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Michael Sheldon Smith
also known as Mike Smith
About Michael
Biography
Michael S. Smith is an experienced civil litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in a wide variety of matters including medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, legal malpractice, automobile negligence, insurance disputes, and commercial litigation.
He frequently draws on his previous experience as a defense attorney, which has given him great insight and knowledge regarding the management and claims decision-making processes utilized by Florida hospital systems, physician groups, and insurance carriers defending significant and catastrophic injury cases.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
1919 North Flagler Drive, 2nd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407
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Experience
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
1998 - 2014
Partner, Sonneborn, Rutter, Cooney & Smith, P.A.
Associations
1986 - Present
Florida BarMember
Florida Justice Association
Member
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Unnecessary Surgery Resulting in Loss of Hand Function
Confidential Settlement
Education
1986
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Barry University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Malpractice
Examples of Negligence in a Hospital
2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Malpractice
About Cancer Misdiagnosis
2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Malpractice
Pre-Existing Conditions and Medical Malpractice Claims
Publications
2019
Legal Edge Newsletter
Case Summaries - Medical Malpractice and Unnecessary Surgery
Languages
English