Roy J. Smith IV

Roy J. Smith, IV has served the Central Florida area for over 15 years focusing on Family and Matrimonial Law.  However, due to his background in personal injury and automobile accident law he still dedicates his time to advocating for the rights of the consumers and the injured in Tallahassee and will accept personal injury cases in a very selective manner.  With experience in contested, uncontested, and collaborative family law, Roy dedicates himself to providing as many options to his clients as he can to solve their problems.  Further, as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator, Roy is dedicated to the most efficient resolution of contested matters.

Admitted to Florida Bar, August, 2000

Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Science, Legal Studies, with highest honors 1997
Recipient of Outstanding Achievement Award in Liberal Arts
President, Alpha Chi (AX) Honors Fraternity
University of Florida College of Law
Juris Doctorate with honors, 2000
Senior Articles Editor of the Florida Law Review
Chief Judicial Panelist of the Florida Law Review
Recipient of Frank E. Maloney Award for Outstanding Candidate: Florida Law Review (1999)
Recipient of Gertrude Brick Award for Outstanding Board Member: Florida Law Review (2000)

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
2014 “Super Lawyer” Designation by Florida Super Lawyers
2014 Selected to National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Family Law Lawyers in Florida under 40.
2013 “Super Lawyer” Designation by Florida Super Lawyers
2012 Nominated for Orlando Business Journal’s “Most Influential Men” list.
2012 one of “The Regions Top Lawyers” byOrlando Home & Leisure Magazine.
2012 Selected to “The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.”
2012 Nominated to Orlando Business Journal’s “40 under 40”
2011 “One of Orlando’s Top Lawyers” for “Excellence in Family Law” by Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine.
2010 “Rising Star” Designation by Florida Super Lawyers
2011 “Rising Star” Designation by Florida Super Lawyers
2011 Selected to Florida Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” for Marital and Family Law.
2011 Nominated to Orlando Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”
2009 Recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award by Nova Southeastern University
Selected by Orlando Style Magazine as one of “Orlando’s Renaissance Men for 2011.”

EAGLE Member of Florida Justice Association

Board of Directors for the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court Member of Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida
Member of Orange County Bar Association Chair of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (2013-2014)
Member of Seminole County Bar Association
Participant in St. Margaret Mary Parish Attorney Program Member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Parent Business Network.

“Current Challenges in PIP (Database/Usual and Customary Charges)” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, March, 2004
“A Practical Refresher on Litigating the Florida Auto Injury Case” NBI January, 2005
“The PIP Wars (Material Misrepresentation)” Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, May, 2006
“Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients” NBI May, 2008
“2008 Auto Negligence Seminar” Florida Justice Association September 2008
“No-Fault Law: Current Issues and Strategies” NBI, November, 2008
Yearly to Bi-Yearly lectures regarding the practice of Family Law and the Collaborative Family Law Practice at the following educational institutions:
Barry University College of Law
Nova Southeastern University

Participant in St. Margaret Mary Parish Attorney Program Member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Parent Business Network.