Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation for Florida Businesses and Professionals
Smith, Susan C. Attorney is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation to businesses, professionals, and regulated industries across Florida. With expertise in healthcare law, bid protest law, environmental law, and corporate legal matters, our team advocates for clients in interactions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, including former roles in government agencies and clerkships with the Florida Supreme Court, ensuring deep industry knowledge and strategic insight. We prioritize client success by offering tailored solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining accessibility through offices in Tallahassee and central Florida. Our commitment to quality legal services at reasonable costs has earned us recognition as a trusted partner for hospitals, nursing homes, developers, manufacturers, and small businesses statewide.We focus on proactive problem-solving rather than limitations, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges in healthcare, intellectual property, employment law, and more. Our practice areas include administrative law, zoning and land use, mergers and acquisitions, and internet law, supported by a track record of successful litigation and regulatory compliance. Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorneys lead our team, reflecting our dedication to excellence and client satisfaction. By combining legal expertise with a client-centric approach, we empower businesses to achieve their goals while adhering to evolving legal standards. Our mission remains centered on delivering practical, results-driven legal counsel that supports long-term success for every client.
Services
Health Care Law
Bid Protest Law
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Administrative Law
Environmental Law
Corporate Law
Zoning & Land Use
Mergers & Acquisitions
Internet Law
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in Florida healthcare and regulatory law.
- Our attorneys include former government counsel and Florida Supreme Court clerks.
- We maintain offices in Tallahassee and central Florida for statewide accessibility.
- Our team includes Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated legal professionals.
- We focus on proactive solutions rather than procedural limitations.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Health Care Law
Our healthcare law practice represents hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, and ALFs in regulatory compliance, certificate of need proceedings, and administrative disputes. We handle licensing, reimbursement issues, and enforcement actions while advising on federal and state healthcare regulations. Our team combines clinical understanding with legal expertise to protect providers' interests in complex healthcare environments.
Bid Protest Law
We specialize in Florida bid protest law for government contracts, challenging or defending procurement decisions through administrative hearings and litigation. Our services include pre-bid challenges, post-award protests, and compliance counseling to ensure fair competitive processes for contractors and agencies navigating public procurement regulations.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property practice covers trademark and copyright registration, infringement litigation, and trade secret protection. We assist businesses in safeguarding digital assets, enforcing IP rights through litigation, and developing strategies for online brand protection in e-commerce and technology sectors.
Administrative Law
We represent clients in administrative proceedings before state agencies, handling rule challenges, licensing disputes, and enforcement defense. Our services include agency rulemaking participation, regulatory impact assessments, and representation in formal hearings to resolve compliance matters affecting Florida businesses.
Environmental Law
Our environmental law practice addresses zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance for development projects. We assist clients with environmental impact assessments, wetland regulations, and land use disputes while representing businesses in enforcement actions related to state and federal environmental statutes.
People
Susan C. Smith
Attorney
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999, Susan specializes in administrative law and healthcare litigation. Valedictorian of Stetson University Law School, she clerked for Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince and maintains an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating.
Geoffrey D. Smith
Attorney
With 28+ years of experience, Geoffrey focuses on healthcare and environmental law. Former senior counsel for Florida's Department of Environmental Regulation, he brings agency perspective to regulatory compliance and litigation matters with AV Martindale-Hubbell recognition.
Timothy B. Elliott
Attorney
Timothy has 38 years of legal experience including healthcare law and complex litigation. Former Certificate of Need Attorney for Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration, he authored industry publications and maintains AV Martindale-Hubbell credentials.
Stephen B. Burch
Attorney
Stephen combines software engineering experience with intellectual property law expertise. He handles trademark registration, copyright enforcement, and corporate litigation while advising businesses on technology-related legal matters.
Jason Steele
Director of Government Affairs
A 35-year veteran of Florida politics, Jason served in the Florida House of Representatives. He focuses on legislative advocacy and regulatory policy development to support clients' governmental relations needs.
Questions
What areas of law does Smith & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare law, bid protest law, intellectual property, administrative law, environmental law, and corporate legal matters for Florida businesses and professionals.
Do you represent out-of-state businesses operating in Florida?
Yes, we represent both Florida-based and out-of-state businesses needing legal counsel for regulatory compliance, contract disputes, and administrative proceedings within Florida.
How does your firm handle bid protest cases?
Our bid protest practice includes challenging or defending government contract awards through administrative hearings and litigation, ensuring fair procurement processes for contractors and agencies.
Can you assist with healthcare regulatory compliance?
Yes, we help healthcare providers with licensing, certificate of need applications, reimbursement issues, and enforcement defense before Florida regulatory agencies.
What makes your intellectual property practice unique?
Our IP practice combines technical understanding with legal expertise, offering trademark protection, copyright enforcement, and digital asset strategies tailored to technology-driven businesses.
