Atty. Amy Smith
Amy Smith started working for Brooks Law Group as a senior litigation associate in July 2022. She has worked as an active trial attorney for nearly seventeen years having tried approximately 150 cases.
Car Accident & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Amy Smith at a Glance
Amy Smith is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2005). Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Amy Smith
- Amy Smith started working for Brooks Law Group as a senior litigation associate in July 2022
- She has worked as an active trial attorney for nearly seventeen years having tried approximately 150 cases
- She has practiced in multiple areas of the law including personal injury litigation, general civil litigation, criminal litigation, family law litigation, probate litigation, municipal law, educational law and appellate practice
- Amy was born and raised in the small town of Hillsboro, Illinois
- After graduating High School Amy attended the University of Illinois where she studied psychology and political science
- Upon graduation, she was awarded a full tuition merit scholarship to Stetson University College of Law
- During law school, Amy worked as a dean’s fellow, trial advocacy teaching assistant, research assistant, and as a legal intern for the Florida Attorney General, Children’s Legal Services and the St. Petersburg City Attorney
- She also enjoyed working as a volunteer for the 6th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem program
- Amy graduated cum laude in May, 2005, with honors including the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award and the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award
- Amy perfected her trial skills working as a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit
- She held multiple positions as an Assistant State Attorney including misdemeanor trial attorney, felony trial attorney, special prosecution trial attorney, misdemeanor assistant director, felony division chief, and special projects attorney
- Amy has tried serious felony cases including DUI manslaughter, attempted first degree murder, capital sexual battery, lewd molestation, lewd battery, aggravated child abuse, armed robbery, armed burglary, sexual assault, and drug trafficking
- Amy also worked with the Bureau of Special Investigations to prosecute the promotion and possession of child pornography
- As a civil litigator, Amy has handled a wide range of unique legal matters including litigation of forfeiture proceedings, charter school appeals, civil foreclosures, landlord/tenant disputes, risk assessment, and special needs advocacy
- Since 2018, Amy has worked as an of Counsel Attorney as well as owner/partner of her own law firm, Amy Elizabeth Smith, P.A, focusing her practice on personal injury litigation
- As a personal injury attorney, she enjoys guiding injured clients through the difficult, and often complicated pre-lawsuit and lawsuit process
- She believes that each client should be seen, heard, and respected
- Her number one priority is client communication, and she maintains an open-door policy with her clients
- Amy stays active in the community and professional associations
- Her involvements include: Former Board Member of Lakeland Cygnet School (2018-2020), Former Secretary of Polk Association of Women Lawyers Board of Directors (2020-2021), Polk Association of Women Lawyers Women’s History Luncheon Sponsor (2021), Employ U Community Sponsor (2021), Winter Haven Egg Fest Sponsor (2021,2022), Moderator Polk Association of Women Lawyers virtual jury selection CLE (2020), Winter Haven Referrals First BNI Networking Group Secretary/Treasurer (2020-2021), State and 10th Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition Judge (2022), Founding member of Brew n’ Business networking group (2022)
- Amy has been married to her husband Michael for twenty years
- They live in Lakeland where they keep busy raising their three daughters Samantha, Sheridan, and Sophia
- In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, and reading
Practice Areas Explained
Amy Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Car Accidents in Tampa
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Truck Accidents in Tampa
Amy Smith is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Florida →
Wrongful Death in Tampa
Amy Smith is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Personal Injury in Tampa
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Amy Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Motorcycle Accidents in Tampa
Amy Smith is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Amy Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Amy Smith's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Amy Smith brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Amy Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Amy Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Amy Smith Handles in Tampa
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Amy Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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