When you hire Avera & Smith, you’re not just hiring an attorney; you’re hiring a powerhouse firm backed by decades of experience, proven results, and a reputation for taking on insurance companies and winning. Property owners and their insurers know our reputation, and that reputation changes how your case is handled from day one. 

Very few law firms can claim this level of experience. With over 7 decades of fighting for injured Floridians, Avera & Smith has built a legacy of skill, resilience, and results. We’ve mastered Florida’s premises liability laws and our longevity is a testament to the trust our clients place in us.

Our firm has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction reserved for lawyers who have secured settlements and verdicts exceeding $1 million. We know what maximum compensation looks like and we know how to pursue it.

Most slip and fall cases settle, but not before insurance companies test how serious you are. If they think you’ll accept a quick, low offer, that’s exactly what they’ll give you. We send a strong message that we are prepared to fight and we will not accept anything below what our client deserves.

Three of our attorneys hold board certifications from The Florida Bar — a distinction held by only 5-7% of attorneys licensed in Florida. This isn’t a participation award. It reflects a demonstrated mastery of the law and a commitment to the highest standards of legal practice. 

More than one of our attorneys spent time working at insurance defense firms before dedicating their careers to representing injured victims. We know exactly how insurers evaluate claims, where they look for weaknesses, and how to build a case they can’t easily dismiss.

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