymous campaigns.

Truth does not need anonymity.

— Brad Smotherman

For questions regarding usury, claims purchases or media relations, reach me directly at [email protected].

Disclaimer: This website contains factual statements intended to correct misinformation previously published on this domain. Certain matters referenced involve ongoing civil litigation and remain subject to due process and final adjudication. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice.