Atty. H. Guy Smith, Jr.

Atty. H. Guy Smith, Jr.

Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party.

Lakeland Lakeland 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About H. Guy Smith, Jr. at a glance

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is a Retired Partner based in Lakeland, Florida, practicing at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Florida (1966). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1966) and Florida State University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party
  • Mr. Smith has handled in excess of 20,000 workers' compensation cases during his career
  • Many of the cases that he has tried are landmark or significant cases that have helped shape the body of law applicable to workers' compensation cases
  • He has served as a speaker and panel member at numerous continuing education seminars sponsored by The Florida Bar and Florida Workers' Advocates in the field of workers' compensation.He has also received the highest recognition and rating an attorney can receive by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, an AV rating
  • As well as devoting considerable time to his practice, Mr. Smith has served on the Executive Board of Florida Workers' Advocates, a state-wide organization promoting the interests of injured workers for the past ten years and served as president for the 2003-2004 term
  • In addition, he has served as president of the downtown Kiwanis Club of Lakeland and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc

Practice Areas Explained

H. Guy Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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.

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

H. Guy Smith, Jr. is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Lakeland 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 H. Guy Smith, Jr.

Where is H. Guy Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
H. Guy Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in Lakeland, Florida. The firm is Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Guy Smith, Jr. handle?
H. Guy Smith, Jr. focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has H. Guy Smith, Jr. practiced law?
H. Guy Smith, Jr. has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did H. Guy Smith, Jr. go to law school?
H. Guy Smith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact H. Guy Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact H. Guy Smith, Jr. 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 H. Guy Smith, Jr. received?
H. Guy Smith, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1966
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1966

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