Michael W. Smith
About Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith is a lawyer based in Orlando, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Michael W. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Orlando, Florida
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Morgan & Morgan PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, graduated 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
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