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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.

Based in
St. Petersburg, FLORIDA
Experience
attorney
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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.

Main office

360 Central Avenue

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

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Hiring guide

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.

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