Atty. John Sylvester Smith III
John Sylvester Smith III is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal law, workers' compensation. John Sylvester received a degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1974, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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John Sylvester Smith III is a criminal defense, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), Georgia U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1981), and Tennessee (2004). Educated at Stetson University College of Law Class of 1974 (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Sylvester Smith III is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal law, workers' compensation
- John Sylvester received a degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1974, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John Sylvester practices in Tampa, FL
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John Sylvester Smith III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Sylvester Smith III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Sylvester Smith III is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Sylvester Smith III is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Sylvester Smith III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Tampa 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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