About

Learn extra about Christopher D. Smith, a lawyer primarily based in Sarasota, Florida, with information in financial disaster, civil litigation, non-public damage, and more. Christopher D. Smith, a prominent attorney in Sarasota, Florida, has an impressive academic background. He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. As an extended-time resident of Florida, Mr. Smith additionally graduated from Pine View School in Sarasota. He is a member of the bars of Florida, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to exercise inside the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida. Additionally, Christopher is certified in customer bankruptcy law by using the American Board of Certification. Christophers legal profession started at the worldwide law workplace of Dechert LLP in 2001, in which he labored as an associate within the securities regulation division. He have become a member of the Florida Bar in 2002 and later again to Florida in 2005 to establish his very own practice. His regions of understanding include bankruptcy, civil litigation, private harm, debt mitigation, property planning, probate, guardianship, and real property. Outside of work, Mr. Smith enjoys being a high school soccer reputable, an avid boater and golfer, a Rays fan, and a father of 3. Overall, Christopher D. Smith is a committed and experienced legal professional with a various skill set and a ardour for serving his clients in Sarasota, Florida.

Legal Issues

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Foreclosure Defense

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights

Certificates

Certified Bankruptcy Lawyer
American Board of Certification

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• attorney
  Christopher D. Smith, P.A.
  2005
• associate attorney
  Dechert
  2001

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  free consultation for bankruptcy cases
• Payment With Credit Card
  all
• Conditional Fees
  on personal injury and some litigation matters
• Retaines and Rates
  Chapter 7 Fee: $1500 - $2500; Chapter 13 Upfront Fee: $2000 - $2600

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