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.
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M. Stephen Smith is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practforg at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Educated at University of Florida, College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Lehigh University (B.A. Economics, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Professional •Defense Research Institute •American Bar Association •Dade County Bar Association •Professional Liability Defense Federation •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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