Atty. Honorable J. Layne Smith
Honorable J. Layne Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance litigation, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.
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Honorable J. Layne Smith is a Member based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Brooks Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1988), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1994). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1987) and Florida State University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Honorable J. Layne Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance litigation, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- J. Layne received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- J. Layne practices at Brooks Law in Tallahassee, FL
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Honorable J. Layne Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Honorable J. Layne Smith 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.
Honorable J. Layne Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Honorable J. Layne Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Honorable J. Layne Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Honorable J. Layne Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Honorable J. Layne Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Tallahassee 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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