Atty. Paul Vernon Smith

Atty. Paul Vernon Smith

Paul Vernon Smith is a lawyer practicing condemnation, banking, eminent domain and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a degree from University of Houston Law Center, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Lake City Lake City 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Vernon Smith at a glance

Paul Vernon Smith is a business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Lake City, Florida. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981) and U.S. District Court, Middle District (1982). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Houston Law Center University of West Florida (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Lake City, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Vernon Smith is a lawyer practicing condemnation, banking, eminent domain and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a degree from University of Houston Law Center, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Paul practices in Lake City, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Vernon Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Vernon Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul Vernon Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Vernon Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Paul Vernon Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

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 Lake City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Vernon Smith

Where is Paul Vernon Smith's law office located?
Paul Vernon Smith's law practice is located in Lake City, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Vernon Smith handle?
Paul Vernon Smith focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Paul Vernon Smith practiced law?
Paul Vernon Smith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Paul Vernon Smith go to law school?
Paul Vernon Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Paul Vernon Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Houston Law Center University of West Florida
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Middle District
Admitted: 1982

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