Scott B. Smith, Personal Injury Attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practicing personal injury in Palm Beach Gardens since 1998.
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Scott B. Smith is an attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Scott has over 28 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach) (2017).
About Scott B. Smith: Scott B. Smith is an attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Scott has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Scott's practice areas in Palm Beach Gardens
Scott concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Scott takes personal injury matters in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Scott takes product liability matters in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Biography
Scott B. Smith, personal injury attorney serving Palm Beach Gardens
Scott B. Smith is an attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Scott has over 28 years of legal experience. Scott works from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents and slip & fall accidents. Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence.
Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community. He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review rating process. An AV rating is Martindale’s most prestigious peer review rating. It takes into account an attorney’s ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing.
Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication. This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice.
Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney’s competency and experience. Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills and proficiency in civil trial law. It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified.
During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by settlement agreement or jury verdict. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product.
Working with Scott on a personal injury matter
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury attorney with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents and slip & fall…
Who Scott represents
Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Scott studied and practices
Florida State University
— · 1998
Florida State University
— · 1995
Jurisdictions
Scott's state bar admissions
Florida
1998 · ACTIVE
Scott studied at — in Florida State University and — in Florida State University.
Law school and academic background
Scott completed — in Florida State University and — in Florida State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Scott's legal honors and published work
Scott has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Scott B. Smith's office in Palm Beach Gardens
Scott's primary office is at 4440 PGA Boulevard, Suite 800, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Scott B. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Scott
Scott discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Scott's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Scott B. Smith
How much does it cost to hire Scott for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Scott offer a free consultation?
Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Florida typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Scott take my case if I'm outside Palm Beach Gardens?
Scott 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 — Scott 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 Scott?
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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Scott accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Scott's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Palm Beach Gardens, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Scott handles personal injury matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
- Palm Beach Gardens974 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
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