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He serves accident victims and clients from across Southwest Florida, including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples and Marco Island.
Mark, a 25-year lawyer, is one of just two Cape Coral Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys, according to The Florida Bar. This means that Smith & Valentine Law has demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in personal injury law, and professionalism and ethics in his practice. As a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.), Mark has attained the highest level of Florida Bar evaluation for competency and experience in personal injury law.
He holds court membership in the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. A member in good standing of Florida Bar since 1987, Mark Smith served as its Past President, Personal Injury Association (1993).
He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin in 1984 and a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University in 1980. In 1984 Mark Smith was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar. He received Board Certification in the area of Civil Trial by the Florida Bar in 1996.
Mark Smith has called Southwest Florida home for more than 20 years. He is married with four children, and gives back to the community through his involvement in local civic, charitable and church organizations.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1987
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1984
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1617 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 7, Cape Coral, FL, 33991
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Posted by Paul | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Forget your preconceived notions about attorneys! I must admit going in, I thought they might be more concerned about getting a case and getting their fee than they were in making me whole again. This was the warning from so many others that had traveled this road before me. Wrong… I was a victim ...
Posted by Alice | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
My case was unusual and difficult to prove. Mark Smith handled it perfectly and was successful in getting me a settlement He gave it his full attention even though there wasn't a big payout involved. He takes the time necessary to handle both big and small cases. I would recommend him highly and ...
Posted by Diana | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mark Smith and his team helped my brother and his family through some tough legal problems during a very hard personal bad time for our family. He was professional and empathetic to my family. We never felt like we were dealing with lawyers but rather extended family members and I will for ever be gr...
Posted by Arlene | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Having a divorced and a bankruptcy in my past, I have had experience dealing with attorney's. I can honestly say that this has been my first positive experience regarding a legal process. Rather than feeling like I was chasing an attorney around, Mark gave my case the attention that it deserved. H...
Posted by Terri | September 10, 2014
If I ever did one thing right--it was hiring Mark P. Smith as my lawyer for my personal injury case. I was from out of state and tried to settle with the insurance company for almost 2 years. Mark was willing to take my case and represent me. He gave my case the greatest of attention and was alway...
"I endorse this lawyer. As a practicing attorney in the Southwest Florida area, I am familiar with Mark Smith’s results, reputation in the community, and attention to his clients’ needs. He has been handling personal injury cases for in excess of 25 years, and as a result, he is well qualified to handle all types of personal injury issues including auto accidents, trip and fall incidents and wrongful death. I would strongly encourage anyone considering hiring a personal injury attorney to schedule a consultation with Mr. Smith. You will not be disappointed."
"I have known Mark for many years. He is an excellent trial lawyer, and gets great results for his clients. I recommend him highly."
"Mark deserves the highest rating available on this site and i would endorse him. He is a top trial lawyer and well respected."
"I have been associated with Mr. Smith for 15 years and have always considered him to be one of the most reputable and competent attorneys in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is a credit to the profession, and extremely professional in serving his clients."
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2015
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
President of Injury Association, President
2011 - Present
Founder, Principal, Smith & Valentine Law
1997 - 2011
Chief Litigator, Lusk, Drasites, Tolisano & Smith PA
1987 - 1997
Litigation Associate, Goldberg, Goldstein & Buckley P.A.
1983 - 1983
Law Clerk, Judge John C. Ahlgrimm
1996 - Present
Florida BarBoard Certified in Civil Trial Law
2015 - 2015
Skyline WoodsVice President
1994 - 1995
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lee CountyBoard Member
1993 - 1993
Personal Injury AssociationsPresident
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
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