Atty. Brian L. Smith

Atty. Brian L. Smith

Brian concentrates his practice in medical litigation, airline/airport litigation, personal injury, insurance defense litigation and appellate work. Brian provides litigation support to healthcare organizations and physicians in all areas of professional and general liability including health law, premises liability and nursing home defense.

Winter Park Winter Park 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian L. Smith at a glance

Brian L. Smith is a Member based in Winter Park, Florida, practicing at Hall, Schieffelin & Smith, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998), North Carolina (1999), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1999), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2001). Educated at University of Miami (J.D. Cum, 1998) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1995). Active member of The Florida Bar North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Winter Park, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian concentrates his practice in medical litigation, airline/airport litigation, personal injury, insurance defense litigation and appellate work
  • Brian provides litigation support to healthcare organizations and physicians in all areas of professional and general liability including health law, premises liability and nursing home defense
  • He often lectures to physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals and hospital administration to educate them on the legal process
  • Brian grew up in Norfolk, Virginia
  • He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in German, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995
  • He earned his Juris Doctor in 1998 from the University of Miami, where he graduated cum laude
  • Brian joined Hall, Schieffelin and Smith, P.A. in 1998 and was named shareholder in 2003
  • Brian spends his free time playing golf, traveling, and rooting on his beloved Tar Heels

Practice Areas Explained

Brian L. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian L. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Brian L. Smith is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Brian L. Smith is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian L. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Brian L. Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

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Brian L. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Winter Park 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian L. Smith

Where is Brian L. Smith's law office located?
Brian L. Smith's law practice is located in Winter Park, Florida. The firm is Hall, Schieffelin & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian L. Smith handle?
Brian L. Smith focuses on medical malpractice, slip & fall, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Brian L. Smith practiced law?
Brian L. Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brian L. Smith go to law school?
Brian L. Smith earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Brian L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Cum
University of Miami
- 1998
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998
North Carolina
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 2001

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