Darrell C. Smith 20YEARSAWARDED

Darrell C. Smith

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law Securities Regulation
Works at
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

104 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Darrell focuses his practice on representing middle-market business entities, privately held growing businesses, and public companies. He regularly represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, contract negotiations, strategic planning, legal compliance, and general corporate matters.

With extensive experience in securities matters, Darrell advises clients with regard to their private and public offerings of securities, including initial public offerings and going-private transactions, and their ongoing disclosure obligations. He has a national practice with experience in international transactions as well. In addition to representing businesses, Darrell also:

  • Provides services to venture capital and equity capital interests and other financing sources
  • Represents clients in international transactions
  • Represents boards of directors and special committees of the board
  • Represents companies in internal and external investigations

Darrell spends his free time enjoying his family and is a devoted football and hockey fan, particularly of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Works at
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

104 Best Lawyers awards

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Capital University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Grove City College, graduated 1976
  • Capital University, graduated 1981

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Securities Regulation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Securities Regulation, Tampa (2023)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Tampa (2020)
  • Securities Regulation, Tampa (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
  • Securities

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