Lawyer Donna Vales Smith, graduated from St. John's College in Annapolis, Class of 1984, B.A., cum laude Tulane University School of Law, Class of 1987, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. at 1110 North Florida Avenue, Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33602.

While being a member of Associations & Memberships: Florida Bar - MemberGeorgia Bar - MemberHillsborough County Bar Association - MemberHillsborough County Women Lawyers - Member, Donna Vales Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Donna Vales Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Donna Vales Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Donna Vales Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Donna Vales Smith's office is located at Tampa, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Donna Vales Smith has been admitted in 1978, Connecticut; 1988, New York; 1989, Louisiana; 1999, Georgia; 2003, Florida;. His or her practice areas include Labor and Employment.

Donna Vales Smith's college and law school education includes St. John's College in Annapolis, Class of 1984, B.A., cum laude, Tulane University School of Law, Class of 1987, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes I once received an email from a client stating simply, “Thank you for holding my hand through this process…” It was my honor and pleasure to guide this client through the nuances and challenges of employment law litigation and it gave me great satisfaction to know that our efforts to take the extra step for her were well-received by her. Employment law encompasses discrimination claims, retaliation claims, unpaid wages/wage hour claims, whistleblower claims, and much more. The law is changing as are employer practices. However, it is an area in which I have developed a great deal of knowledge since I began practicing in this field in 1987- and I am always learning more and exploring new and better ways to represent our client’s interests. Yes, I have the credentials you expect from an attorney- Bachelor of Arts with a major in Philosophy, and minor in mathematics and languages from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD, a law degree with honors from Tulane University School of Law, Bar admissions to five states over the course of my career (and many moves across the country), and admission to the Federal Courts including active status in Florida, Louisiana and Georgia. I have practiced actively before the agencies charged with enforcement of laws impacting the employment relationship such as the United States Equal Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Labor Relations Board and the state or local equival. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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