$ 460-460 per hour
5
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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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2001
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1561 Lakefront Dr, Unit 204, Sarasota, FL, 34240
194 Client Reviews
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Posted by Diana | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Outstanding legal help during our closing
Monica is extremely efficient, knowledgable, and professional. She handled our closing and she made the process easily understandable. Would highly recommend.
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 | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Knowledgeable Pragmatic Efficient
Attorney Smith and his entire staff exemplify professionalism. The entire process from scheduling an appointment to receiving legal services was smooth, efficient and professional. Attorney Smith advised me on a real estate matter. A couple of highlights from my work with Chris. First he listens ca...
Posted by Cindy | February 01, 2024 | Estate Planning
Chris Smith - excellent attorney
Chris was extremely helpful and informative when we met with him regarding an estate issue. We appreciated his knowledge and his comprehensive explanations and have already referred Chris to a friend of ours.
Posted by Matt | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Surpassed my expectations
My wife and I kept putting off getting a proper estate plan until I survived a "close call" on a hiking trip recently and realized that I should get my affairs in order when I got home. I asked one of my neighbors where I could find an attorney to draft an estate plan and she recommended Smith Law. ...
"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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