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Atty. Scott B. Smith

Atty. Scott B. Smith

Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with many years of experience.

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (561) 500-4357

Profile Summary

About Scott B. Smith at a glance

Scott B. Smith is an attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practforg at Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather. They haand 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). Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott B. Smith

Where is Scott B. Smith's law office located?
Scott B. Smith's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Scott B. Smith practiced law?
Scott B. Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Scott B. Smith go to law school?
Scott B. Smith earned their education at (—, 1998); (—, 1995).
How can I contact Scott B. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Scott B. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Scott B. Smith receiandd?
Scott B. Smith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach).

Education

Florida State University
- 1998
Florida State University
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998

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