Atty. Scott B. Smith
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with many years of experience.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Palm Beach Gardens, FL · 28+ Years Experience
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About Scott B. Smith at a Glance
Scott B. Smith is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at Florida State University (—, 1998) and Florida State University (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach) (2017). Serves clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott B. Smith
- Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with many years of experience
- He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents and slip & fall accidents
- Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence
- Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community
- He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review rating process
- An AV rating is Martindale’s most prestigious peer review rating
- It takes into account an attorney’s ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary
- This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing
- Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication
- This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice
- Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar
- Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney’s competency and experience
- Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills and proficiency in civil trial law
- It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death
- Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified
- During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by settlement agreement or jury verdict
- He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars
- His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product
Practice Areas Explained
Scott B. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott B. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palm Beach Gardens.
Personal Injury in Palm Beach Gardens
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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Product Liability in Palm Beach Gardens
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens 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.
Palm Beach Gardens Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palm Beach Gardens-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Palm Beach Gardens Choose Scott B. 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 Scott B. Smith's practice in the field of personal injury and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott B. Smith brings 28+ 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 and product liability, Scott B. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palm Beach Gardens
A Palm Beach Gardens-based practice means Scott B. 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 Scott B. Smith Handles in Palm Beach Gardens
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Scott B. Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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