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Phone: Address: 4400 PGA Blvd Suite 800, 33410 Coordinates: 26.837611,-80.103399 Education: U.S. Air Force Academy (1991-1993);Florida State University (B.S., 1995);Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1998). Achievements: Recognized as the Lawyer of the Year in 2017 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in West Palm Beach, FL., "Lawyer of the Year" in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in West Palm Beach, FL, Best Lawyers, 2017 Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers Publication Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2013 Listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Florida, Top 100 Trial Attorney in Florida, National Trial Lawyers, 2019 Two separate cases handled/litigated by Scott B. Smith were included in Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012. His Taggart v. Reilly verdict of $2,200,000.00 was included in largest verdicts in Florida in 2011 for motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle injury cases, and his Wilson v. Goodman wrongful death case was listed as the ninth largest verdict or settlement in Florida in 2012. It was also listed as the largest (#1) verdict or settlement in the wrongful death category in Florida for 2012. The case settled with the defendant and his insurance for $40,000,000.00. A confidential settlement was also reached with the bar/establishment that had served the defendant alcohol prior to the fatal motor vehicle crash., Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements, Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements 2011 and 2012, 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008; Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers Publication Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2013 Listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Florida, Top 100 Trial Attorney in Florida, National Trial Lawyers, 2019 Two separate cases handled/litigated by Scott B. Smith were included in Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012. His Taggart v. Reilly verdict of $2,200,000.00 was included in largest verdicts in Florida in 2011 for motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle injury cases, and his Wilson v. Goodman wrongful death case was listed as the ninth largest verdict or settlement in Florida in 2012. It was also listed as the largest (#1) verdict or settlement in the wrongful death category in Florida for 2012. The case settled with the defendant and his insurance for $40,000,000.00. A confidential settlement was also reached with the bar/establishment that had served the defendant alcohol prior to the fatal motor vehicle crash., Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements, Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements 2011 and 2012, 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008; Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2013 Listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Florida, Top 100 Trial Attorney in Florida, National Trial Lawyers, 2019 Two separate cases handled/litigated by Scott B. Smith were included in Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012. His Taggart v. Reilly verdict of $2,200,000.00 was included in largest verdicts in Florida in 2011 for motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle injury cases, and his Wilson v. Goodman wrongful death case was listed as the ninth largest verdict or settlement in Florida in 2012. It was also listed as the largest (#1) verdict or settlement in the wrongful death category in Florida for 2012. The case settled with the defendant and his insurance for $40,000,000.00. A confidential settlement was also reached with the bar/establishment that had served the defendant alcohol prior to the fatal motor vehicle crash., Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements, Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements 2011 and 2012, 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008; Listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Florida, Top 100 Trial Attorney in Florida, National Trial Lawyers, 2019 Two separate cases handled/litigated by Scott B. Smith were included in Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012. His Taggart v. Reilly verdict of $2,200,000.00 was included in largest verdicts in Florida in 2011 for motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle injury cases, and his Wilson v. Goodman wrongful death case was listed as the ninth largest verdict or settlement in Florida in 2012. It was also listed as the largest (#1) verdict or settlement in the wrongful death category in Florida for 2012. The case settled with the defendant and his insurance for $40,000,000.00. A confidential settlement was also reached with the bar/establishment that had served the defendant alcohol prior to the fatal motor vehicle crash., Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements, Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements 2011 and 2012, 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008; Two separate cases handled/litigated by Scott B. Smith were included in Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012. His Taggart v. Reilly verdict of $2,200,000.00 was included in largest verdicts in Florida in 2011 for motor vehicle accidents and motorcycle injury cases, and his Wilson v. Goodman wrongful death case was listed as the ninth largest verdict or settlement in Florida in 2012. It was also listed as the largest (#1) verdict or settlement in the wrongful death category in Florida for 2012. The case settled with the defendant and his insurance for $40,000,000.00. A confidential settlement was also reached with the bar/establishment that had served the defendant alcohol prior to the fatal motor vehicle crash., Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements, Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements 2011 and 2012, 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008; Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar, 2008 Bio: Scott B. Smith is a managing partner at the law firm Smith, Ball & Baez Injury Lawyers located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and serves clients throughout Florida with an emphasis on South Florida and the Treasure Coast. He represents people whose rights have been violated by the carelessness and negligence of others and concentrates his practice on personal injury cases. The types of cases Mr. Smith takes on involve car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, motorcycle injuries, boat accidents, product liability, slip-and-fall accidents and medical malpractice matters. He is a fierce defender of people who have suffered harm due to no fault of their own. He is board-certified by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education as a specialist in civil trial law. Mr. Smith attended Florida State University and obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science and literature, graduating with dean’s list honors. He continued at the Florida State University College of Law to study law and received his Juris Doctor in 1998. Between 1991 and 1993, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Involved in the legal community actively, memberships in well-known legal organizations are held by Mr. Smith, including: · The Florida Bar and its Code and Rules of Evidence Committee · Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors member · Palm Beach County Justice Association, Board of Directors member · Palm Beach County Bar Association, Chair · Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Personal Injury/Wrongful Death CLE Committee Licensed to practice law in Florida, Mr. Smith is authorized to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has served as lead or co-counsel in a number of instances that ended in settlements or jury verdicts totaling more than $1 million. Mr. Smith has been selected to the Florida Top 100 List. Attorneys on the top list have been selected to the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers List and ranked top of the list in the Super Lawyers selection process. Mr. Smith has appeared in various legal periodicals for his notable work in the personal injury field, including Palm Beach Illustrated, Best Lawyers and Attorneys at Law Magazine. He has also received the highest peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and has a “Superb” rating on Avvo. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards. Multiple Offices to Serve You: Palm Beach Gardens 4440 PGA Blvd., Suite 500 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Port St. Lucie 1641 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34952