Trucking, Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents
We have extensive experience in defending disputed catastrophic injury cases, low impact soft tissue injury cases and everything in between. – Read More
General/Premises Liability
Whether the property is commercial or residential, our attorneys are experienced at successfully managing claims involving negligent or intentional acts. – Read More
Labor and Employment
We provide counsel to employers and advice in every aspect of the employment relationship throughout Florida and Georgia. – Read More
Product Liability
We have the legal knowledge and resources to help clients appropriately evaluate, defend and resolve all varieties of complex products liability actions. – Read More
Construction Litigation
We have acquired an in-depth appreciation of the issues which typically arise in construction-related disputes and the facts and the law which are material to their resolution. – Read More
Appellate/Insurance Litigation
Our insurance industry legal experience and skills are hard earned and invaluable. Insurance litigation makes up a very significant portion of our work. – Read More
Medical Devices
Our Firm understands the highly technical, medical, scientific and engineering issues involved in medical device liability defense. – Read More
Civil Litigation
Breach of contract actions come in all shapes and sizes given the multitude of activities that can be governed by a contractual agreement. – Read More
Commercial Litigation
Several of our commercial litigation attorneys have been recognized by the Super Lawyers magazine and we maintain an ‘AV’ rating by Martindale-Hubbell. – Read More
Diversity Philosophy
At Smoak Chistolini Barnett we are committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace which reflects the unique and diverse community balance found within the cities and towns in which we practice. We recognize these differences in our team members makes us a better law firm and more capable of effectuating legal services that mirror our client’s business philosophies. Having a well rounded work place attracts diverse personnel and clients allowing Smoak Chistolini Barnett to practice in varying markets and approach legal services to its clients more creatively. SCB takes pride in meeting these goals and recognizes the beneficial impact a successful diversity mission provides.
Our Foundation
Since the founding of our Tampa Bay area based firm, it has maintained a tradition of excellence and a successful record in the courtroom and throughout the practice of law. We offer sound legal and business judgment, a wealth of experience and a dedicated team of legal professionals.
Learn MoreLegal Team
During our representation, we invite frequent interaction between our legal team and our clients. We intentionally keep our case loads much smaller than our contemporaries in this business and as a result believe our level of service to our clients is without peer.
Learn MoreOur Philosophy
It is our philosophy to offer the highest level of legal services and a cost-efficient final product through frequent communication with our clients. We believe in practicing in an efficient and cost effective manner but still advocating the best interests of our clients through zealous representation.
Learn MoreMeet the Partners
William G. K. Smoak Paul U. Chistolini Karen A. Barnett Aaron Proulx Kelly Charles-Collins
