Atty. W. Crit Smith
The Florida Bar Board of Governors and Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, former member; The Florida Bar Center Commission, chair; Tallahassee Bar Association Board of Directors, former member; Florida Blue Key Alumni Advisory Board of Directors; University of Florida Foundation Board of Directors; University of Florida Levin School of Law Board of Directors, member emeritus; O'Connell Society Board of Directors, chair; Maclay School Board of Directors, past chair; Capital Area Gator Club, past president; The Governor's Club Board of Directors, former member; Omicron Delta Kappa; Theta
Commercial Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving Tallahassee, FL · 47+ Years Experience
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About W. Crit Smith at a Glance
W. Crit Smith is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci & Colon, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on residential, contracts, trusts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1981), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh and Fifth Circui (1981). Educated at University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tallahassee Bar Association. Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About W. Crit Smith
- The Florida Bar Board of Governors and Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, former member
- The Florida Bar Center Commission, chair
- Tallahassee Bar Association Board of Directors, former member
- Florida Blue Key Alumni Advisory Board of Directors
- University of Florida Foundation Board of Directors
- University of Florida Levin School of Law Board of Directors, member emeritus
- O'Connell Society Board of Directors, chair
- Maclay School Board of Directors, past chair
- Capital Area Gator Club, past president
- The Governor's Club Board of Directors, former member
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Theta Chi
Practice Areas Explained
W. Crit Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Crit Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tallahassee.
Residential Real Estate in Tallahassee
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Contracts in Tallahassee
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Trusts in Tallahassee
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Probate in Tallahassee
W. Crit Smith is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in Tallahassee
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tallahassee
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 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.
Tallahassee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tallahassee-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 Tallahassee Choose W. Crit 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 W. Crit Smith's practice in the field of residential, contracts, trusts, probate, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
W. Crit Smith brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh and Fifth Circui, W. Crit Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, contracts, and trusts, W. Crit Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tallahassee
A Tallahassee-based practice means W. Crit Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues W. Crit Smith Handles in Tallahassee
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters W. Crit Smith has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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