Lawyer Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., graduated from University of South Carolina, B.S., 1946 University of Florida, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1949, is now employed by Carlton Fields, P.A. at 4221 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 1000 Tampa, FL 33607.

While being a member of The Florida Bar (President, 1972-1973); Puerto Rico (Honorary Member), American (President, 1980-1981; Life Member, House of Delegates), Canadian (Honorary Member) and International (President, 1988-1990) Bar Associations; Barra Mexicana (Honorary Member); American Law Institute (Council Member); American Bar Foundation (President, 1990-1991); International Academy of Trial Lawyers; International Society of Barristers; American College of Trial Lawyers; National Association of Cuban Lawyers (Honorary Member in exile)., Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. 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 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Wm. Reece Smith, Jr.'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.

Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. has been admitted in 1949, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Legal Ethics.

Wm. Reece Smith, Jr.'s college and law school education includes University of South Carolina, B.S., 1946, University of Florida, J.D., 1967, replaced LL.B. conferred, 1949. Other biographical background includes Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, England, 1949. Omicron Delta Kappa; Florida Blue Key. Named to CLEO Honor Roll by Council of Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), 2008. Editor-in-Chief, University of Florida Law Review, 1948-1949. Distinguished Professorial Lecturer, Stetson University College of Law, 1991?. Interim President: University of South Florida, 1976-1977. City Attorney, City of Tampa, FL, 1962-1972. Former Chair: Governor's Commission on Protection and Advisory for Persons with Developmental Disabilities of the State of Florida; Human Rights Advocacy Commission of the State of Florida; Joint Legislative-Executive Commission on Post Secondary Education of the State of Florida. Former Co-Chair, Committee on Finance, Commission on Funding for Excellence of the Board of Regents, State University System of Florida. Member, The Florida Council of 100. Vice-Chair, Commission to Revise the Charter of the City of Tampa. Member: National Conference of Bar Presidents, (President, 1978-1979).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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