$ 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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Acquired: 2002
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Acquired: 2002
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State: Maryland
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Acquired: 2001
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1561 Lakefront Dr, Unit 204, Sarasota, FL, 34240
194 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 46 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Michael | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy
Chris, Thank you for making my bankruptcy so painless and smooth! Your legal and emotional support are soooo very appreciated. I never would have believed i could have a Harvard lawyer on my side.
Posted by gabrielle | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
MY GO TO ATTORNEY FOR REAL ESTATE
Chris was extremely helpful and knowledgeable in an area of Real Estate where I was having a bit of a challenge. He was very punctual in answering all of my concerns and reassured me that I knew what I was doing when receiving inaccurate info from another party, and questioning my own expertise in th...
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Attorney....I would hire him again.
Chris Smith did an excellent job with a very difficult condominium termination case. As a result of his guidance I was able to maintain my excellent credit rating. He was very responsive...responding promptly to emails and phone calls. He answered every question and was very thorough in the guidan...
Posted by Tiffany | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Amazing team!
Chris and Marci have been absolutely phenomenal through my entire bankruptcy process, from step one to discharge, they've answered every question without hesitation and made sure I'm doing what's best for me!
Posted by Scott | June 24, 2015 | Litigation
Best decision i ever made
From the moment i first spoke to Marci i knew using this firm was the right choice. Mr Smith handled all of the litigation from the moment we hired him. Marci was first class and neverone time did she ever not answer the phone when we called. I cant stress enough on how this one phone call changed my...
"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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