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Laurence Jay Smith

Laurence Jay Smith

6.6

Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

4.5 star rating 2 reviews
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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    16 years, 750 cases
  • 10% Child Support
    16 years, 1,200 cases
  • 10% Child Custody
    16 years, 150 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($280-$280/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Thompson Family Law
    3949 Evans Ave Ste 206
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    239-936-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (3)

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About me: My goal is to provide my clients with the utmost dignity through a most difficult time in their lives. As a Family Law Attorney I am aware that divorce can be... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.5 star rating 2 reviews
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4 star rating

“Good attorney, needs a bit of a push to move forward.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-12-25 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I retained Mr. Smith in a Divorce/Custody hearing. Initially, he held onto the retainer without actively pursuing the case but once the ball got... more
5 star rating

“Attorney Laurence Smith”

Posted by: Gregory.Sheffield, 2008-05-15 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Laurence Smith is tenacious in court and when representing me throughout the legal process of divorce. Further, Mr. Smith is very responsive to my... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Laurence Jay Smith was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Laurence J. Smith, P.A. 1993–present
Attorney at Thompson Family Law 2006–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Stetson University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Florida State University Political Science BS - Bachelor of Science 1988

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member The Florida Bar 1991–present
Member Lee County Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: husband and wife incurred debt under FL law will...
Laurence's answer: The informal advice you received is not correct. There are ways to legally get out of debt and "... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Regular Columnist Southwest Florida Parent & Child Magazine

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