T. Lee Smith

Special Counsel
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Primary Office: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gittings Global NE155161
Gittings Global NE155161

ABOUT

T. Lee

T. Lee Smith is a commercial and maritime litigator who partners with corporate clients in protecting their business interests and in achieving their legal objectives. Diligent and hardworking, he thinks strategically and creatively when approaching each matter. Lee sets himself apart with a high level of professionalism and courtesy towards all parties.

Lee has expertise and experience in maritime law, first- and third-party insurance disputes, coverage matters, and construction defects. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation, insurance defense, and maritime law in Florida.

Lee is a native of Bradenton, Florida, where as a child, he spent time in the courthouse, observing trials, hearings, his police officer father, and his mother who worked as a trial clerk. When not advocating for his clients, he enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Education

  • J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
  • B.S., Legal Studies, University of Central Florida

Admissions

  • Florida, 2018
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2024
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2024
Associations
  • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

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