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Mark Smith

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Licensed for 37 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

English

About

He serves accident victims and clients from across Southwest Florida, including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples and Marco Island.Mark, a 25-year lawyer, is one of just two Cape Coral Board Certified Civil Trial Attorneys, according to The Florida Bar. This means that Smith & Valentine Law has demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in personal injury law, and professionalism and ethics in his practice. As a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.), Mark has attained the highest level of Florida Bar evaluation for competency and experience in personal injury law.He holds court membership in the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. A member in good standing of Florida Bar since 1987, Mark Smith served as its Past President, Personal Injury Association (1993).He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin in 1984 and a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University in 1980. In 1984 Mark Smith was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar. He received Board Certification in the area of Civil Trial by the Florida Bar in 1996.Mark Smith has called Southwest Florida home for more than 20 years. He is married with four children, and gives back to the community through his involvement in local civic, charitable and church organizations. 

Practices Areas

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Trucking accident

Language

English

Contact

Mark Smith law firm1617 Santa Barbara Blvd.Suite 7Cape Coral, FL, 33991

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Paul
February 10, 2016

Forget your preconceived notions about attorneys! I must admit going in, I thought they might be more concerned about getting a case and getting their fee than they were in making me whole again. This was the warning from so many others that had traveled this road before me. Wrong… I was a victim of an under insured motorist- damage to my car and injury to my back. From the first time I met Mark, he was understanding, empathetic, and thorough in explaining the process that we would need to go through to get compensation for the mounting expenses. He was straightforward and although I was reluctant to get surgery at first, trying all the other methods to get pain relief, Mark stayed with me asking if there was anything that he could do to help as a friend. Mark and Domenic were able to get me just compensation for the accident all without having to go to court! Having someone, who understands the process, knows what can be achieved and is willing to go to bat for you, not just settle, best describes Mark and Domenic. Although I hope to never need their services again, I would not hesitate asking them to represent me or my family and friends.

Alice
October 23, 2015

My case was unusual and difficult to prove. Mark Smith handled it perfectly and was successful in getting me a settlement He gave it his full attention even though there wasn't a big payout involved. He takes the time necessary to handle both big and small cases. I would recommend him highly and give him 5 stars.

Diana
September 20, 2015

Mark Smith and his team helped my brother and his family through some tough legal problems during a very hard personal bad time for our family. He was professional and empathetic to my family. We never felt like we were dealing with lawyers but rather extended family members and I will for ever be grateful to him and his team for that. Dealing with the legal system can be more often than not overwhelming and scary and Mr. Smith always made us feel heard, respected and grateful to be represented by such a caring and professional individual. Needless to say as someone who has experienced all of the above first hand I highly recommend Mr. Mark Smith and his firm.

Arlene
September 20, 2015

Having a divorced and a bankruptcy in my past, I have had experience dealing with attorney's. I can honestly say that this has been my first positive experience regarding a legal process. Rather than feeling like I was chasing an attorney around, Mark gave my case the attention that it deserved. He not only guided me through the whole process, but he explained everything in detail and with the patience that I needed to understand a very confusing legal process. I would highly recommend Mark to all my family and friends and anyone who is in need of a great attorney who will take your case with the seriousness and sensitivity that an attorney should show their client.

Terri
September 10, 2014

If I ever did one thing right--it was hiring Mark P. Smith as my lawyer for my personal injury case. I was from out of state and tried to settle with the insurance company for almost 2 years. Mark was willing to take my case and represent me. He gave my case the greatest of attention and was always one phone call away from any question or concern I had. He took the time to understand my case and made sure I understood the options available. He kept me aware of any and all actions taken and provided me with expert legal advice. He is an extremely capable certified trial lawyer and a very pleasant man with the highest of integrity. He worked diligently to recover appropriate compensation for the injuries that I sustained from the negligence of another driver. I would recommend Mark P. Smith to anyone who needs a honest, hardworking attorney. I am thankful I called him and that he took my case. You won't be sorry about your decision to call Mark for your legal concerns.

Terence
September 28, 2012

Mark Smith recently concluded a personal injury case on my behalf. He is an exceptionally pleasant honorable man who conducted my case over several months with considerable ethical efficiency. Mine was a "relatively" minor injury but Mark still gave my case the utmost care and effort. He was always available and I felt very well represented by him and his able staff.

J & T
September 16, 2012

Not sure where to begin, but I need to stress the fact that if you hire Mark as your Attorney, get ready for something you would not think is possible from an Attorney. After spending a good part of 2012 with Mark, not only is he our GREAT Attorney, but he is now our friend. Mark has taken such good care of us through our very very tuff situation, He is so caring and understanding of your needs and will fight for you until he he satisfied. Mark knows the law and is a certified trial lawyer, we are so pleased with what Mark has done for us and we now can rest because of his hard work and the great decisions he made handling our case. Mark accomplished way more then we thought was possible.I know for me the best quality in someone is honesty and Mark is just that! We had mark's cell phone number from day one and the only time he didn't answer my very many calls is when he was in court. I would recommend Mark from the bottom of my HEART!! you will not find anyone who is as honest or as hard working as Mark. Thank you and so Grateful. J & T from the Cape

Paul
February 10, 2016

Forget your preconceived notions about attorneys! I must admit going in, I thought they might be more concerned about getting a case and getting their fee than they were in making me whole again. This was the warning from so many others that had traveled this road before me. Wrong… I was a victim of an under insured motorist- damage to my car and injury to my back. From the first time I met Mark, he was understanding, empathetic, and thorough in explaining the process that we would need to go through to get compensation for the mounting expenses. He was straightforward and although I was reluctant to get surgery at first, trying all the other methods to get pain relief, Mark stayed with me asking if there was anything that he could do to help as a friend. Mark and Domenic were able to get me just compensation for the accident all without having to go to court! Having someone, who understands the process, knows what can be achieved and is willing to go to bat for you, not just settle, best describes Mark and Domenic. Although I hope to never need their services again, I would not hesitate asking them to represent me or my family and friends.

Alice
October 23, 2015

My case was unusual and difficult to prove. Mark Smith handled it perfectly and was successful in getting me a settlement He gave it his full attention even though there wasn't a big payout involved. He takes the time necessary to handle both big and small cases. I would recommend him highly and give him 5 stars.

Diana
September 20, 2015

Mark Smith and his team helped my brother and his family through some tough legal problems during a very hard personal bad time for our family. He was professional and empathetic to my family. We never felt like we were dealing with lawyers but rather extended family members and I will for ever be grateful to him and his team for that. Dealing with the legal system can be more often than not overwhelming and scary and Mr. Smith always made us feel heard, respected and grateful to be represented by such a caring and professional individual. Needless to say as someone who has experienced all of the above first hand I highly recommend Mr. Mark Smith and his firm.

Arlene
September 20, 2015

Having a divorced and a bankruptcy in my past, I have had experience dealing with attorney's. I can honestly say that this has been my first positive experience regarding a legal process. Rather than feeling like I was chasing an attorney around, Mark gave my case the attention that it deserved. He not only guided me through the whole process, but he explained everything in detail and with the patience that I needed to understand a very confusing legal process. I would highly recommend Mark to all my family and friends and anyone who is in need of a great attorney who will take your case with the seriousness and sensitivity that an attorney should show their client.

Terri
September 10, 2014

If I ever did one thing right--it was hiring Mark P. Smith as my lawyer for my personal injury case. I was from out of state and tried to settle with the insurance company for almost 2 years. Mark was willing to take my case and represent me. He gave my case the greatest of attention and was always one phone call away from any question or concern I had. He took the time to understand my case and made sure I understood the options available. He kept me aware of any and all actions taken and provided me with expert legal advice. He is an extremely capable certified trial lawyer and a very pleasant man with the highest of integrity. He worked diligently to recover appropriate compensation for the injuries that I sustained from the negligence of another driver. I would recommend Mark P. Smith to anyone who needs a honest, hardworking attorney. I am thankful I called him and that he took my case. You won't be sorry about your decision to call Mark for your legal concerns.

Terence
September 28, 2012

Mark Smith recently concluded a personal injury case on my behalf. He is an exceptionally pleasant honorable man who conducted my case over several months with considerable ethical efficiency. Mine was a "relatively" minor injury but Mark still gave my case the utmost care and effort. He was always available and I felt very well represented by him and his able staff.

J & T
September 16, 2012

Not sure where to begin, but I need to stress the fact that if you hire Mark as your Attorney, get ready for something you would not think is possible from an Attorney. After spending a good part of 2012 with Mark, not only is he our GREAT Attorney, but he is now our friend. Mark has taken such good care of us through our very very tuff situation, He is so caring and understanding of your needs and will fight for you until he he satisfied. Mark knows the law and is a certified trial lawyer, we are so pleased with what Mark has done for us and we now can rest because of his hard work and the great decisions he made handling our case. Mark accomplished way more then we thought was possible.I know for me the best quality in someone is honesty and Mark is just that! We had mark's cell phone number from day one and the only time he didn't answer my very many calls is when he was in court. I would recommend Mark from the bottom of my HEART!! you will not find anyone who is as honest or as hard working as Mark. Thank you and so Grateful. J & T from the Cape

Paul
February 10, 2016

Forget your preconceived notions about attorneys! I must admit going in, I thought they might be more concerned about getting a case and getting their fee than they were in making me whole again. This was the warning from so many others that had traveled this road before me. Wrong… I was a victim of an under insured motorist- damage to my car and injury to my back. From the first time I met Mark, he was understanding, empathetic, and thorough in explaining the process that we would need to go through to get compensation for the mounting expenses. He was straightforward and although I was reluctant to get surgery at first, trying all the other methods to get pain relief, Mark stayed with me asking if there was anything that he could do to help as a friend. Mark and Domenic were able to get me just compensation for the accident all without having to go to court! Having someone, who understands the process, knows what can be achieved and is willing to go to bat for you, not just settle, best describes Mark and Domenic. Although I hope to never need their services again, I would not hesitate asking them to represent me or my family and friends.

Alice
October 23, 2015

My case was unusual and difficult to prove. Mark Smith handled it perfectly and was successful in getting me a settlement He gave it his full attention even though there wasn't a big payout involved. He takes the time necessary to handle both big and small cases. I would recommend him highly and give him 5 stars.

Diana
September 20, 2015

Mark Smith and his team helped my brother and his family through some tough legal problems during a very hard personal bad time for our family. He was professional and empathetic to my family. We never felt like we were dealing with lawyers but rather extended family members and I will for ever be grateful to him and his team for that. Dealing with the legal system can be more often than not overwhelming and scary and Mr. Smith always made us feel heard, respected and grateful to be represented by such a caring and professional individual. Needless to say as someone who has experienced all of the above first hand I highly recommend Mr. Mark Smith and his firm.

Arlene
September 20, 2015

Having a divorced and a bankruptcy in my past, I have had experience dealing with attorney's. I can honestly say that this has been my first positive experience regarding a legal process. Rather than feeling like I was chasing an attorney around, Mark gave my case the attention that it deserved. He not only guided me through the whole process, but he explained everything in detail and with the patience that I needed to understand a very confusing legal process. I would highly recommend Mark to all my family and friends and anyone who is in need of a great attorney who will take your case with the seriousness and sensitivity that an attorney should show their client.

Terri
September 10, 2014

If I ever did one thing right--it was hiring Mark P. Smith as my lawyer for my personal injury case. I was from out of state and tried to settle with the insurance company for almost 2 years. Mark was willing to take my case and represent me. He gave my case the greatest of attention and was always one phone call away from any question or concern I had. He took the time to understand my case and made sure I understood the options available. He kept me aware of any and all actions taken and provided me with expert legal advice. He is an extremely capable certified trial lawyer and a very pleasant man with the highest of integrity. He worked diligently to recover appropriate compensation for the injuries that I sustained from the negligence of another driver. I would recommend Mark P. Smith to anyone who needs a honest, hardworking attorney. I am thankful I called him and that he took my case. You won't be sorry about your decision to call Mark for your legal concerns.

Terence
September 28, 2012

Mark Smith recently concluded a personal injury case on my behalf. He is an exceptionally pleasant honorable man who conducted my case over several months with considerable ethical efficiency. Mine was a "relatively" minor injury but Mark still gave my case the utmost care and effort. He was always available and I felt very well represented by him and his able staff.

J & T
September 16, 2012

Not sure where to begin, but I need to stress the fact that if you hire Mark as your Attorney, get ready for something you would not think is possible from an Attorney. After spending a good part of 2012 with Mark, not only is he our GREAT Attorney, but he is now our friend. Mark has taken such good care of us through our very very tuff situation, He is so caring and understanding of your needs and will fight for you until he he satisfied. Mark knows the law and is a certified trial lawyer, we are so pleased with what Mark has done for us and we now can rest because of his hard work and the great decisions he made handling our case. Mark accomplished way more then we thought was possible.I know for me the best quality in someone is honesty and Mark is just that! We had mark's cell phone number from day one and the only time he didn't answer my very many calls is when he was in court. I would recommend Mark from the bottom of my HEART!! you will not find anyone who is as honest or as hard working as Mark. Thank you and so Grateful. J & T from the Cape

Paul
February 10, 2016

Forget your preconceived notions about attorneys! I must admit going in, I thought they might be more concerned about getting a case and getting their fee than they were in making me whole again. This was the warning from so many others that had traveled this road before me. Wrong… I was a victim of an under insured motorist- damage to my car and injury to my back. From the first time I met Mark, he was understanding, empathetic, and thorough in explaining the process that we would need to go through to get compensation for the mounting expenses. He was straightforward and although I was reluctant to get surgery at first, trying all the other methods to get pain relief, Mark stayed with me asking if there was anything that he could do to help as a friend. Mark and Domenic were able to get me just compensation for the accident all without having to go to court! Having someone, who understands the process, knows what can be achieved and is willing to go to bat for you, not just settle, best describes Mark and Domenic. Although I hope to never need their services again, I would not hesitate asking them to represent me or my family and friends.

Alice
October 23, 2015

My case was unusual and difficult to prove. Mark Smith handled it perfectly and was successful in getting me a settlement He gave it his full attention even though there wasn't a big payout involved. He takes the time necessary to handle both big and small cases. I would recommend him highly and give him 5 stars.

Diana
September 20, 2015

Mark Smith and his team helped my brother and his family through some tough legal problems during a very hard personal bad time for our family. He was professional and empathetic to my family. We never felt like we were dealing with lawyers but rather extended family members and I will for ever be grateful to him and his team for that. Dealing with the legal system can be more often than not overwhelming and scary and Mr. Smith always made us feel heard, respected and grateful to be represented by such a caring and professional individual. Needless to say as someone who has experienced all of the above first hand I highly recommend Mr. Mark Smith and his firm.

Arlene
September 20, 2015

Having a divorced and a bankruptcy in my past, I have had experience dealing with attorney's. I can honestly say that this has been my first positive experience regarding a legal process. Rather than feeling like I was chasing an attorney around, Mark gave my case the attention that it deserved. He not only guided me through the whole process, but he explained everything in detail and with the patience that I needed to understand a very confusing legal process. I would highly recommend Mark to all my family and friends and anyone who is in need of a great attorney who will take your case with the seriousness and sensitivity that an attorney should show their client.

Terri
September 10, 2014

If I ever did one thing right--it was hiring Mark P. Smith as my lawyer for my personal injury case. I was from out of state and tried to settle with the insurance company for almost 2 years. Mark was willing to take my case and represent me. He gave my case the greatest of attention and was always one phone call away from any question or concern I had. He took the time to understand my case and made sure I understood the options available. He kept me aware of any and all actions taken and provided me with expert legal advice. He is an extremely capable certified trial lawyer and a very pleasant man with the highest of integrity. He worked diligently to recover appropriate compensation for the injuries that I sustained from the negligence of another driver. I would recommend Mark P. Smith to anyone who needs a honest, hardworking attorney. I am thankful I called him and that he took my case. You won't be sorry about your decision to call Mark for your legal concerns.

Terence
September 28, 2012

Mark Smith recently concluded a personal injury case on my behalf. He is an exceptionally pleasant honorable man who conducted my case over several months with considerable ethical efficiency. Mine was a "relatively" minor injury but Mark still gave my case the utmost care and effort. He was always available and I felt very well represented by him and his able staff.

J & T
September 16, 2012

Not sure where to begin, but I need to stress the fact that if you hire Mark as your Attorney, get ready for something you would not think is possible from an Attorney. After spending a good part of 2012 with Mark, not only is he our GREAT Attorney, but he is now our friend. Mark has taken such good care of us through our very very tuff situation, He is so caring and understanding of your needs and will fight for you until he he satisfied. Mark knows the law and is a certified trial lawyer, we are so pleased with what Mark has done for us and we now can rest because of his hard work and the great decisions he made handling our case. Mark accomplished way more then we thought was possible.I know for me the best quality in someone is honesty and Mark is just that! We had mark's cell phone number from day one and the only time he didn't answer my very many calls is when he was in court. I would recommend Mark from the bottom of my HEART!! you will not find anyone who is as honest or as hard working as Mark. Thank you and so Grateful. J & T from the Cape