Christopher Joseph Smith, Esq.

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Christopher Joseph Smith, Esq.: Attorney with Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Christopher J. Smith, partner since 2011 and managing partner since 2018, is a trial attorney for personal injury cases.

Mr. Smith was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007 and joined Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz at that time. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial, which is an honor only approximately 1% of civil trial attorneys achieve. Board Certification is achieved only by trying a certain number of civil trials to verdict and then taking a written exam. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, by his attorney peers and judges, which is the highest rating an attorney can achieve. He is an Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association, an organization dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida’s civil justice system. He was also inducted into the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is a prestigious national invitation-only group of trial attorneys that has stringent requirements attorneys must meet in order to qualify.

Originally from Akron, Ohio, Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Arts with honors in political science and a minor in communications from John Carroll University. He played football, helping his team clinch the 2003 NCAA Division III East Regional Championship and gain a berth in the NCAA Division III Final Four. He graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law, receiving awards as the top student in family law and criminal procedure. During law school he became certified to practice law in front of the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida and practiced personal injury law with a Miami-based plaintiff’s law firm.

He is the firm’s team leader for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) annual 5k walk and the firm is the presenting sponsor for the event. Mr. Smith’s wife Andrea Pleimling Smith is also a partner and trial attorney with the firm. They live in Fort Myers and enjoy outdoor activities, involvement with the Gulf Coast Humane Society and spending time with their family in Southwest Florida, as well as their dogs Boo and Thunder, both of which are rescues from animal shelters.
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Areas of Practice (19)

  • Personal Injury
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Bus Accident
  • Boat Accident
  • Car Accident
  • Car Accident Property Damage
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Truck Accident
  • Wrongful Death
  • Trial Lawyers
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip and Fall
  • Negligent Security
  • Injury Negligence
  • Commercial Property Negligence
  • Golf Cart Accident
  • Head and Spinal Injuries

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
John Carroll University, B.A., Political Science, 2004
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third District and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Birth Information:
Akron, Ohio, September 23, 1981
Certifications:
Board Certified in Civil Trial
ISLN:
919608755

Payment Information

Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/05/20 in Personal Injury

    Chris and I have been opposing counsel in dozens of cases and we have completed at least three jury trials. He is a worthy adversary. He represents his clients vigorously and aggressively but always keeps a professional temperament. He is one of t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/30/15 in Personal Injury

    He takes great pride in his work and has great passion for seeking favorable results for his clients. I highly recommend Christopher Smith to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney in Southwest Florida.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 10/03/19 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/05/19 in Litigation

    He is a seasoned trial attorney at a very young age.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/12/15 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/05/15 in Personal Injury

    very informative to his clients; professional and courteous to his peers; well prepared with details and information

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/29/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/28/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/27/15 in Personal Injury

    Good lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/27/15 in Personal Injury

    Great lawyer.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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239-955-6076  Phone

www.gbclaw.com/attorneys/christopher-smith

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