Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. Welcomes You
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Exceptional Representation
Recognizing the diverse needs of our clients, Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A.’s practice areas include local government law, municipal law, real estate, development, land use, and zoning law, Green Building LEED, homeowner and condominium association law, commercial and corporate transactions, complex commercial litigation, business litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, business planning, employment law litigation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and appellate law.
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The firm’s clients include municipalities, professional associations, commercial contractors, developers, insurance and surety companies, homeowner and condominium associations, and individual businesses. Our experience enables the firm to serve clients throughout Florida and the United States.
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The firm’s commitment to its clients is mirrored through its commitment to the community. Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. believe that client-oriented legal services and civic responsibility create a partnership that benefits everyone in the community. The firm’s lawyers and staff actively participate in numerous charitable and civic organizations and events in the communities we serve. Through sponsorships of community service projects, charitable organizations, individual board participation, and pro bono assistance, we share our experience and our time for the betterment of the community.
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The lawyers of Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. are committed to being the absolute best in their professions. That is why our firm emphasizes the advanced professional development of all its lawyers, including the pursuit of board certification from The Florida Bar, authorship of scholarly articles, and the assumption of leadership positions in the community. The firm holds the coveted AV rating, the highest attainable rating for legal services, as established in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has consistently received The Best Lawyers in America® award year after year!
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When clients choose Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A., they know they are receiving the benefit of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys to service their legal needs. Our attorneys are committed to providing prompt, efficient, and exemplary legal service that is focused on meeting the specific needs of each client today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. We build relationships that last.