Atty. Darrell C Smith
Darrell C Smith is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, business law, contracts and 16 other areas of law. Darrell received a B.A. degree from Grove City College in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Banking And Financial Institutions & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Darrell C Smith at a Glance
Darrell C Smith is a Partner, Corporate Practice Co-Administrator based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Florida (1982). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1981) and Grove City College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional and Community Affiliations •The Florida Bar •Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, former Board of Directors •Tampa Preparatory School, former Board of Directors •Tampa Bay Partnership, former Board of Directors. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Darrell C Smith
- Darrell C Smith is a lawyer practicing banking and financial institutions, business law, contracts and 16 other areas of law
- Darrell received a B.A. degree from Grove City College in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Darrell practices at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Tampa, FL
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Darrell C Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darrell C Smith 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
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Tampa
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Tampa
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Securities 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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Why Clients in Tampa Choose Darrell C Smith
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 Darrell C Smith's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Darrell C Smith brings 44+ 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, business, and real estate, Darrell C Smith 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 Darrell C Smith 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 Darrell C Smith Handles in Tampa
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