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Partner Rod Smith discusses his role as prosecutor in the “Gainesville Ripper” case on FOX True Crime Podcast
In August 1990, the college town of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by terror as a brutal serial killer stalked its...
$34.7M in Damages Secured by Avera Partners, Rod Smith & Dawn Vallejos-Nichols
Outcome Provided in Case First Tried in 2018 & 2019 An Alachua County jury in Florida's 8th Judicial Circuit has...
Avera & Smith Achieves Verdict of $11 Million in Duval County Wrongful Death Case
In a significant victory for justice and accountability, Avera & Smith recently secured an extraordinary verdict...
How to Prepare For Your Initial Consultation with a Lawyer
If you need legal advice, the thought of meeting with a lawyer can be somewhat intimidating. This is why law offices offer...
Gainesville’s Avera & Smith Law Firm Announces New Managing Partner, Partner & Associate Attorney
GAINESVILLE FL; June 1, 2021 – Longtime Gainesville-based law firm Avera & Smith has announced new senior management...
Super Lawyers Recognizes Three Attorneys with Gainesville’s Avera & Smith Law Firm
GAINESVILLE FL; January 14, 2021 – Three attorneys with longtime Gainesville-based law firm Avera & Smith have been...
2019 To Date: Big Wins for Our Clients
Avera & Smith has served the Gainesville community and its surrounding areas for more than 70 years. The firm...
When You Should Consult Attorneys in Gainesville for a Settlement
Settling out of court is one of the most common ways to resolve accidents, injuries and small claims. But it can be...
Alachua County Jury Awards $5 Million in 2013 Car Crash Case
GAINESVILLE, FL; June 10, 2019 – An Alachua County jury has awarded plaintiff Kathleen Barrett, M.D., $5 million in...
Meet Your Gainesville Lawyers at Avera & Smith
Your Gainesville lawyers at Avera & Smith know that finding attorneys you trust and who have your best interest in...
Answers from Gainesville Attorneys; In Florida Can I Carry a Gun in My Car?
Gainesville attorneys at Avera & Smith answer: In Florida can I carry a gun in my car? Yes, you can carry a concealed...
The Toll of Texting
by Mark Avera The Florida Legislature is moving toward strengthening the law regarding texting and driving. A bill that...
Self-Driving Cars Have Both Promise and Pit-Falls
As with many technological advances, self-driving cars offer both great promise and a myriad of potential problems,...
Avera & Smith Partner Among 10 Best Female Attorneys
GAINESVILLE, Fla; January 26, 2017 – The Avera & Smith law firm, which has served the Gainesville community for more...
Avera & Smith Hires Associate Attorney Jared Comstock
March 31, 2016 – Gainesville, FL; Longtime Gainesville-based law firm Avera & Smith today announced the hiring of...
Avera & Smith Names Dawn Vallejos-Nichols as Partner
November 3, 2015 – Gainesville, FL; The Avera & Smith law firm, which has served the Gainesville community for more...
Dawn Vallejos-Nichols Invited to Serve on Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC)
Dawn M. Vallejos-Nichols, an attorney with Avera & Smith, has been invited by Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio to...