Atty. Bradley Guy Smith
Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party.
Labor And Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Lakeland, FL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Bradley Guy Smith at a Glance
Bradley Guy Smith is a Partner based in Lakeland, Florida, practicing at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida (1995). Educated at Regent University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Kentucky (B.B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lakeland and Polk County Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Workers Compensation Section) Florida Workers' Advocates. Serves clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bradley Guy Smith
- Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party
- Mr. Smith has handled in excess of 20,000 workers' compensation cases during his career
- Many of the cases that he has tried are landmark or significant cases that have helped shape the body of law applicable to workers' compensation cases
- He has served as a speaker and panel member at numerous continuing education seminars sponsored by The Florida Bar and Florida Workers' Advocates in the field of workers' compensation.He has also received the highest recognition and rating an attorney can receive by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, an AV rating
- As well as devoting considerable time to his practice, Mr. Smith has served on the Executive Board of Florida Workers' Advocates, a state-wide organization promoting the interests of injured workers for the past ten years and served as president for the 2003-2004 term
- In addition, he has served as president of the downtown Kiwanis Club of Lakeland and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc
Practice Areas Explained
Bradley Guy Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley Guy Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lakeland.
Personal Injury in Lakeland
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.
Bradley Guy Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment Law in Lakeland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Bradley Guy Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Workers Compensation in Lakeland
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Bradley Guy Smith is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lakeland
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 Lakeland 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.
Lakeland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lakeland-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 Lakeland Choose Bradley Guy 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 Bradley Guy Smith's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bradley Guy Smith brings 31+ 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 personal injury, employment, and workers comp, Bradley Guy Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lakeland
A Lakeland-based practice means Bradley Guy 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 Bradley Guy Smith Handles in Lakeland
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