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Mark Philip Smith
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Biography
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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Licensed in Florida for 38 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 41 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
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1617 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suite 7, Cape Coral, FL, 33991
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Posted by Terence | September 28, 2012 | Personal Injury
Satisfied by successful outcome
Mark Smith recently concluded a personal injury case on my behalf. He is an exceptionally pleasant honorable man who conducted my case over several months with considerable ethical efficiency. Mine was a "relatively" minor injury but Mark still gave my case the utmost care and effort. He was alwa...
Posted by J & T | September 17, 2012 | Litigation
Great Friend! & Great Lawyer
Not sure where to begin, but I need to stress the fact that if you hire Mark as your Attorney, get ready for something you would not think is possible from an Attorney. After spending a good part of 2012 with Mark, not only is he our GREAT Attorney, but he is now our friend. Mark has taken such ...
Mark Philip Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is a credit to the profession, and extremely professional in serving his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
President of Injury Association, President
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1984
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Louisiana State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Aiding Debtors in Foreclosure
Aiding Debtors in Foreclosure
Languages
English