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Stephen A. Smith is a contracts, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1996), Massachusetts (1997), and Florida (2001). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (Doctor, 1996). Serves clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Stephen A. Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial litigation, construction and 4 other areas of law
- Stephen has been licensed for 30 years
- Stephen practices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Stephen A. Smith is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen A. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen A. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Stephen A. Smith is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Stephen A. Smith is one of 77,587 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 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.
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