M. Stephen Smith

Steve Smith is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney who focuses on defending mass tort exposure cases as well as complex claims arising from commercial and professional relationships. A seasoned trial lawyer, Steve tries cases and handles appeals in state and federal courts throughout Florida.

He defends clients in cases asserting exposure to asbestos, carbon monoxide, pesticides among other substances. This mass tort experience extends to medical devices in both individual cases and MDL proceedings. He has tried cases venued in Louisiana, Michigan and Virginia as well as Florida.

Steve represents professionals against malpractice claims in a variety of fields including legal, accounting, real estate, and medical/health. His business litigation matters have included contract, fraud and statutory actions.

Certifications

•Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney
•AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Articles & Presentations

•Author, 4th DCA Affirms Mental Healthcare Providers Owe No Legal Duty to Warn Unidentifiable Potential Victims, June 19, 2020
•“Asbestos Litigation,” Association of Corporate Counsel - Lecturer - August 2004

Steve's News and Insights

09.21.2020
Firm News

RumbergerKirk Attorneys Serve as Jurors and Scoring Judges During the UF Law Trial Team Final Four Competition

Several lawyers from RumbergerKirk served as jurors and scoring judges...

06.19.2020
Professional Liability

4th DCA Affirms Mental Healthcare Providers Owe No Legal Duty to Warn Unidentifiable Potential Victims

The Fourth District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in...

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11.15.2018
Beyond the Bio

Digging Deeper: Steve Smith Talks about the Evolution of Trials and his Outdoor Trails

A partner in RK’s Miami office, Steve Smith is a...

02.07.2018
Firm News

A Focus on Mentoring: RK Participates in the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation’s Annual Minority Mentoring Picnic

Strong mentoring is at the heart of RK’s culture and...