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Kristi Paschall

Kristi Paschall

also known as Kristi Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 15 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation

2803 Fruitville Rd, Suite 240, Sarasota, FL

About Kristi

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Never


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 3 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2022

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hale Law

2803 Fruitville Rd, Suite 240, Sarasota, FL, 34237

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Kristi Paschall's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patrick | February 16, 2026 | Personal Injury

Best Personal Injury Attorney

Kristi is a highly skilled and accomplished personal injury lawyer. She has dedicated herself to fighting for those injured to no fault of their own for over a decade. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Reliable and Knowledgeable!

When I went through my divorce in 2012, Ms. Smith was there for me every step of the way. She was so good at explaining everything and making sure I was protected. The process was made much less stressful by having Ms. Smith help me through the entire process. During one of the most difficult times... in my life, she made things as easy on me as possible. She was an integral part of keeping things amicable between myself and my ex-husband. I would highly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce!

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Kristi Paschall's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Colgan

Litigation lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi is very skilled at advocating for her clients. She obtains very good results because of her work ethic and experience."

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Russell Araya

Litigation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristi is an experienced litigator, and I have the utmost respect for her legal acumen. She deftly handles complex litigation matters, sympathetically guides her clients, and earns the trust of her colleagues. I have the privilege to work with her on several cases."

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Richard Eddington

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristi is a joy to work with. Her clients and her co-corkers love her positive attitude and work ethic. She takes great care of her clients and is always fighting for their rights. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a good personal injury attorney."

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Brian Calandra

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristi is great with people and in the courtroom. She has been to trial on an injury matter personally and truly understands what it is like to be a client."

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Wesley Eddington

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristi is a great attorney who makes sure her clients come first."

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Jason Wolfe

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kristi without hesitation. She is a lawyer with an exceptional knowledge of family law and all of the nuances found in that practice area. She is someone that I would trust with a matter important to me."

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Bridget Finn

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi is a thoughtful and intelligent person who I would want to represent me or someone important to me in matters as emotionally challenging and serious as Family law."

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Denise Minish

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Smith is a dedicated advocate for her clients. She is smart, savvy and well respected by others in her field. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled family law attorney."

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Kathlyn Laraway

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kristi Smith is a very dedicated attorney. She fights hard for her clients and is well versed in the law. I would highly recommend hiring Ms. Smith for a family law matter."

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Stephen Plog

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kristi is well versed in the law and shows a thoughtful, analytical approach to her cases."

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Matthew Patton

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristi is an incredible resource as both a colleague and litigator for her clients. She is a highly skilled litigator and yet maintains a demeanor and approachability that enhances her negotiation skills. It is refreshing to work in a field that is not known for always being the most engaging with someone that possesses such professionalism."

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Derek Long

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristi is a serious attorney who's care for her client's cases and best interests is evident in her work."

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James Colgan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Brunkenhoefer

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Crabtree

Workers compensation lawyer

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Colleen Calandra

Employment and labor lawyer

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Brian Hugen

Slip and fall accident lawyer

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Wesley Eddington

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Eddington

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Calandra

Personal injury lawyer

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Jessica Breuer

Personal injury lawyer

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Russell Araya

Unknown lawyer

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Lindsey Parlin

Family lawyer

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Stephanie Exner

Family lawyer

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Jason Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bridget Finn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Denise Minish

Family lawyer

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Shantelle Lucero

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top Ten Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top Ten Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Certificate of Completion of Mediation Training, Phoenix Strategies

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Hale Law

2020 - 2025

Attorney, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine, PC

2017 - 2020

Attorney- Litigation Division, Ramos Law Firm

2016 - 2017

Senior Attorney, Thomas Pollart & Miller, LLC

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Thomas Pollart & Miller, LLC

2011 - 2015

Associate Attorney, The People's Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2025

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2025

Jefferson County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sibling in Foster Care

Court determined that the child's best interests would be served by placing child with blood siblings

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Education

2015

Phoenix Strategies

40 hour mediation certificate

2010

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD

2007

University of Denver

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Backpacks to Briefcases

The Leap Year - Pros and Cons

2017

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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