$ 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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1561 Lakefront Dr, Unit 204, Sarasota, FL, 34240
194 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Lee | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will, Health documents
Chris did an excellent job incorporating my end of life wishes into a straightforward document. Though I asked him for a few revisions as I considered the final document, he made the changes quickly and thoroughly. He and his are efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant. I have recommended this offic...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very competent and caring lawyer!
Chris provided competent, honest, and helpful advice for me when I was updating my will. He explored and explained all the possibilities that were available. I have great confidence in his ability to help me make the right decisions. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Can't Thank Chris Smith Enough!
Thank you so much Chris for taking time to meet with my family at my time of need, in dealing with a death in the family. Your compassion is greatly appreciated, but your knowledge helped us in navigating the next steps. I can't commend how professional your staff is...how much we appreciate you ge...
Posted by Lynne and Jim | August 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Best Attorney I have ever hired
Chris Smith provided Excellent performance on Real Estate transactions including Probates of 2 Wills in Florida, Analysis of Real Estate offers, and Updating our Estate Documents including New Wills and related Documents. Chris has extensive knowledge, expertise, and engages the Trust of Clients like...
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.
"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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