Atty. Thomas B. Smith
Thomas B. Smith is a part of the Johnson Pope Health Care Team, and has been involved with the health care industry for more than thirty-five years.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving St. Petersburg, FL
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About Thomas B. Smith at a Glance
Thomas B. Smith is a health care attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas B. Smith
- Thomas B. Smith is a part of the Johnson Pope Health Care Team, and has been involved with the health care industry for more than thirty-five years
- Tom is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar
- After receiving his Master in Business Administration specializing in hospital administration, he served in senior administrative positions with several hospitals in Florida for seven years, including serving as Assistant Director for a major 600 bed teaching hospital
- He then received his law degree and practiced health law in Tennessee for five years
- He has practiced health law in Florida for more than twenty-five years
- His practice is exclusively in the health area, including a wide variety of business issues, reimbursement and regulatory issues, joint ventures, professional contracts, medical staff issues, physician group formation and representation and provider network formation and representation
- Best Lawyers in America chose him as Tampa Bay Health Care lawyer of the year in 2015
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas B. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas B. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Petersburg.
Health Care Law in St. Petersburg
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Petersburg-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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Why Clients in St. Petersburg Choose Thomas 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 Thomas B. Smith's practice in the field of health care.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Thomas B. Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in St. Petersburg
A St. Petersburg-based practice means Thomas 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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