Atty. Ellen Avery-Smith

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.

St. Augustine St. Augustine 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

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

Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ellen Avery-Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 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 Ellen Avery-Smith

Where is Ellen Avery-Smith's law office located?
Ellen Avery-Smith's law practice is located in St. Augustine, Florida. The firm is Rogers Towers, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Avery-Smith handle?
Ellen Avery-Smith focuses on residential, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ellen Avery-Smith practiced law?
Ellen Avery-Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Ellen Avery-Smith go to law school?
Ellen Avery-Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Ellen Avery-Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Ellen Avery-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.
What awards or recognition has Ellen Avery-Smith received?
Ellen Avery-Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 1997
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1997

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