Jonathan Miller Smith

Jonathan Miller Smith

4.4
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 24 years

Probate Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Business, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

4348 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 32%

24 years

32%
Business 20%

Business formations including Including LLC and S & C Corporations, Buy-Sale Agreements and Business and Contract Litigation.

24 years

20%
Real Estate 15%

Landlord Tenant matters including evictions and Condominium and Homeowner Association matters.

24 years

15%
Litigation 10%

Civil Litigation, Business Disputes and Real Estate Litigation.

24 years

10%
Guardianship 3%

24 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Duss Kenney Safer Hampton & Joos, P.A.

4348 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL, 32216

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Jonathan Miller Smith's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Cindy | August 6, 2014

Gets Results

Jonathan Smith assisted me in a situation that had no precedence. We were given 5 minutes before the judge, which turned out to be 40 minutes of questions and answers. Mr. Smith was well prepared. He brought the necessary documentation and the appropriate answers to substantiate my position. He p...roved himself to be very knowledgeable and competent. My husband and I have used other attorneys from this firm in the past. They have always maintained the highest level of integrity. This was my first experience with Mr. Smith. I have worked with many lawyers in the past, both personally and professionally and I would not hesitate to call on Mr. Smith again, should the need arise.

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2014

Withdrew from case

Hired Mr. Smith to represent me in a civil suite. He told me one thing in consultation and ende up not completing the case. He withdrew upon the bases that he didn't have my phone number. That's not true, all information was filled out on the retainer fee paper; before the consultaion. And was pr...ovided to him during the consulation. He personally wrote it on his legal pad. I feel the case was to challenging for him.

Posted by Kim Stanley | August 25, 2010

An Experience That You Only Dream Of!!!

I have used several different law firms over the years but have NEVER EXPERIENCED the level of compitancy and service that I have found with Naugle and Smith! As a business owner and insurance advisor, I STRONGLY recommend Naugle and Smith to ALL my clients and Associates. If you desire fairness an...d integrity of counsel, you will not be disappointed!

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2009

Great Experience

He was extremely professional throughout my case. He was very knowledgeable and capable. I was very comfortable throughout my interactions with him.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2008

Business Lawyer

He is our corporate lawyer and has help the company in many ways from advise to getting problems fixed to helping with collections.

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Jonathan Miller Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Holbrook

Real estate lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is an excellent lawyer who I do not hesitate to recommend highly."

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Zachary Alfant

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Smith. As a young attorney, Mr. Smith showed me the ropes while I was working for the Jacksonville Bar Association. As you can see here, he has an excellent reputation around town. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a zealous, professional and honest advocate."

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Yekaterina Mesic

Business lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an exceptional attorney. He is professional and very knowledgeable in business law."

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Gerald Wilkerson

Business lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic lawyer with a strong grasp on business matters. I send all my business clients to Mr. Smith."

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Michael Sullivan

Business lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan does excellent work.All the clients that i have referred to him have been delighted with the results he obtained.I highly recommend him."

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Jason Burgess

Business lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Smith does great work for his clients. He has great attention to detail which could in turn be the difference between a big win and a big loss. I feel comfortable referring him any complex litigation."

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Tracy Valente

Litigation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked against Jonathan on a number of cases over the years and have always found him to be very professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to future clients."

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Benjamin Crumley

Business lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I would use Jonathan for any business/commercial law issue that my arise in my business. I would also recommend that any of my clients, family or friends use his services. He is a very professional and capable attorney."

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Katherine Naugle

Litigation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jonathan Smith is a very professional and competant attorney. I feel very confident that he provides his clients with excellent legal advice, and is very qualified as an attorney. I am lucky to practice law with such a great attorney."

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Henry Gare

Business lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have sent several clients to Jonathan and all of them have called me to tell me what a great job he did. I would highly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Northeast Florida's Top Lawyers, 904 Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Attorneys Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Duss Kenney Safer Hampton & Joos, P.A.

2008 - Present

Attorney, Naugle & Smith, P.L.

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Ford, Bowlus, Duss, Morgan, Kenney, Safer & Hampton, PA

Associations

2012 - Present

Downtown Council of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

President

2008 - Present

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Florida Bar Association, Tax Section

Member

2011 - 2011

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce - Downtown Council

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Morris v. Osteen

Ruling in favor of clients

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Education

2002

University of Florida

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

New College of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Advanced LLCs, LLPs, and Partnerships

Advanced LLCs, LLPs, and Partnerships

Languages

English

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