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John Arthur Smitten

John Arthur Smitten
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 17

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I have been a resident of Pinellas County FLorida since 1997. In addition to practicing law full time I also teach at St. Petersburg College. I enjoy playing... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney ( I would Hire him again )”

Posted by: Chris, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Best Attorney I have ever used. From start to finish it took 2 weeks. John is very fast at returning calls and emails.
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5 star rating

“First-rate Attorney”

Posted by: Rebecca, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: John Smitten handeled my divorce. He let me know what to expect and how the process worked. He helped me through a very difficult divorce, in which... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Lynette Silon-Laguna

I highly recommend Attorney John Smitten. I have worked with him over the years as an opposing family law attorney and I have known him to be... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lynette Silon-Laguna , Riverview (FL), 3 months ago
Joshua Gammon Sheridan

I have worked with Mr. Smitten on many cases and have always been impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of the law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Sheridan , Tampa (FL), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since John Arthur Smitten was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1997 04/14/2013
New York Currently registered 1997 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at McGuire Law Offices 1996–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995
State University of New York at Buffalo Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member Clearwater Bar Association
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Contribution

Contributor Level 17
Answers: 2,780 Legal Answers
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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Teach Family Law each semester at the college St. Petersburg College - HEC Campus 2008