Atty. Christopher William Smart

Atty. Christopher William Smart

Christopher William Smart is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, civil litigation, real estate fraud and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1991, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher William Smart at a glance

Christopher William Smart is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Carlton Fields. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2002), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2007), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2010). Educated at Levin College of Law, University of Florida (J.D., 2002) and George Mason University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vice Chair, Real Property Section, Title Issues and Standards Committee) American Bar Association (Chair, Real Property Section, Land Use and Zoning Committee, 2006-2008 Vice Chair, Land Use and Zoning Committee, 2005-2006, The Florida Bar. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher William Smart is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, civil litigation, real estate fraud and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1991, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Christopher practices at Carlton Fields in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher William Smart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher William Smart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Probate

Christopher William Smart is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Christopher William Smart is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 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 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 Christopher William Smart

Where is Christopher William Smart's law office located?
Christopher William Smart's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Carlton Fields. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher William Smart handle?
Christopher William Smart focuses on residential, trusts, probate, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Christopher William Smart practiced law?
Christopher William Smart has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
What languages does Christopher William Smart speak?
Christopher William Smart provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Christopher William Smart go to law school?
Christopher William Smart earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Christopher William Smart for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher William Smart directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher William Smart received?
Christopher William Smart's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Levin College of Law, University of Florida
- 2002
B.A.
George Mason University
- 1991

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2010

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