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SmithLaw Attorneys

4.3
12 reviews

1561 Lakefront Drive Unit 204, Sarasota, FL 34240, U.S.A.

Real Estate, Litigation and Personal Injury, Estate Planning and 4 more

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Managing Attorney Christopher Douglas
Smith

About SmithLaw Attorneys

SmithLaw Attorneys is a law firm established in 2005 with an office in Sarasota, FL. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing real estate, litigation and personal injury, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

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SmithLaw Attorneys got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.3
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4.3
Value for Money
4.3
Bankruptcy
Posted by Troy
July 30, 2025
Hired Attorney Christopher Smith

Run from this guy. Has zero experience in BK law but willing to suck your wallet. Advised to file the wrong bankruptcy case and cost me 10's of thousands to correct. Would be better served and have a better outcome filing claims against faulty Lego builds.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
June 02, 2017
Hired Law Firm

If you are looking for an attorney who won't show up to your bankruptcy hearing and will instead send someone who knows nothing about your case, then by all means, hire Chris. I had a complicated case and was given bad advice which costs me more funds and time than this should have. He may have knowledge in other aspects of the legal realm but bankruptcy is not his string suit in my opinion. I had to seek much ore competent counsel to undo the mess he created.

 
Response from SmithLaw Attorneys
June 02, 2017
Christopher Smith is one of approximately 76 bankruptcy attorneys in Sarasota, and is one of only two that is board certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. His reputation and qualifications speak for themselves.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Litigation 2
    • Litigation and Personal Injury
    • Civil Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Probate and Trust Administration
  • Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury

Office Details

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    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%

    Accepted Credit Cards

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2005

  • Additional Links

    https://www.chrissmith.com

SmithLaw Attorneys

4.3
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1561 Lakefront Drive Unit 204Sarasota, FL 34240U.S.A.

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