Atty. Daniel Hooper Smith

Atty. Daniel Hooper Smith

Daniel Hooper Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, wills and probate and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 10 Years Experience 10 year
Call (941) 337-1314

Profile Summary

About Daniel Hooper Smith at a glance

Daniel Hooper Smith is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Advocates in Aging, Law Office of Wiesner Smith. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2016) and Florida (2018). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Hooper Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, wills and probate and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Daniel practices at Advocates in Aging, Law Office of Wiesner Smith in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Hooper Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Daniel Hooper Smith is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

Daniel Hooper Smith is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Daniel Hooper Smith is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Sarasota 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Hooper Smith

Where is Daniel Hooper Smith's law office located?
Daniel Hooper Smith's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Advocates in Aging, Law Office of Wiesner Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Hooper Smith handle?
Daniel Hooper Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Daniel Hooper Smith practiced law?
Daniel Hooper Smith has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Daniel Hooper Smith go to law school?
Daniel Hooper Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Daniel Hooper Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Hooper Smith 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.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2015
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2016
Florida
Admitted: 2018

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