Atty. Cheryl Smith Lucente
Cheryl Smith Lucente is a lawyer practicing corporate services, business law, contracts & agreements. Cheryl received a M.B.A. degree from Stetson University in 2004, and has been licensed for 21 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Cheryl Smith Lucente at a Glance
Cheryl Smith Lucente is an Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Stetson University (M.B.A., 2004). Active member of The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Cheryl Smith Lucente
- Cheryl Smith Lucente is a lawyer practicing corporate services, business law, contracts & agreements
- Cheryl received a M.B.A. degree from Stetson University in 2004, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Cheryl practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Tampa, FL
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Cheryl Smith Lucente's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheryl Smith Lucente handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Contracts in Tampa
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Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
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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 Cheryl Smith Lucente
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 Cheryl Smith Lucente's practice in the field of contracts and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cheryl Smith Lucente 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 contracts and business, Cheryl Smith Lucente 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 Cheryl Smith Lucente 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 Cheryl Smith Lucente Handles in Tampa
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