Victor Ramsey Smith

PRO

Victor Ramsey Smith

also known as Victor Smith Law Group PA

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Winter Haven, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +6 more

55 Fifth Street NW, Winter Haven, FL

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About Victor

Biography

At the Victor Smith Law Group, P.A., we provide the highest quality personal service to each and every client. We appreciate the trust each of our clients has displayed in choosing our firm to assist them.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Alimony 12%

12%
Child Abuse 12%

12%
Child Custody 12%

12%
Criminal Defense 12%

12%
Divorce and Separation 12%

12%
Family 12%

12%
Federal Crime 12%

12%
Litigation 12%

12%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Victor Smith Law Group, P.A.

55 Fifth Street NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881

victorsmithlaw.com/

Victor Ramsey Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Lora | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Five Hearts for VS

I have been privileged to share both courtroom and community time with Victor Smith. He is aggressive and always on his A Game while working. But it's what he offers others through community involvement that truly identifies his character. Thick skin + Huge heart = Class Act

Posted by Alex Torres | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Family Law attorney!!!

I went through a very highly litigated divorce and Appeal for 3 years. I had two previous attorneys and in comparison with Victor Smith with his associate Jeffery Burr they are the best family attorneys duo in Central Florida hands down. In comparison with my previous 2 attorneys, the degree of comm...unication, their level of preparation and professionalism from Victor Smith and Jeff Burry was incredibly superior to my previous attorneys. I owe my life to Victor and Jeff. I have been with them 2/3rds of my litigation/divorce and appeal, they accomplished incredible results. They also represented me as an appellee and also won the whole case. I will always be in gratitude to the two greatest attorneys in Central Florida Victor Smith and Jeff Burry. Thank you !

Posted by Pascual Goicoechea | August 21, 2014

Pascual Goicoechea; USA (Ret)

All: Mr. Smith and his professional team of Jeffrey Burry and Cynthia A, resolved what I had come to believe could no longer be fixed or righted. Fourteen years earlier I had employed another attorney to finalize a divorce settlement. Not known to him (I) at the time was the fraud, forgeries, and... deceit employed by the ex-wife at the time. Within a week of my retirement from the military, the ex again approached the trough off greed to further satisfy perceived welfare, except this time she was 'discovered'. She again employed the same tactics of 14 years earlier, hiring/firing a total of seven (7) attorneys (cumulative) for both proceedings, up to the point the attorneys in her city had 'all been used before.' She ended up using a fellow some 60 miles away. This above explanation is needed to explain why my proceedings, in both instances, were drug out over a period of time. It costs a bit. None of the costs associated with this were the fault of counsel, but rather due to the lunatic tendencies of someone else, and my poor judgment of decades earlier. Mr. Smith and his team found, fought and resolved what I was after; clear finality, a stop to the stalking and total peace of mind....from a mind that is obviously still not. Like one does not look forward to a cancer doctor for the removal of a cancer, or an orthodontist for jaw reconstruction, or an accountant to answer (your) door when the IRS boys are on the other side, or a complicated legal problem is at ones' trough, an adage of my dad's comes to mind, 'son, the best cost a nickel more'. He was not referencing Del Monte or Libby's green beans. Without a doubt, my wife and I would use the services of Mr. Smith and his team for any future law issues. We feel confident however, it will not be to revisit what he recently put to rest. Mr. Smith and his team are honest and professional.....above all, all have become friends. Pascual

Posted by JessicaSowell | March 16, 2014

Best Lawyer Ever

Mr.Smith is one of the best attorneys in Polk County. Mr.Smith has handled numerous cases for my family and I,ranging from family law to criminal law. I wouls recommend Mr.Smtih to somebody any day!He and his father did 2 divorces in my family.

Posted by Grace | September 21, 2013

Do Not Hire This Lawyer!

I needed a divorce attorney two years ago and Mr. Smith was recommended to me. I went to see him and hired him -- he is very personable, but as I learned the hard way, personality isn't what counts when one hires an attorney. For months, he "handled" my case, but in reality, did absolutely nothing ex...cept bill me for outrageous amounts of compensation. I admit I erred in sending him many emails, outlining my position and trying to keep him informed about what was happening with my spouse. In the end, just before we were to go to mediation for alimony, he informed me that he thought I was "being unfair to my spouse" because of the amount I requested. I am 74 years old and retired. My Ex was a professional and still working and earning a sizeable salary. I had no resources or income, and had paid Mr. Smith $20,000 to this point in time -- for nothing! The $20,000 I paid him represented half of my total savings. At this point, I fired him -- how could I trust a lawyer who thought I was being unfair to my Ex? My new attorney completed my case, mediated a fair amount of alimony (actually higher than what I had requested from Mr. Smith), and kept her fees down to less than $2000. All during my association with Mr. Smith, I let him know how concerned I was because of the fees he charged and the lack of anything happening. He just kept doing next to nothing and charging me. I should have realized what was going on much sooner, but I was in such a frightened and confused state of mind because of the divorce at my age, that I didn't question him as I should have. I trusted him, and that was a huge mistake. In the end, I paid him $20,000 for a 10-minute hearing which accomplished nothing except being told to mediate the alimony, and then was told by Mr. Smith that "I was being unfair in my request." I would not recommend this attorney to anyone for any reason.

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Victor Ramsey Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Saunders

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Victor for more than a decade and watched him litigate both with me and against me. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about Family law and takes great time with clients to make certain that they understand the process. Highly recommend."

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Robert Chambers

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Victor Smith has been a friend of mine and frequent adversary for many years. I have had the pleasure to watch him turn into one of the best family law attorneys in the State of Florida."

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Thomas Saunders

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1998

Certificate of Academic Excellence Family Law, Nova Southeastern Univeristy Shepard Broad Law Center

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, VICTOR SMITH LAW GROUP

1900 - Present

Attorney, Victor Smith Law Group, P.A.

2008 - 2014

Member, Frost van den Boom & Smith

2006 - 2007

, Straughn Turner & Smith

1999 - 2006

, Smith Law Group

1998 - 1998

Certified Legal Intern, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

The Florida Bar Board of Governors

Board Review Committee on Preferred Ethics

2022 - Present

The Florida Bar Board of Governors

Discipline Review Committee

2014 - Present

10TH CIRCUIT PROFESSIONALISM COMMITTEE

Member

2011 - Present

Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee The Florida Bar

Member

2010 - Present

10th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission

Member

2008 - Present

Lakeland Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Supreme Court of the United States of America

1999 - Present

American Inn of Court (Willson)

Member

Polk County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Polk County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

2010 - 2012

Florida Bar YLD

Board of Governors, Sergeant at Arms

2007 - 2007

10th Circuit Pro Bono Award Comittee

Chairman

2007 - 2008

Young Lawyers Division Florida Bar

Chairman Bylaws Committee

2007 - 2008

Young Lawyers Division Florida Bar

Executive Committee

2006 - 2008

Florida Bar Foundation

YLD Liaison

2005 - 2005

Polk County Family Law Bar Association

Vice President

2004 - 2004

Polk County Family Law Bar Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2010

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Board of Governors

2003 - 2003

Polk County Family Law Bar Association

Secretary

2001 - 2007

Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adams v. Adams, 340 So.3d 551 (2022)

Rowe v Schmidt 89 S 3d 1101 (Fla 2nd DCA 2012)

Petition Granted, order quashed

Baker v. Baker 2010 WL 1874402 (Fla 2nd DCA 2010)

Lower court order reversed and remanded

Rogers v Rogers 12 S3d 288 (Fla 2nd DCA 2009)

Reversed lower court application of Fla Stat Ch 61

Gililieo v State 923 S2d 612 (Fla 2nd DCA 2006)

Pitt v Benzenhafer 843 S2d 1021 (Fla 2nd DCA 2003)

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Education

1998

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of West Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Young Lawyer Division CLE

Discovery Nuances

2010

Basic Corporate Law 2010

Moderator

2009

Ethical Collection of Attorney fees

Ethical Collection of Attorney fees

Publications

2012

INSIDE THE MINDS STRATEGIS FOR FAMILY LAW IN FLORIDA LEADING LAWYERS ON WORKING WITH CLIENTS, CREATING AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY, AND HANDLING COMPLEX CASES- ASPATORE NEW CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING ATTORNEY'S FEES, PLEADINGS,AND DISCLOSURES IN FAMILY LAW CASES

Languages

English

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