Atty. Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan's Orlando office.
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About Michael W. Smith at a glance
Michael W. Smith is a Trial Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Florida State University (B.A. Russian, 2000). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael W. Smith is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan's Orlando office
- He is a native of South Carolina but has spent the last thirteen years in Central Florida
- He graduated from Florida State University in 2000 with a degree in Russian Language, then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2003
- Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Smith worked as a trial attorney for two of the largest law firms in the Southeast, representing national banks and lenders in heavily contested litigation involving federal and state consumer protection statutes
- He is also an accomplished appellate attorney, having briefed and argued dozens of cases on appeal
- Since transitioning to Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Smith focuses his practice on personal injury and civil trial litigation, using his past trial experience to fight for those injured by the negligence of others
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 Orlando 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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