Atty. Richard Higdon Smith
Richard Higdon Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal, general civil, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of The South in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Richard Higdon Smith is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Dobson, Davis & Smith. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, government, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1994), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1995). Educated at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., 1991) and University of The South (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tallahassee Bar Association (Member: Nominating Committee Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division) The Florida Bar Tallahassee William Stafford American Inns of Court Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Higdon Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal, general civil, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from University of The South in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Richard practices at Dobson, Davis & Smith in Tallahassee, FL
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Richard Higdon Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Higdon Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Richard Higdon Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Higdon Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Richard Higdon Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Richard Higdon Smith is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Richard Higdon Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Tallahassee 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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