Courtney H. Smith Tampa, Florida
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After graduating from the University of Florida, Courtney H. Smith earned his Doctor Juris Prudence from Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson, Mr. Smith was a member of their nationally recognized trial team and won numerous awards and was recognized as a national champion in trial advocacy. Mr. Smith was also a member of the Black Law Student Association and participated heavily in pro bono activities.
After graduating from Stetson, Mr. Smith served with the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office as an Assistant State Attorney. Mr. Smith tried over 60 jury trials and was promoted to the rank of lead trial attorney. He also served as an adjunct professor to new law enforcement recruits, teaching them the basic aspects of criminal law.
After leaving the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Smith worked with two major civil litigation firms that concentrated on nursing home abuse, personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability. Mr. Smith gained trial experience in complex medical negligence cases and personal injury. As a founding member of Smith & Stallworth, P.A., Mr. Smith has transformed his practice into a litigation Firm, concentrating on Wrongful Death and Catastrophic injury cases. He is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts and the United States District court for the Middle District of Florida.
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Pinellas County Sherrif's Office, 2003 - 2004
- Adjunct Professor
- Past Employment Positions:
- Office of the State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 2000 - 2004
- Two Major Civil Firms, Associate, 2004 - 2006
