Atty. Ellen Avery-Smith
Ellen Avery-Smith is a lawyer practicing city, county & local govt law, administrative, environmental & land use law and 6 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Administrative & More Attorney · Serving St. Augustine, FL · 29+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Avery-Smith at a Glance
Ellen Avery-Smith is a Shareholder based in St. Augustine, Florida, practicing at Rogers Towers, P.A.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on residential, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1997). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Florida (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association Memberships •The Florida Bar, Section Memberships: •Environmental & Land Use Law •Real Property, Probate and Trust Law •Local Government Law Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Memorial Presbyterian Church •Chair, St and Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council Executive Committee, 2010 •Member, St. Serves clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Avery-Smith
- Ellen Avery-Smith is a lawyer practicing city, county & local govt law, administrative, environmental & land use law and 6 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Ellen practices at Rogers Towers, P.A. in St. Augustine, FL
Practice Areas Explained
Ellen Avery-Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Avery-Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Augustine.
Residential Real Estate in St. Augustine
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Real Estate Law in St. Augustine
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Land Use & Zoning in St. Augustine
Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Government & Administrative Law in St. Augustine
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Augustine
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 St. Augustine 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.
St. Augustine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Augustine-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Augustine Choose Ellen Avery-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 Ellen Avery-Smith's practice in the field of residential, real estate, zoning, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Avery-Smith brings 29+ 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 residential, real estate, and zoning, Ellen Avery-Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Augustine
A St. Augustine-based practice means Ellen Avery-Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ellen Avery-Smith Handles in St. Augustine
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