$ 460-460 per hour
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Practice Areas
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 11 - 15 of 36 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Ron | April 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Truly a Pleasure
As a realtor, I have the opportunity to interact with Chris & his team many times a year as I direct all of closings to Chris & his paralegal par excellence Monica Ischinger. Recently my wife & I needed to get advice on setting up a trust for us. Chris was patient & very informative and really explai...
Posted by Stan | April 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great local lawyer
Fortunately I only needed to update my will, which Chris prepared years ago, but as always, it was painless, easy and totally professional. My point being, he is a great caring lawyer even on the small stuff. Just as he was on my closings.
Posted by Tanya | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney!
I am so grateful to have found attorney Chris Smith. Chris helped me navigate a legal process with ease. He always communicated with me throughout every step of the process, answered all my questions, and was professional and kind in all interactions. He is not only highly experienced, he is also per...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
We needed assistance with estate planning, and we were referred to Smith Law. We could not be more pleased with service we received. Chris and team were extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. We were especially impressed with the effort and time Chris spent to underst...
Posted by Susie | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent, prompt, professional service
Chris is very knowledgeable with estate preparation, gave me excellent advice and updated my will and trust in a very timely manner. I highly recommend him.
"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
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Trustee's Objection Overruled
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
English
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