Rod W. Smith

Avera & Smith

Gainesville, FL

50+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

Spanish

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About Rod

Rod W. Smith joined Avera & Avera as partner in 2000, leading to the firm's renaming as Avera & Smith, LLP. He has been instrumental in the firm's growth and capabilities, bringing extensive trial experience and expertise in labor law, criminal law, and personal injury. A University of Florida College of Law graduate (1975), Rod served as State Attorney of the Eighth Judicial Circuit from 1992-2000, where he was nationally recognized as a preeminent prosecutor by the Association of Capital Litigators. He is known for his community involvement, frequently serving as an auctioneer for Haven...

Licensed States

Florida

Education

J.D.

University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida

B.A.

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Awards & Recognition

Person of the Year

Public Safety by the Gainesville Sun · 1994

Distinguished Service Award

Florida Council of Crime and Delinquency

Distinguished Service Award

Florida Professional Firefighters

Harry S. Truman “Buck Stops Here” Award

Champion of Justice Award

N. Central Florida Police Benevolent Association

Professional Associations

Association of Capital LitigatorsFlorida Council of Crime and DelinquencyFlorida Professional FirefightersN. Central Florida Police Benevolent Association