$ 460-460 per hour
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25 years | 1,000 cases
25 years | 500 cases
25 years | 1,000 cases
25 years | 200 cases
$ 460-460 per hour
25%-40%
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1561 Lakefront Dr, Unit 204, Sarasota, FL, 34240
194 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Trusts
Posted by Jim | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
I'm a delighted client.
My wife and I are delighted to work with Chris Smith and his team (Jane and Catherine)! I am the son of a (retired) estate planning attorney, so I appreciate the importance of having Trusts, Living Wills, Last Wills and Testaments, and Powers of Attorney in place. We have had significant changes to o...
Posted by Mike | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Revocable Trust
Chris and his team, particularly Jane were pleasant to work with. They were extremely knowledgeable and able to address all of our questions and concerns when creating our Revocable Trust Documents. The process was efficient and effective with the entire process from start to finish and receiving a h...
Posted by Mary | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Amazing Attorney!
Chris is an amazing attorney, the best around. Chris helped me with a personal injury case and he also created a trust for me. He is extremely knowledgable and able impart that knowledge in an understandable way. Chris is so down to earth and friendly, he truly cares about his clients and answers ...
Posted by Len & Deb | August 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent Law Firm
We recently engaged Smith Law to set up a trust, wills and other end of life documents. Chris is extremally knowledgeable and very easy to work with as is his staff. We highly recommend them and will definitely use them for our future needs! Len & Deb
Posted by Bryan | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Will & Trust
Nice people and knowledgeable. Very helpful in preparing my will and trusts.
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and proficient at settling client matters as expeditiously and effectively as possible. The best attorneys have this trait."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an intelligent, skilled, and compassionate attorney who always considers his clients best interests first."
"I endorse this lawyer. After reviewing attorney Smith's history as well as his insightful answers to questions posted on Avvo, I believe he is a trustworthy source of legal information and experience."
"Mr. Smith is a very intelligent and professional attorney. He is very responsible, organized and diligent in the handling of his cases. He treats his clients with respect and courtesy. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an outstanding attorney dedicated to doing the best for his clients."
"I have a number of clients that have been facing bankruptcy over the past few years. I have the pleasure of working closely with Chris on a number of these files. Chris has always given straight forward and honest advice and has been very responsive to the concerns of my clients."
"Chris is very knowledgable about bankruptcy matters and I found him to be very responsive and professional. I would definitely recommend him."
"Mr. Smith is well experienced and incredibly knowledgeable. He is my "go-to" man when it comes to all matters of bankruptcy and personal injury work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a sharp mind who works extremely hard and will produce results."
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2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Pro Bono Award, Dechert LLP
2012 - Present
Attorney, SmithLaw
2010 - 2011
Managing Partner, Smith and Dine P.A.
2005 - 2009
Managing Attorney, Christopher D. Smith, P.A.
2001 - 2005
Associate, Dechert
Member
Judgment for Plaintiff
Judgment for Plaintiff for $126,291.30
Judgment for Plaintiff for $1,531,751.86
Judgment for Plaintiff for $111,035.46
Trustee's Objection Overruled
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
English
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