R Blake Smith

R Blake Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 17 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Vero Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Trusts

601 21st Street, Suite 401, Vero Beach, FL

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Guardianship 75%

16 years

75%
Trusts 25%

16 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Block & Scarpa

601 21st Street, Suite 401, Vero Beach, FL, 32960

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R Blake Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by keith | September 23, 2014

great public defender

I have to say that blake is a great lawyer, i had him on my case and helped me get out of alot of trouble (even though i was innocent) he faught for me and always kept me updated with what was going on in my case. He was very respectful and polite, never steering me in the wrong direction. I deff wou...ld reccomend this lawyer to anyone in vero beach. Thanks blake,its been years but you deff helped me,always wanted to thank you.

R Smith

Replied last September 24, 2014

Thank you Keith, I hope you are well

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R Blake Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trenton Swan

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Tyler Puttick

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Galvin

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randol Masters

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Blake is an excellent criminal defense attorney with significant felony trial experience. His reputation for integrity and reliability is well established, and his rapport with the judiciary is excellent. He is an excellent choice if seeking counsel in matters of criminal defense, and Blake is also agile enough to produce outstanding results in probate cases and other areas of civil law."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Zimmer

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jesse Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with Mr. Smith in the past, I can attest to his high level of professionalism and excellent work ethic. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking top notch legal representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seda Aktas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angie Smith

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Urban

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Smith is a well respected lawyer in the community. I have worked with Blake over the years and have seen him in action; he is a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective advocate. He works extremely hard for his clients. I highly recommend Blake."

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Deanna Rahming

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Smith based on his experience, knowledge, ethics, and zealous representation for his clients."

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Eric Stepanov

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I sincerely endorse Attorney Smith. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level."

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James Regan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Blake is a competent, diligent and zealous advocate for his client's causes. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Service Recognition, Florida Bar Association

2007

Book Award, Environmental Practice and Procedure, Florida Coastal School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2022

Attorney, Rossway Swan

2008 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, State Of Florida

Associations

2012 - Present

Indian River County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - 2017

Public Guardian Program of Indian River County

Board Member

2012 - 2013

Indian River County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

2009 - 2013

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - 2013

Indian River County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Florida v. Billings

Nolle Prosequi

State of Florida v. Tory

Nolle Prosequi

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Education

2007

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of the South

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Community Outreach Radio Show

Guardianship & Public Guardian Program of I.R.C.

2013

Brevard Notes Criminal Law

2012

Citizen's Academy

Criminal Justice

2011

Citizen's Academy

Criminal Justice

2010

Citizen's Academy

Criminal Justice

Publications

2007

Folio Weekly, Jacksonville, FL Stop Snitching Stop Lying

Languages

English

Activity

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