Practice Areas
Business Law
Given the complexities of today's business environment, it's important to choose a law firm with a broad range of legal expertise. The law office of Smith Campbell can advise your business in a variety of legal areas, including:
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Formation of Partnerships, Corporations, and Limited Liability Companies
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Registered Agent Services
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Construction Contract Review
We represent both small and large businesses. We also represent banks, large employers, and government institutions.
Whether you are an entrepreneur or an established corporation, Smith Campbell can provide you with expert and affordable legal services. We have the capacity, experience, and knowledge to handle major commercial transactions that require a team of lawyers working together.
Elder Law
As we age life comes with its own set of demands and challenges. Planning to meet those demands is where an experienced elder law attorney can help. Providing information and support, both practical and emotional is what practicing elder law is all about. Our Elder Law Team delivers experienced, compassionate planning, for a feeling of security through whatever life holds. It is never too early to plan ahead, and we’re here to assist in every way to remove worry, stress, and apprehension for an easier, happier future.
Elder law is a complex area of the law made up of state and federal regulations. Elder law encompasses the areas of:
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Estate Planning
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Medicaid Eligibility
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Veterans Benefits
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End of Life Planning
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Long-Term Care Planning
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Asset Protection
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Disability/Special Needs Trusts
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Planning for Incapacity
Litigation
At Smith Campbell, we offer a comprehensive range of litigation services tailored to meet the needs of both individual and business clients. Our experience encompasses a variety of litigation matters, including:
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Breach of Contract
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Construction Litigation
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Corporate and Shareholder Disputes and Dissolution
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Business-to-Business Disputes
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Probate and Trust Litigation
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Guardianship Litigation
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Defense in Class Action Litigation
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Insurance Defense Litigation
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Real Estate Disputes, including Title Insurance Claims, Access and Boundary Litigation, and Zoning Disputes
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Non-Compete Agreements
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Collections and Creditor Bankruptcy
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Creditor and Debt Recovery Liens and Lawsuits
We pride ourselves on our ability to help businesses navigate disputes effectively, recognizing that litigation is not always the optimal path. Our team is committed to exploring alternative solutions, including mediation services and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing conflict and cost. Should litigation become necessary, our aggressive and experienced litigators are prepared to advocate fiercely for your interests through trial and appellate courts.
With a team of nine accomplished attorneys, Smith Campbell harnesses the legal resources and technology typically found in larger firms, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of representation. We possess extensive trial experience across all courts in Florida.
Contact Smith Campbell to consult with an attorney who can address your legal concerns and guide you through the litigation process with confidence.
Business Mediation Services
Mediation is a confidential and viable time- and cost-saving approach to resolving disputes and pending litigation. Mediation enables you and the other party to come to a compromise you both find reasonable, while avoiding the stress and expense of a courtroom trial.
Smith Campbell provides experienced, fair and responsible mediation services for businesses of all sizes, including public and private corporations and organizations, partnerships, management teams, officers, directors and shareholders, and other professional entities. Our mediation services are structured to help you find a workable solution with the other party to achieve a balance of goals while minimizing the cost and risk of litigation.
Our renowned conflict resolution experience can help you gain the best outcome across a variety of practice areas, including complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, business transaction and contractual disputes, class action cases, non-compete litigation and more. Phillip Smith, our Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, will provide experienced mediation services to help you resolve your conflicts with the other parties to settle your case quickly and efficiently.
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Whether you are a long-time Florida resident or are new to Florida, it is important to consult a Florida estate planning attorney to ensure your wishes regarding end of life or incapacity are properly documented. The estate planning team at Smith Campbell will walk you through the process of creating or reviewing your Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trust, Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, and Living Will. Estate planning documents created in other states should be reviewed by a Florida attorney to determine if they meet with Florida’s requirements and to ensure your wishes are caried out in a seamless manner.
Estate planning documents are essential tools that should be utilized by individuals in all stages of life, regardless of marital status, age, or net worth.
Probate and Trust Administration
When a loved one dies, their family and beneficiaries are faced with daunting process of locating assets, ascertaining creditors, and settling the decedent’s affairs. During this emotional and stressful time, the legal team of Smith Campbell delivers experienced probate and trust administration, including:
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Performing asset inventory, valuation, and management
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Communicating with and paying creditors
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Locating, contacting, and distributing assets to beneficiaries
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Communicating with the Probate Court
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Filing proper documents with the Probate Court
During a time of loss, no one wants to face the legal complexities of probate and trust administration alone. Our legal team is prepared to handle every part of the process in an efficient and caring way.
Real Estate Law
Whether you are a buyer or seller, a developer, or a lender, the law office of Smith Campbell can represent you in all aspects of the real estate transaction, including:
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Buying or Selling Commercial Properties
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Buying or Selling Residential Properties
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Preparing and Negotiating Real Estate Documents
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Title Agent/Closing Services
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Title Review and Title Insurance
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Mortgage Loan Closings and Refinancing
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Commercial Leases
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Residential Leases
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For Sale By Owner Assistance
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Lender Representation
The real estate team at Smith Campbell have the experience and ability to deal with complicated real property and title issues. We provide personal care and attention to detail, along with a sound business approach to completing the transaction while meeting the client's needs.