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Jesse Smith joined the firm of Glassman & Zissimopulos after a diverse legal career in the public and private sectors. A native of Gainesville, Florida, Jesse graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 2002 before attending law school at the University of Maryland. Prior to receiving his J.D. Jesse interned with both the Office of the State’s Attorney in Gainesville, and the Office of the Federal Public in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jesse has served as an Assistant State’s Attorney, prosecuting a variety of criminal cases, on behalf of the State of Florida. He has also worked as a criminal defense attorney and has represented defendants throughout the State of Florida facing a host of criminal charges including Driving Under the Influence, Drug Trafficking, Sexual Battery, and Attempted Murder.
Jesse also has broad civil litigation experience in the areas of contracts, employment, civil rights, administrative actions, licensure defense, forfeiture, and personal injury. He has authored and argued appeals in State and Federal Court in criminal, civil, and administrative matters.
As a member of Glassman & Zissimopulos, Jesse Smith focuses the majority of his practice on helping persons who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and as the result of medical malpractice.
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Acquired: 2007
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804 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jesse is great!
Jesse cares about his clients and he is really good at what he does. I hired him to defend my case and I'm very satisfied with the result. He helped me turn my life around and I'm forever grateful for his help.
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest Man
Jesse is an honest and straight forward attorney. He answered questions when asked, made himself available when I needed him and argued for the truth. I'm thankful he was my attorney and I would refer anyone I know to him.
"I endorse this lawyer in both the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. Jesse works tirelessly for all of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a great work ethic and resolves matters timely, thoroughly, and effectively. He is available to his clients and cares about getting the best possible outcome for them."
Mediation lawyer
2019 - Present
Associate, Glassman & Zissimopulos
2017 - 2019
Associate, Musca Law
2008 - 2017
Associate, Avera & Smith, LLP
2006 - 2008
Assistant State's Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 8th Judicial Circuit
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
2006 - Present
Eighth Circuit Bar Association
2009 - 2014
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court
2009 - 2017
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English