$ 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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Business
Posted by Karen | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highly Recommend Smith Law
Working with Smith Law on a business start up and a family trust has been a great experience. They seem to know everything about the issues we are needing legal advice. Our family feels so much safer having consulted with Chris Smith on both business and estate planning.
Posted by Heather | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Legal Representation
I have never met a more responsive attorney who speaks in PLAIN english allowing you to fully digest (with pure clarity) answers to all of your questions. I have been doing business with Chris for many years and he has helped me with everything from recording a warranty deed to a major business legal...
Posted by Donald | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
Amazing & Professional Firm
I have used Smith Law for personal and business services. All of which have been outstanding. Chris is very sharp, professional and a fighter when needed. His staff has shown the same level of professionalism and always been very responsive. He is and will continue to be my go-to attorney for all of ...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2011 | Business
Highest praise for Chris and Marci his paralegal
When my business failed it was extremely stressful. There were so many levels of issues that I needed to deal with. Looking back i do not know how I would have made it through without the superior service I received from Chris and Marci. They were both fantastic. Chris helped me plan my strateg...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2011 | Business
Excellent Attorney and Staff Members
Hired Chris when my company was having financial problems and was looking to crash and burn in the not too distant future. Tried everything i could to save the business but, it was a train wreck in slow motion. Since I was the sole stock holder and had a personal guarantee on a large note he recomm...
"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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