Thomas B. Smith, Health Care Attorney in St Petersburg, Florida
St Petersburg, FL
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Thomas B. Smith is an attorney based in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
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- St. Petersburg, FLORIDA
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- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from St. Petersburg, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tampa) (2015).
About Thomas B. Smith: Thomas B. Smith is an attorney based in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Thomas's practice areas in St Petersburg
Thomas concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in St Petersburg, Florida
Thomas takes health care matters in St Petersburg, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Thomas B. Smith, health care attorney serving St Petersburg
Thomas B. Smith is an attorney based in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Health Care. Thomas works from St Petersburg, Florida and takes on health care matters across the region.
Thomas B. Smith is a part of the Johnson Pope Health Care Team, and has been involved with the health care industry for more than thirty-five years. Tom is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar. After receiving his Master in Business Administration specializing in hospital administration, he served in senior administrative positions with several hospitals in Florida for seven years, including serving as Assistant Director for a major 600 bed teaching hospital. He then received his law degree and practiced health law in Tennessee for five years. He has practiced health law in Florida for more than twenty-five years. His practice is exclusively in the health area, including a wide variety of business issues, reimbursement and regulatory issues, joint ventures, professional contracts, medical staff issues, physician group formation and representation and provider network formation and representation. Best Lawyers in America chose him as Tampa Bay Health Care lawyer of the year in 2015.
Thomas's approach to health care cases
Thomas B. Smith is a part of the Johnson Pope Health Care Team, and has been involved with the health care industry for more than thirty-five years. Tom is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar. After receiving his Master in Business Administration specializing in hospital administration, he served in senior administrative positions with several hospitals in Florida for seven years,…
The kind of cases Thomas takes
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in St Petersburg and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Thomas studied and practices
The University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. · 1989
Thomas studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Thomas's legal honors and published work
Thomas has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tampa)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tampa)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Staff Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medicare
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Physicians
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tampa) (2015). Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Tampa) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Thomas B. Smith's office in St. Petersburg
Thomas's primary office is at 360 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Thomas B. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in St Petersburg, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas B. Smith
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Florida typically take?
Simple health care 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside St Petersburg?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new health care clients right now?
Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving St Petersburg, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Thomas handles health care matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
- St Petersburg2,098 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
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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