Daniel B. Smith

Daniel B. Smith, Insurance Attorney in Tampa, Florida

Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan

Tampa, FL

Practicing insurance in Tampa since 2010.

16+
Years practicing
3
Bar admissions

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Daniel B. Smith is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.

Based in
Tampa, FL
Experience
over 16 years
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Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Tampa, FL.
  • Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Daniel B. Smith: Daniel B. Smith is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel B. Smith

Daniel concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Tampa, Florida

Daniel takes insurance matters in Tampa, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Tampa, Florida

Daniel takes personal injury matters in Tampa, 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 Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Daniel B. Smith — Over 16 years of Florida insurance experience

Daniel B. Smith is an attorney based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan.

Dan Smith is originally from Kansas City and spent 20 years in Florida before returning to Midwest. He received his B.A. in business administration from William Jewll College, where he was also a four-year letterman, scholar athlete and team captain of the football team.

After graduation and being admitted to the Florida bar, Mr. Smith began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Miami-Dade County and gained significant trial experience in criminal law before switching his focus to civil litigation.

Since switching to civil litigation Mr. Smith has become one or more prolific medical provider attorneys in the country, having prosecuted 10,000+ lawsuits in Florida and Michigan’s state and federal courts against automobile and healthcare insurance companies. He has dozens of Westlaw published opinions helping medical providers avoid ERISA preemption of state law claims against health insurance companies.

Mr. Smith joined Morgan & Morgan’s Tampa office in 2008 and is currently a partner in the Detroit office. He lives in the Detroit area with his wife Katie and daughters Ivy and Julia.

How Daniel handles insurance matters

Dan Smith is originally from Kansas City and spent 20 years in Florida before returning to Midwest. He received his B.A. in business administration from William Jewll College, where he was also a four-year letterman, scholar athlete and team captain of the football team. After graduation and being admitted to the Florida bar, Mr. Smith began his legal career as an assistant public defender in…

The kind of cases Daniel takes

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Daniel B. Smith's legal education and bar admissions

  • St. Thomas University School of Law

    J.D. · 2008

  • University College London

    M.P. William · 2007

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • Michigan

    2024 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2011 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    2010 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in St. Thomas University School of Law and M.P. William in University College London.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in St. Thomas University School of Law and M.P. William in University College London. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Memberships •Health Law

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Locations

Daniel B. Smith's office in Tampa

Daniel's primary office is at 3705 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL, 33607. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morgan & Morgan

3705 N Himes Ave

Tampa, FL 33607

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel B. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel'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; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Tampa, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel B. Smith

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Tampa?

    Daniel 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 — Daniel 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 Daniel?

    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. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida

Daniel handles insurance matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.

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