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Meredith Pitts Smith - Altamonte Springs, FL
631 Palm Springs DriveSuite 114 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Copeland, Covert & Smith, PLLC
Altamonte Springs Estate Planning Lawyer
Overview
Meredith Pitts Smith is a seventh generation Floridian and a third generation Orlando attorney.Meredith received her Bachelor of Science degree in biological studies from Florida State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Mortar Board Honor society, an Honor Studies Graduate, and on the Dean’s List.Meredith then attended Florida State University for law school where she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Honor Society and on the Dean’s List.During law school Meredith was able to intern at the Second Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office where she developed her interest in litigation.
After graduation Meredith accepted a job with the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.During her employment, Meredith tried over 150 jury and non-jury trials ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies, served as a DUI/domestic violence specialist and sat second chair on an attempted murder trial.After her time with the State Attorney’s Office, Meredith was able to work alongside her father, Hon. Neal P. Pitts, until his appointment as an administrative judge of workers’ compensation.Of note during their practice together was voiding a ten million dollar trust that was obtained through fraud.
Meredith is a member of the Florida Bar, United States District Court for the Middle District Court of Florida and the Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers.Her areas of practice are broad and include: complex personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, automobile negligence and wrongful death; complex civil litigation; probate; guardianship; criminal defense; family law and appellate work.
About Meredith Pitts Smith
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
Litigation
- 90%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2004
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Classes and Seminars
- Introduction to Criminal Law, Middle School
Pro Bono Activities
- Teen Court
- Guardian ad Litem, 2002 - 2003
Past Positions
- State Attorney's Office, 9th Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney, March 15, 2004 - March 30, 2007
- Pitts Law Group, Associate Attorney, April 2, 2007 - October 30, 2009
- State Attorney's Office, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Certified Legal Intern, May 12, 2003 - August 15, 2003
Education
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, December, 2003
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Dean's List - Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 2001
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Florida Merit Scholarship Recipient
Honors: Honors Studies Graduate
Major: Biological Sciences
Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Beta Phi
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
- Mortar Board
Office Information
Address
631 Palm Springs DriveSuite 114 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone
Fax
- 407-830-4391
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