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About Heather
Biography
Heather is a practicing attorney for Saint Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. She practices estate planning (wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and designations of a healthcare surrogate) as well as veterans benefits planning and Medicaid planning. Heather is certified by the Veterans Administration to assist with filing applications for V.A. pension benefits.
Before starting her own practice, Heather served the people of Florida in government for nearly a decade as an Appellate Staff Attorney and Assistant County Attorney. is Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law, meaning that the Florida Bar recognizes her as a "legal expert." She advises clients in regulatory, land use and development issues. Heather serves as Special Master for Contractor Licensing for Citrus County. Additionally, she advises businesses of all sizes and individuals on numeorus legal matters including human resources, trusts, and estates.
To give back to her community, Heather volunteers her time reading to the blind through the Radio Reading Service program at Indian River State College radio station WQCS 88.9, NPR for the Treasure Coast. She also contributes her time and professional experience as a judge at high school debate tournaments. Heather believes in providing clients with expertise, dedication and honesty. As a result, she is a past Chair of the Nineteenth Circuit Florida Bar Grievance Committee: which investigates complaints against attorneys.
Heather is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
11 years
Medicaid and Medicare
20%
11 years
Probate
20%
11 years
Trusts
20%
11 years
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Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
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Heather Lueke Smith's Reviews
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Posted by Robert | July 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Lawyer
We are seniors who needed some work for future concerns. Heather Smith made it work to our satisfaction and clearly explained it all , we are happy
Posted by Bob | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Personalized service at it's best
As newcomers to the area, we needed to update our wills and other personal documents. Heather was immediately available and came to our home to accomplish the work in our dining room. When time came for us to review and sign the documents, she returned, along with a notary, and we completed all our ...
Posted by Kara | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Flexible and attentive
Heather has been the perfect attorney for my basic corporate needs and estate planning. She is completely attentive, listens closely to what I want to achieve and advises only on what I need, never trying to sell me on services I haven't requested. I trust her completely with every legal issue I enco...
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Common Sense Consultation
Heather approaches all situations and circumstances with resolution as the primary goal and never conflict. She has performed personal as well as corporate work on multiple occasions wills, originating corporations, buy/sell agreements, research. She does not over complicate an agreement. She is resp...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Probate and Wills
Heather Lueke Smith was retained to file the necessary legal documents associated with a probate case. Her experience, knowledge and professionalism provided us with the reassurance we needed during a difficult time. She helped us through even the smallest of details. We were so impressed with he...
Heather Lueke Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Proficient, professional, patient and reputable are some of the many positive characteristics of this excellent lawyer. Endorsed many times over."
"Heather used to be an Assistant County Attorney when I was representing land development clients seeking County approvals. Heather and I didn’t always agree, but I always respected and enjoyed working with her. She was always well prepared, knew the relevant law and did an excellent job representing her client, the County. As an attorney in private practice, these same attributes wills serve Heather’s clients very well."
"Attorney Heather Smith is professional and dedicated. I have referred potential clients to her as I believe she can represent these individuals properly and with the attention they deserve."
"Heather 's experience as a long time government attorney allows her to give high quality representation to clients with issues before our local governments."
"Heather runs a boutique law firm on the Treasure Coast. She works very hard for her clients. Heather sets herself apart from many other lawyers in that she will go out of her way to accommodate clients. Many of her clients are seniors and she often meets them at their homes to go over various documents to make life easier for the client."
"Heather is a bright and skilled attorney. I have had the opportunity to speak to people who have sought her advice, and they all have commented on her intelligence, knowledge of the law, and prompt response times. Although my practice is in Pennsylvania, I frequently have requests for good attorneys in the Treasure Coast and South Florida. Heather is the first attorney that I recommend they call."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and honest. She is an attorney you can count on!"
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Experience
Honors
1999
Graduate Research Fellowship, William & Mary Law School
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Heather L. Smith, P.A.
2005 - 2011
Assistant County Attorney, St Lucie County Attorney's Office
2004 - 2005
Staff Attorney, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
2002 - 2004
Central Staff Attorney, Second District Court of Appeal
Associations
2016 - Present
Council on Aging of St. Lucie CountyBoard Member
2016 - Present
Medicaid & Government Benefits Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida BarMember
2016 - Present
Veterans Benefits Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida BarMember
2016 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2014 - 2015
Florida BarLeadership Academy Fellow
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate
Family completed probate without a lot of travel or expense.
Education
2002
William & Mary Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Brennity Experience Open House
Medicaid & Veterans Planning
2016
Lunch and Learn
What is a Trust and Do I Really Need One?
2016
Leaving a Legacy: A Conversation About Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2014
FPHRA Annual Conference
Whistleblower & Retaliation Law
Publications
2017
Friendly Passages: A Publication of The Friends of the Rupert J. Smith Law Library
ABLE Accounts
2002
William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal
A Right Without A Remedy: State Employees After Seminole Tribe and Alden
Languages
English