Atty. Brian William Smith, Esq.
Brian Smith has spent the last 35 years serving as a dedicated advocate for individuals harmed by the negligence of others. Currently the managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, Brian specializes in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
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Brian William Smith, Esq. is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Smith & Vanture, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (1998), United States Supreme Court (2001), and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2007). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1984) and Florida State University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Florida Justice Association Palm Beach County Justice Association Christian Legal Society Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Smith has spent the last 35 years serving as a dedicated advocate for individuals harmed by the negligence of others
- Currently the managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, Brian specializes in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation
- Throughout his career, he has consistently taken on powerful corporations to protect consumer safety
- He served as lead counsel in high-profile cases against McDonald’s regarding undisclosed food allergens and ConAgra Foods following a salmonella outbreak in Peter Pan peanut butter
- Brian is perhaps best known for his nine-year legal battle in Doe v
- America Online, where he sought to hold the internet giant accountable for the marketing of child pornography
- This landmark case reached the Florida Supreme Court and, despite a narrow 4-3 loss, sparked a national conversation that reached the U.S
- Supreme Court
- Featured in the National Law Journal and analyzed in countless law reviews, Brian’s work in the Doe case has even prompted new legislative reforms
- Today, he continues to bring this same level of tenacity and passion to every client he represents, ensuring their voices are heard
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Brian William Smith, Esq. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
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.
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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 West Palm Beach 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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