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Understanding Your Legal Issues

At Avera & Smith, our attorneys in Gainesville, FL, have the experience to effectively handle your legal needs. It is essential that you consult with an attorney as early as possible to preserve your legal rights, and so we can guide you through the complex legal system. You are never a number or a file to us. You’ll be treated like family. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on recovery and getting your life back on track.

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Serious & Personal Injury

Approximately one in three people are involved in a serious accident at some point in their lives. Even worse, many of these accidents are someone else’s fault. Get the legal expertise you need.

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Workers’ Compensation & Work-Related Claims

There are very few board certified workers’ comp lawyers Gainesville can turn to for help. In fact, there are less than half of 1% in the entire state of Florida. Lance Avera is one of them. He is the Gainesville lawyer you want on your side if you’re involved in a workplace accident. He and his team have recovered millions for our clients.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Facing a criminal charge is a serious and potentially life-changing situation. If you have been accused of a crime, it is critical that you know your rights and options.

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Medical Malpractice

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of improper medical care or negligence by a physician, hospital or other medical facility, we can help.

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Business Law

Avera & Smith’s business law attorneys counsel and represent clients in a broad array of corporate litigation matters, including corporate and commercial disputes, contract disputes and estate and will disputes.

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Inheritance, Will, Trust and Estate Disputes

With state-wide experience handling will and trust disputes, Florida attorneys Avera & Smith are the team you want at your side. Our expertise with estate and inheritance issues, including power of attorney and trust disputes, has helped clients receive the justice they deserve.

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Elder Exploitation, Abuse and Neglect

Placing an elderly parent or loved one in the care of someone else is never an easy decision. You want the best for them. However, when it comes to nursing home negligence and other forms of elder abuse, Florida has its fair share of cases. Our firm is well-versed in elder exploitation law. Put our legal services for the elderly and their families to work for you.

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The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

If you lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987 and suffered water toxicity-related diseases such as cancer and other illnesses, you may be eligible for settlement compensation from the government.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries include falls, motor accidents, negligence and other strikes to the head. If you or a loved one suffer from lasting effects, we may be able to help.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Everything from motor vehicle accidents on the road and on the water, to seeking justice on behalf of injuries caused by driver negligence or faulty equipment - our attorneys are experienced in a variety of motor accident case types.

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  • As the law firm Gainesville has trusted for over 70 years to fight on their behalf, we are more than ready to represent you. Put our experience and reputation to work. We are trial-tested attorneys Gainesville turns to time and time again. If you need help with any legal matter, whether it’s serious personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, medical malpractice or business law, contact us. The consultation is absolutely free.

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