Atty. M. Stephen Smith
Steve Smith is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney who focuses on defending mass tort exposure cases as well as complex claims arising from commercial and professional relationships. A seasoned trial lawyer, Steve tries cases and handles appeals in state and federal courts throughout Florida.
Chemicals, Asbestos and Toxic Torts & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 51+ Years Experience
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About M. Stephen Smith at a Glance
M. Stephen Smith is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Educated at University of Florida, College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Lehigh University (B.A. Economics, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional •Defense Research Institute •American Bar Association •Dade County Bar Association •Professional Liability Defense Federation •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About M. Stephen Smith
- Steve Smith is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney who focuses on defending mass tort exposure cases as well as complex claims arising from commercial and professional relationships
- A seasoned trial lawyer, Steve tries cases and handles appeals in state and federal courts throughout Florida
- He defends clients in cases asserting exposure to asbestos, carbon monoxide, pesticides among other substances
- This mass tort experience extends to medical devices in both individual cases and MDL proceedings
- He has tried cases venued in Louisiana, Michigan and Virginia as well as Florida
- Steve represents professionals against malpractice claims in a variety of fields including legal, accounting, real estate, and medical/health
- His business litigation matters have included contract, fraud and statutory actions
- Certifications •Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney •AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Articles & Presentations •Author, 4th DCA Affirms Mental Healthcare Providers Owe No Legal Duty to Warn Unidentifiable Potential Victims, June 19, 2020 •“Asbestos Litigation,” Association of Corporate Counsel - Lecturer - August 2004 Steve's News and Insights 09.21.2020 Firm News RumbergerKirk Attorneys Serve as Jurors and Scoring Judges During the UF Law Trial Team Final Four Competition Several lawyers from RumbergerKirk served as jurors and scoring judges... 06.19.2020 Professional Liability 4th DCA Affirms Mental Healthcare Providers Owe No Legal Duty to Warn Unidentifiable Potential Victims The Fourth District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in
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M. Stephen Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Stephen Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Personal Injury in Miami
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Miami
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in Miami
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Civil Litigation in Miami
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Miami
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 Miami 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-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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Why Clients in Miami Choose M. Stephen 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 M. Stephen Smith's practice in the field of personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
M. Stephen Smith brings 51+ 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 personal injury, business, and product liability, M. Stephen Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means M. Stephen Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues M. Stephen Smith Handles in Miami
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