Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

About Scott

Biography

Scott W. Smiley grew up in Miami, Florida. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with an undergraduate degree in philosophy, he entered the Florida State University College of Law. As a law student, Scott was active in the Student Bar Association and worked as a research assistant to the school's Former Dean, Orin Slagle, where he gained valuable experience in both legal research and writing.

Upon graduation from FSU, Scott began his career with the Law Offices Of William H. Webster. While associated with the firm, he gained extensive trial experience arguing personal injury actions, conflict public defender cases, and he took over the firm’s governmental, family law and probate caseload. Clients included the Lanark Village Water and Sewer District and the Panacea Area Water System. Scott was made partner of the firm in 1992 and he continued to gain extensive courtroom experience through the formation of Thompson, Crawford Smiley.

Mr. Smiley’s practice concentrates on complex Family Law matters and he assists the firm's trial attorneys on both personal injury and insurance defense cases. He has extensive trial experience in the areas of Insurance Defense, Family Law, (including complex child custody, child support, and alimony cases), Administrative and Governmental Law and he has served as general counsel for the Lanark Village Water and Sewer District, located in Franklin County, Florida.

In 2007 Mr. Smiley was invited to join the distinguished panel of members that comprise the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Membership in this prestigious organization is by invitation-only and is peer-reviewed. Its membership is comprised of the world's leading corporate and insurance attorneys. Members of the IADC are part of a select group with advanced skills and practice insurance defense law.

Mr. Smiley is a member of the Florida Bar, The Tallahassee Bar Association where he is active in the Bar’s Family Law Section, and the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). He has served his community well, having been recognized several times for providing outstanding contributions in the delivery of pro bono legal services. Scott is active in the Tallahassee community and civic activities include membership in the Springtime Tallahassee organization and Springtime's Spanish Krewe, where he has served on the organization's Board of Directors, and has further served as Krewe Chief, Treasurer, and Float Chair for the Spanish Krewe.

A resident of Tallahassee, Scott has been married to his wife Maryanne for over twenty years, and they have one child.

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

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Child Custody 20%

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Family 20%

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Alimony 10%

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Child Support 10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Thompson, Crawford & Smiley, PA

1330 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL, 32303-5608

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Scott William Smiley's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Alimony

Posted by Nancy | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Very Knowledgable, Professional and Thorough

I retained Scott last year to handle a modification of support that I am paying to my contentious and extremely uncooperative ex-spouse. This has been a long and drawn out case due to some extenuating circumstances regarding my ex's health and relocation out of the state. He has been thorough knowle...dgeable and thoughtful in his recommended courses of actions surrounding my situation and certainly brought to light many issues that I would not have thought of or considered. I am confident he will get this case resolved to my satisfaction in the very near future. I have great deal of respect for Scott and his paralegal, Colleen, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking a family law attorney.

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Scott William Smiley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregg Goldfarb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Friend

"I have know Mr. Smiley professionally and as a close and trusted friend for decades. High integrity trustworthy bright compassionate are just a few of his traits. I highly recommend calling him first for any family matters."

Kirsten Dunton

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Scott on family law matters as opposing counsel on cases in my office and recently as a mediator and fully endorse this lawyer. He responds quickly, is easy to work with, and advocates for his clients while being a professional with opposing counsel. I recently completed a mediation of a complicated support issue with him and he went above and beyond to provide the appropriate information to assist my client in making good decisions and wrote up a thorough and well done settlement agreement."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Luke Newman

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I emphatically endorse Mr. Smiley. I have been opposing counsel in Legal Aid matters which were complex and unpleasant. I don't know if I've ever endorsed former opposing counsel. Following our unfortunate, mutual case; I send my friends to Smiley due to a significant level of trust and respect which he has EARNED. I have never heard a bad word about Mr. Smiley even though he practices family law which is notoriously acrimonious. He is beyond "well respected" by family division practitioners and judges in Tallahassee. He's a pro and a nice guy as well."

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Kirsten Dunton

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Experience

Rating: 9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best in Tallahassee, Tallahassee Magazine

2015