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Gainesville Tobacco Litigation Lawyer
Overview
During the past decade, Rod Smith has been instrumental in helping Avera & Smith become one of the most qualified and capable law firms in the State of Florida.
Rod graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1975, and was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. He has experience in criminal law, personal injury, employment law and other complex civil litigation. Rod was State Attorney for the eighth Judicial Circuit from 1992 - 2000 and was State Senator from 2001-2006. Rod's impressive list of skills and accomplishments allow him to serve his clients with broad trial experience and deep expertise in specific areas of practice. For nearly twenty years, he was an adjunct professor of law at UF focusing on teaching trial practice and similar skills.
About Rod W. Smith
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Practice Areas
- Tobacco Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Criminal Defense
- Employment Law
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1975
Past Positions
- State Attorney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, 1993 – 2000
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1975
J.D. - University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
B.A.
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
2814 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32608 - 2017
Phone
Fax
- (352) 375-2526
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Council of Crime and Delinquency
- Champion of Justice Award by the N. Central Florida Police Benevolent Association
- Named "Person of the Year" in the category of Public Safety by the Gainesville Sun , 1994
- Recipient of the Harry S. Truman "Buck Stops Here" Award
- Listed in "Best Lawyers in America" Publication
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