Academy Member Inducted 2017
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Frederick D. Smith
4719 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32653
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Biographical
Began law practice with Rogers, Towers, Bailey, Jones & Gay in Jacksonville, Florida; Partner with McGalliard, Mills, deMontmollin, Smith & Monaco in Gainesville until appointed to the Alachua County Court in 1986. Specialized in civil litigation, and in commercial and real property transactions. President-elect, Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, prior to judicial appointment.
Case Experience
- ADA Disability
- Civil Rights
- Commercial/Business
- Community Associations
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Divorce (High Asset)
- Employment
- Family Businesses
- Intellectual Property
- Landlord/Tenant
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Probate
- Product Liability
- Professional Fees
- Professional Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Professional Negligence
- Property Damage
- Real Estate
- Sexual Harassment
- Title Disputes
- Torts
- Wrongful Death
Education
J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1973; Law Review. Admitted to Florida Bar, 1973; United States District Courts for Middle District, 1974, and Northern District, 1975.
Memberships & Affiliations
Alachua County Court Judge, 1986-1990 Circuit Judge 1991-2010. Administrative Judge for Civil Division and for Family Law Division.Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, 2005-2009. Supreme Court Family Court Steering Committee, and Domestic Violence Subcommittee; Civil Rules Committee; Local Rules Committee; Judicial Evaluation Committee. Adjunct Professor, Trial Practice, UF College of Law;Faculty Member, Advanced Trial Advocacy Seminar, UF College of Law. Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.
Rates Information
$325/hour. 2 hour minimum.