
Bradley Guy Smith, Employment Attorney in Lakeland, Florida
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp · 4.5/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews
PartneratSmith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.
Lakeland, FL
Practicing employment in Lakeland since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 4.5 ★
- 13 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Bradley Guy Smith is a partner based in Lakeland, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Bradley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 client reviews.
- Based in
- Lakeland, FL
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Employment · Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Employment, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp matters from Lakeland, FL.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Bradley Guy Smith: Bradley Guy Smith is a partner based in Lakeland, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Bradley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Bradley takes on
Bradley concentrates on employment, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bradley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Workers Comp
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Employment cases in Lakeland, Florida
Bradley takes employment matters in Lakeland, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bradley agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Lakeland, Florida
Bradley takes personal injury matters in Lakeland, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bradley agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Lakeland, Florida
Bradley takes workers comp matters in Lakeland, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bradley agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Bradley Guy Smith — employment lawyer in Lakeland
Bradley Guy Smith is a partner based in Lakeland, FL. The practice focuses on Employment, Personal Injury, and Workers Comp. Bradley has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 13 client reviews.
Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party. Mr. Smith has handled in excess of 20,000 workers' compensation cases during his career. Many of the cases that he has tried are landmark or significant cases that have helped shape the body of law applicable to workers' compensation cases. He has served as a speaker and panel member at numerous continuing education seminars sponsored by The Florida Bar and Florida Workers' Advocates in the field of workers' compensation.He has also received the highest recognition and rating an attorney can receive by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, an AV rating. As well as devoting considerable time to his practice, Mr. Smith has served on the Executive Board of Florida Workers' Advocates, a state-wide organization promoting the interests of injured workers for the past ten years and served as president for the 2003-2004 term. In addition, he has served as president of the downtown Kiwanis Club of Lakeland and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.
Working with Bradley on a employment matter
Graduating with a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1966, H. Guy Smith has practiced in the workers' compensation and personal injury areas of the law since 1968, representing only the injured party. Mr. Smith has handled in excess of 20,000 workers' compensation cases during his career. Many of the cases that he has tried are landmark or significant cases that have helped shape…
Who Bradley represents
Bradley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, personal injury, and workers comp matters in Lakeland and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Regent University School of Law
J.D. · 1995
University of Kentucky
B.B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Bradley's state bar admissions
Florida
1995 · ACTIVE
Bradley studied at J.D. in Regent University School of Law and B.B.A. in University of Kentucky.
Law school and academic background
Bradley completed J.D. in Regent University School of Law and B.B.A. in University of Kentucky. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bradley runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Bradley has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Bradley's professional memberships and bar associations
Lakeland and Polk County Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Workers Compensation Section) Florida Workers' Advocates
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Locations
Bradley Guy Smith's office in Lakeland
Bradley's primary office is at 832 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL, 33801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Smith, Feddeler & Smith, P.A.
832 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
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Client reviews of Bradley Guy Smith — 4.5/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Bradley. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Lakeland.
4.5
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How to hire Bradley Guy Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bradley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bradley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bradley's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bradley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Lakeland, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bradley
Bradley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bradley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bradley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Guy Smith
How much does it cost to hire Bradley for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bradley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bradley offer a free consultation?
Bradley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bradley's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Bradley's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bradley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bradley take my case if I'm outside Lakeland?
Bradley is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bradley will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Bradley?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bradley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bradley accepting new employment clients right now?
Bradley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Lakeland, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Bradley handles employment matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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