Atty. Christopher M. Horton
Christopher M. Horton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law.
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Christopher M. Horton is a construction attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Smith Currie Oles LLP. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher M. Horton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law
- Christopher M., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Christopher M. Horton is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
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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 Fort Lauderdale 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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