Areas of Practice
- CONSTRUCTION
- Construction Litigation
- GOVERNMENTAL
- Administrative/Government Relations/Land Use
- LITIGATION - CIVIL
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
- Land Use Litigation
Industries
Education
- B.A., Valdosta State College, 1968
- J.D., with honors, Florida State University School of Law, 1973
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Memberships
- Administrative and Local Governmental Law Section of The Florida Bar
- American Academy of Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar
Suite 1500
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
TEL: 954-527-2466
FAX: 954-333-4066
Mr. Smith is an experienced trial lawyer concentrating in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Much of his practice is in the representation of clients involved in or related to real estate development. Thus, he has prepared and tried numerous cases on matters such as:
In these matters, he has represented such clients as builders/developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and lenders. Mr. Smith is also experienced in general commercial matters and administrative law.
Through Mr. Smith and his senior litigation partners, the Firm's Litigation practice area has developed the capability and personnel to handle all types of complex commercial litigation and document-intensive cases in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Prior to joining the Firm he was Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Division, Florida Department of Legal Affairs (1973-1975).
Mr. Smith has been recognized in Florida Super Lawyers, 2008-2010, and is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
