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Suffering an injury can leave people with serious concerns about their future. Mark A. Lee advocates on behalf of the injured and disabled in the Tampa Bay area – ranging from as far North as Citrus County – South to Sarasota County. He began his legal career working as a paralegal assisting on injury cases from 2004 through 2011. During that time, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida. He attended the University of Tulsa College of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Health Law Certificate, by focusing his education on areas germane to Health Care. He has been practicing since 2014 and has earned a reputation for aggressive, yet compassionate and thorough representation. He has earned the following distinctions:
Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016 – 2024
Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Member, The Top Trial Lawyers in America®
Avvo “Excellent” rating
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2021
Mr. Lee takes the time to understand a client’s circumstances before creating a customized strategy to secure benefits, dispute a denial or appear in a hearing. Additionally, he is available to clients to answer their questions and provide advice when they need it the most.
One of the reasons Mr. Lee is able to provide exceptional service is because of his commitment to his practice. A resourceful attorney, he benefits from his memberships with groups such as The Florida Workers Advocates, Florida Bar’s Workers’ Compensation Section, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (NOSSCR). He has served as an at-large board member for the Florida Workers’ Advocates since 2015. He is active in the local Tampa Bay Workers’ Compensation Inns of Court.
Mr. Lee is also dedicated to volunteering his time to serve the community. In the past, he has volunteered with Iron Gate of Tulsa, Volunteers of America, Metropolitan Ministries, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. He is currently a regular volunteer judge with the Hillsborough County Teen Court program.
Honors
The Top Trial Lawyers in America®
Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016 – 2024
Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, Member, The Top Trial Lawyers in America®
Avvo “Excellent” rating
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2021
Pro-Bono Activities
Iron Gate of Tulsa, Volunteer
Metropolitan Ministries, Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Volunteer
Hillsborough County Teen Court program, Regular Volunteer Judge
Volunteers of America, Volunteer
Past Positions
Christopher J. Smith, P.A. 2004 - 2011, Paralegal
Christopher J. Smith, P.A. 2014 - 2022, Attorney
Current Employment Position
Attorney
2
Practice Areas
25%-25%
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Mobile
3903 Northdale Blvd Suite 100e, Tampa, FL, 33624
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2454 N. McMullen Booth Road, Suite 700, Clearwater, FL, 33759
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8950 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Street N, Suite 160, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702
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Posted by Eric | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Very compassionate
These big wig attorneys only see money rather than the people they take oaths to help but rarely go that extra mile and when I think of the term (am I my brothers keeper) it means so much to have someone care someone who will say I've got you and your not alone let me take the weight mr.lee is heaven...
Posted by Bill | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Outstanding results with Mark Lee
I am compelled to write a review on the Christopher J Smith law firm and in particular about Mark Lee. I contacted the firm to assist me with filing a Social Security disability claim. I made an appointment and met with Mark Lee. He was able to answer all of my questions in a very simple and easy to...
Posted by Cathy | October 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Assistance
He was very accommodating and helpful. He designed my appeal to be very specific to my particular disability and was able to expedite things to a quick and favorable outcome. I'm very pleased with his professionalism and everything he did to help my case.
Posted by Bruce | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits
Outstanding Service
Mark was very attentive to my case. He was very proactive when it came to arguing my case. Mark was extremely accessible to me, answering questions and guiding me through the process. Mark is an outstanding professional, and I highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance with obtaining benefits....
Posted by Ardence | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security Claim
In 1999 I was diagnosed with the demylenatiating disease Multiple Sclerosis. I continued to work full time after my diagnosis; however, as of March 2015, I was forced to retire due to my overwhellming inabilities. The initial social security claim I filed on my own was denyed; so, after searching th...
"Mark, a highly respected lawyer in our community. He is actively involved in the workers' compensation bar and is known for his dedicated advocacy on behalf of his clients."
"Mark is known to be a highly skilled attorney who is passionate about helping his injured clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mark. He's highly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his clients. His forward-thinking helps him get great results for his clients."
"I endorse Mark Lee. He is passionate about about his work, enjoys helping others, and will never back down from an aggressive opponent. Mark relates to his clients with his genuineness, is professional, and most importantly, ethical."
"Mark is smart, caring, competent, and innovative, great qualities for an effective advocate. He has made a huge contribution to the field of workers compensation and social security. I enthusiastically endorse Mark for anyone who needs assistance with their injury case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark lee is clever in his trial practice, great with people, and excellent with the law."
"Mark and I went to school together in Oklahoma. He does all my website design and has made me a lot of money. Rather than pay google a ridiculous amount he gets me to the top at a fraction of the price. He is a jack of all traits. Strong attorney and very competent. Drafts documents for me in past including social security memos at law. Knows his business on personal injury. Great lawyer!"
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2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Service Award, Hillsborough County Teen Court Program
2015
Rookie of the Year, Florida Workers' Advocates
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022 - Present
Attorney, Lee Injury Law Firm, PLLC
2014 - 2021
Attorney, Christopher J. Smith, P.A.
2019 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, The Top Trial Lawyers in America®.Life member
2017 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Florida Workers' AdvocatesBoard Member
2014 - Present
Florida BarMember
2017 - 2019
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2014 - 2022
Florida Justice AssociationMember
Advance awarded
Surgery awarded
Claimant Awarded Benefits
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Health Law Certificate
2010
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
2017
Modern Practice - Litigating Your Case in the Technological Era
English
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