Atty. Dirk Matthew Smits
Dirk Matthew Smits is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, appellate practice, city and 11 other areas of law. Dirk received a B.S.M. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Dirk Matthew Smits is a Managing Attorney based in Islamorada, Florida, practicing at Vernis & Bowling. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1992), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court Bar for the Southern District (1992). Educated at University of Miami Law School (J.D., 1991) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.S.M. Accounting, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dade County Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Islamorada, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dirk Matthew Smits is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, appellate practice, city and 11 other areas of law
- Dirk received a B.S.M. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Dirk practices at Vernis & Bowling in Islamorada, FL
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Dirk Matthew Smits's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dirk Matthew Smits handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Dirk Matthew Smits is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Dirk Matthew Smits is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dirk Matthew Smits is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Dirk Matthew Smits is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Dirk Matthew Smits is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Islamorada 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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