Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Individuals & Families Statewide
Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Individuals & Families Statewide
When you've been involved in a serious accident or harmed by the negligence of another, you need a legal team you can count on, one that will fight for you, your rights, and your recovery. At Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather, we understand just how important it is that you secure the full, fair compensation you are owed. Our Florida personal injury lawyers are ready to advocate tirelessly for you and your family so that you can get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
When you turn to Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather, you'll find a compassionate and approachable team. We genuinely care about you and your wellbeing, which is why we prioritize client communication and accessibility. As a client, you will work directly with your attorney throughout the legal process and will have access to our entire support staff. We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the guidance you need to navigate your recovery.
Our firm exclusively handles personal injury matters. By dedicating our practice to this singular area of law, we are able to focus all of our time, resources, and efforts on securing the best possible results for our clients. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice, slip and falls to defective products, we represent victims of all types of accidents, injuries, and catastrophic events. Our team has secured many million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, and we are ready to fight for you, too.
Main Office
4440 PGA Blvd., Suite 500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 500-4357
(561) 675-0841
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Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
1641 SE Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 -
Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
1900 Glades Road
Suite 299
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Individuals & Families Statewide
When you've been involved in a serious accident or harmed by the negligence of another, you need a legal team you can count on, one that will fight for you, your rights, and your recovery. At Smith, Ball & Bez, we understand just how important it is that you secure the full, fair compensation you are owed. Our Florida personal injury lawyers are ready to advocate tirelessly for you and your family so that you can get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
When you turn to Smith, Ball and Bez, you'll find a compassionate and approachable team. We genuinely care about you and your wellbeing, which is why we prioritize client communication and accessibility. As a client, you will work directly with your attorney throughout the legal process and will have access to our entire support staff. We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the guidance you need to navigate your recovery.
Our firm exclusively handles personal injury matters. By dedicating our practice to this singular area of law, we are able to focus all of our time, resources, and efforts on securing the best possible results for our clients. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice, slip and falls to defective products, we represent victims of all types of accidents, injuries, and catastrophic events. Our team has secured many million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, and we are ready to fight for you, too.
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury lawyer with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents, and slip & fall accidents. Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community. He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating process. An AV rating is Martindale's most prestigious peer review rating. It takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing.
Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication. This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice. Mr. Smith has further been featured in several legal publications, including Attorney at Law Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Palm Beach Illustrated.
Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney's competency and experience. Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills, and proficiency in civil trial law. It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified.
During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by a settlement agreement or jury verdict. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product. Contact Mr. Smith if you've been injured by the negligence of another.
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1998; Florida State University, B.S., Dean's List, 1995; United States Air Force Academy, 1993
Admission
1998, Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Palm Beach County Bar Association(Chair, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death CLE Committee & Member, Board of Directors, Northern County Section)
The Florida Bar(Member, Code and Rules of Evidence Committee)
Florida Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Palm Beach County Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Military
U.S. Air Force, 1991-1993
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury lawyer with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents, and slip & fall accidents. Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community. He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating process. An AV rating is Martindale's most prestigious peer review rating. It takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing.
Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication. This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice. Mr. Smith has further been featured in several legal publications, including Attorney at Law Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Palm Beach Illustrated.
Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney's competency and experience. Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills, and proficiency in civil trial law. It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified.
During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by a settlement agreement or jury verdict. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product. Contact Mr. Smith if you've been injured by the negligence of another.
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1998; Florida State University, B.S., Dean's List, 1995; United States Air Force Academy, 1993
Admission
1998, Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Palm Beach County Bar Association(Chair, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death CLE Committee & Member, Board of Directors, Northern County Section)
The Florida Bar(Member, Code and Rules of Evidence Committee)
Florida Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Palm Beach County Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Military
U.S. Air Force, 1991-1993
Marci Ball Elordi concentrates her practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims stemming from automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and trucking accidents, as well as medical malpractice and premises liability matters.Ms. Ball Elordi's legal experience is vast. Before representing victims of negligence, Ms. Ball Elordi gained valuable litigation experience working with a medical malpractice defense law firm representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. This familiarity of representation is of tremendous value to the clients she now serves.
Over the past two and a half decades, she has achieved millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for her clients, both in medical negligence and other personal injury matters. Ms. Ball Elordi has represented clients in a broad spectrum of cases, including the wrongful death of a newborn due to a doctor's failure to timely perform a cesarean section and a personal injury lawsuit where her client, a retired grandmother, sustained a traumatic brain injury when a negligent driver ran a red light, striking her broadside. Ms. Ball Elordi prides herself on providing personalized service to her clients by taking her clients' calls, promptly returning phone calls, emails and texts. She treats every client with compassion and respect, and works diligently to resolve their case favorably and as expeditiously as she can. She is a zealous advocate for her clients.
The Martindale Hubbell AV rating is the most prestigious peer review rating an attorney can receive. Ms. Ball Elordi has been awarded this rating that takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinion of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed on lawyers who exude extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Commercial Truck Accidents
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Education
University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, with Honors, 1996
Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1993
Admission
Florida 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2000
Middle and Northern Districts of Florida 2018
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
Florida Justice Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Board of Directors 2016-2017
Woman's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
League of Women's Voters, 2017 to present
Community Associations and Leadership Activities
Co-Chairperson: SunFest Risk Management Committee (2001-2005, 2014)
Vice-Chairman: American Heart Association Heart Walk (2006)
Palm Beach County School Uniform Initiative (2011-2012)
Awards & Honors
AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell
2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law
2019 Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyer Personal Injury Litigation
Marci Ball Elordi concentrates her practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims stemming from automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and trucking accidents, as well as medical malpractice and premises liability matters.Ms. Ball Elordi's legal experience is vast. Before representing victims of negligence, Ms. Ball Elordi gained valuable litigation experience working with a medical malpractice defense law firm representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. This familiarity of representation is of tremendous value to the clients she now serves.
Over the past two and a half decades, she has achieved millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for her clients, both in medical negligence and other personal injury matters. Ms. Ball Elordi has represented clients in a broad spectrum of cases, including the wrongful death of a newborn due to a doctor's failure to timely perform a cesarean section and a personal injury lawsuit where her client, a retired grandmother, sustained a traumatic brain injury when a negligent driver ran a red light, striking her broadside. Ms. Ball Elordi prides herself on providing personalized service to her clients by taking her clients' calls, promptly returning phone calls, emails and texts. She treats every client with compassion and respect, and works diligently to resolve their case favorably and as expeditiously as she can. She is a zealous advocate for her clients.
The Martindale Hubbell AV rating is the most prestigious peer review rating an attorney can receive. Ms. Ball Elordi has been awarded this rating that takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinion of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed on lawyers who exude extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Commercial Truck Accidents
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Education
University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, with Honors, 1996
Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1993
Admission
Florida 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2000
Middle and Northern Districts of Florida 2018
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
Florida Justice Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Board of Directors 2016-2017
Woman's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
League of Women's Voters, 2017 to present
Community Associations and Leadership Activities
Co-Chairperson: SunFest Risk Management Committee (2001-2005, 2014)
Vice-Chairman: American Heart Association Heart Walk (2006)
Palm Beach County School Uniform Initiative (2011-2012)
Awards & Honors
AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell
2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law
2019 Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyer Personal Injury Litigation
Nelson E. Baez is a Spanish-speaking attorney who focuses his practice on helping victims injured in car, bicycle, motorcycle and trucking accidents as well as wrongful death and premises liability cases. Nelson has been presenting cases to Palm Beach County juries since 2009. Before representing injured victims in negligence cases, Nelson was a prosecutor at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office. As a prosecutor, Nelson obtained guilty verdicts against defendants charged with DUI Manslaughter, Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm, and Attempted First Degree Murder, amongst many other crimes.
In 2013, Nelson began using his litigation experience to represent personal injury victims. Nelson's vast trial and litigation experience allow him to immediately and thoroughly investigate a case on behalf of his clients. By securing admissible evidence before its destroyed, Nelson is able to present his clients strongest case to ensure they receive the full compensation they deserve. As a personal injury lawyer Nelson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Nelson is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is one of the most prestigious peer review ratings an attorney can receive. This rating considers an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. This honor is only bestowed on lawyers who exemplify extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics. Since 2018, Nelson has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Additionally, Nelson has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 since 2016. As a prosecutor, Nelson was recognized in 2012 with the Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution from the Traffic Safety Committee of Palm Beach and 2011 as County Court Prosecutor of the Year.
Nelson's parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico. His family is deeply rooted in the practice of law on the island, highlighted by his grandfather (and mentor) who was an attorney for over 50 years in Aguadilla, and his great-grandfather who was a judge in Mayaguez. As a native Spanish speaker, Nelson has always sought opportunities to use his language skills. In law school, he interned at the law office of Moreno & de la Torre Abogados in Grenada Spain. In Palm Beach County, he serves on the board of the Guatemalan Mayan Center and is a past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association. As a Spanish speaker, Nelson can assist his Hispanic clients to understand and navigate their personal injury cases in their own language.
Nelson lives in North Palm Beach with his wife, two sons, and their dog named Coral.
Practice Areas
Wrongful death
Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Premises liability
Education
Stetson College of Law 2009
University of Central Florida 2006
Admission
Florida 2009
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida 2020
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
The Florida Bar
Board member Palm Beach County Justice Association
Board member of the Guatemalan Mayan Center
Past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association
Florida Justice Association
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Bench Bar Conference
2012-2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association
Languages
English
Spanish
Nelson E. Baez is a Spanish-speaking attorney who focuses his practice on helping victims injured in car, bicycle, motorcycle and trucking accidents as well as wrongful death and premises liability cases. Nelson has been presenting cases to Palm Beach County juries since 2009. Before representing injured victims in negligence cases, Nelson was a prosecutor at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office. As a prosecutor, Nelson obtained guilty verdicts against defendants charged with DUI Manslaughter, Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm, and Attempted First Degree Murder, amongst many other crimes.
In 2013, Nelson began using his litigation experience to represent personal injury victims. Nelson's vast trial and litigation experience allow him to immediately and thoroughly investigate a case on behalf of his clients. By securing admissible evidence before its destroyed, Nelson is able to present his clients strongest case to ensure they receive the full compensation they deserve. As a personal injury lawyer Nelson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Nelson is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is one of the most prestigious peer review ratings an attorney can receive. This rating considers an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. This honor is only bestowed on lawyers who exemplify extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics. Since 2018, Nelson has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Additionally, Nelson has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 since 2016. As a prosecutor, Nelson was recognized in 2012 with the Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution from the Traffic Safety Committee of Palm Beach and 2011 as County Court Prosecutor of the Year.
Nelson's parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico. His family is deeply rooted in the practice of law on the island, highlighted by his grandfather (and mentor) who was an attorney for over 50 years in Aguadilla, and his great-grandfather who was a judge in Mayaguez. As a native Spanish speaker, Nelson has always sought opportunities to use his language skills. In law school, he interned at the law office of Moreno & de la Torre Abogados in Grenada Spain. In Palm Beach County, he serves on the board of the Guatemalan Mayan Center and is a past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association. As a Spanish speaker, Nelson can assist his Hispanic clients to understand and navigate their personal injury cases in their own language.
Nelson lives in North Palm Beach with his wife, two sons, and their dog named Coral.
Practice Areas
Wrongful death
Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Premises liability
Education
Stetson College of Law 2009
University of Central Florida 2006
Admission
Florida 2009
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida 2020
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
The Florida Bar
Board member Palm Beach County Justice Association
Board member of the Guatemalan Mayan Center
Past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association
Florida Justice Association
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Bench Bar Conference
2012-2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association
Languages
English
Spanish
When you've been involved in a serious accident or harmed by the negligence of another, you need a legal team you can count on, one that will fight for you, your rights, and your recovery. At Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather, we understand just how important it is that you secure the full, fair compensation you are owed. Our Florida personal injury lawyers are ready to advocate tirelessly for you and your family so that you can get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
When you turn to Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather, you'll find a compassionate and approachable team. We genuinely care about you and your wellbeing, which is why we prioritize client communication and accessibility. As a client, you will work directly with your attorney throughout the legal process and will have access to our entire support staff. We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the guidance you need to navigate your recovery.
Our firm exclusively handles personal injury matters. By dedicating our practice to this singular area of law, we are able to focus all of our time, resources, and efforts on securing the best possible results for our clients. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice, slip and falls to defective products, we represent victims of all types of accidents, injuries, and catastrophic events. Our team has secured many million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, and we are ready to fight for you, too.
Main Office
4440 PGA Blvd., Suite 500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 500-4357
(561) 675-0841
-
Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
1641 SE Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 -
Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
1900 Glades Road
Suite 299
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Individuals & Families Statewide
When you've been involved in a serious accident or harmed by the negligence of another, you need a legal team you can count on, one that will fight for you, your rights, and your recovery. At Smith, Ball & Bez, we understand just how important it is that you secure the full, fair compensation you are owed. Our Florida personal injury lawyers are ready to advocate tirelessly for you and your family so that you can get back on your feet and move forward with your life.
When you turn to Smith, Ball and Bez, you'll find a compassionate and approachable team. We genuinely care about you and your wellbeing, which is why we prioritize client communication and accessibility. As a client, you will work directly with your attorney throughout the legal process and will have access to our entire support staff. We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the guidance you need to navigate your recovery.
Our firm exclusively handles personal injury matters. By dedicating our practice to this singular area of law, we are able to focus all of our time, resources, and efforts on securing the best possible results for our clients. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice, slip and falls to defective products, we represent victims of all types of accidents, injuries, and catastrophic events. Our team has secured many million- and multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts, and we are ready to fight for you, too.
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury lawyer with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents, and slip & fall accidents. Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community. He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating process. An AV rating is Martindale's most prestigious peer review rating. It takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing.
Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication. This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice. Mr. Smith has further been featured in several legal publications, including Attorney at Law Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Palm Beach Illustrated.
Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney's competency and experience. Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills, and proficiency in civil trial law. It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified.
During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by a settlement agreement or jury verdict. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product. Contact Mr. Smith if you've been injured by the negligence of another.
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1998; Florida State University, B.S., Dean's List, 1995; United States Air Force Academy, 1993
Admission
1998, Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Palm Beach County Bar Association(Chair, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death CLE Committee & Member, Board of Directors, Northern County Section)
The Florida Bar(Member, Code and Rules of Evidence Committee)
Florida Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Palm Beach County Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Military
U.S. Air Force, 1991-1993
Scott B. Smith is an accomplished Florida personal injury lawyer with many years of experience. He provides aggressive representation to individuals and families who have been injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, train accidents, aviation accidents, and slip & fall accidents. Scott also represents those injured by defective products and families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Mr. Smith is respected by his clients and those in the legal community. He has achieved an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating process. An AV rating is Martindale's most prestigious peer review rating. It takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics as well as confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed only upon lawyers who exude extraordinary legal capability and adhere to strict ethics while practicing.
Mr. Smith is also recognized as a Super Lawyer by the Florida Super Lawyers publication. This award is given to only five percent of the lawyers in Florida and demonstrates excellence in law practice. Mr. Smith has further been featured in several legal publications, including Attorney at Law Magazine, Best Lawyers, and Palm Beach Illustrated.
Scott Smith is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney's competency and experience. Certification identifies Mr. Smith as an attorney with extensive knowledge, skills, and proficiency in civil trial law. It distinguishes him as a specialist in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Of Florida's more than 80,000 attorneys, only about 4,200 are Board Certified.
During his career, Scott has resolved hundreds of cases by a settlement agreement or jury verdict. He has been lead counsel or co-counsel on numerous cases that resulted in settlements or jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His experience in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases allows him to offer quality representation to his clients who have been harmed in auto accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, elevator accidents, aviation accidents, commercial motor vehicle accidents or by a defective product. Contact Mr. Smith if you've been injured by the negligence of another.
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1998; Florida State University, B.S., Dean's List, 1995; United States Air Force Academy, 1993
Admission
1998, Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Palm Beach County Bar Association(Chair, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death CLE Committee & Member, Board of Directors, Northern County Section)
The Florida Bar(Member, Code and Rules of Evidence Committee)
Florida Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Palm Beach County Justice Association(Member, Board of Directors)
Military
U.S. Air Force, 1991-1993
Marci Ball Elordi concentrates her practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims stemming from automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and trucking accidents, as well as medical malpractice and premises liability matters.Ms. Ball Elordi's legal experience is vast. Before representing victims of negligence, Ms. Ball Elordi gained valuable litigation experience working with a medical malpractice defense law firm representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. This familiarity of representation is of tremendous value to the clients she now serves.
Over the past two and a half decades, she has achieved millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for her clients, both in medical negligence and other personal injury matters. Ms. Ball Elordi has represented clients in a broad spectrum of cases, including the wrongful death of a newborn due to a doctor's failure to timely perform a cesarean section and a personal injury lawsuit where her client, a retired grandmother, sustained a traumatic brain injury when a negligent driver ran a red light, striking her broadside. Ms. Ball Elordi prides herself on providing personalized service to her clients by taking her clients' calls, promptly returning phone calls, emails and texts. She treats every client with compassion and respect, and works diligently to resolve their case favorably and as expeditiously as she can. She is a zealous advocate for her clients.
The Martindale Hubbell AV rating is the most prestigious peer review rating an attorney can receive. Ms. Ball Elordi has been awarded this rating that takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinion of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed on lawyers who exude extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Commercial Truck Accidents
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Education
University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, with Honors, 1996
Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1993
Admission
Florida 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2000
Middle and Northern Districts of Florida 2018
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
Florida Justice Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Board of Directors 2016-2017
Woman's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
League of Women's Voters, 2017 to present
Community Associations and Leadership Activities
Co-Chairperson: SunFest Risk Management Committee (2001-2005, 2014)
Vice-Chairman: American Heart Association Heart Walk (2006)
Palm Beach County School Uniform Initiative (2011-2012)
Awards & Honors
AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell
2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law
2019 Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyer Personal Injury Litigation
Marci Ball Elordi concentrates her practice in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death claims stemming from automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and trucking accidents, as well as medical malpractice and premises liability matters.Ms. Ball Elordi's legal experience is vast. Before representing victims of negligence, Ms. Ball Elordi gained valuable litigation experience working with a medical malpractice defense law firm representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. This familiarity of representation is of tremendous value to the clients she now serves.
Over the past two and a half decades, she has achieved millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for her clients, both in medical negligence and other personal injury matters. Ms. Ball Elordi has represented clients in a broad spectrum of cases, including the wrongful death of a newborn due to a doctor's failure to timely perform a cesarean section and a personal injury lawsuit where her client, a retired grandmother, sustained a traumatic brain injury when a negligent driver ran a red light, striking her broadside. Ms. Ball Elordi prides herself on providing personalized service to her clients by taking her clients' calls, promptly returning phone calls, emails and texts. She treats every client with compassion and respect, and works diligently to resolve their case favorably and as expeditiously as she can. She is a zealous advocate for her clients.
The Martindale Hubbell AV rating is the most prestigious peer review rating an attorney can receive. Ms. Ball Elordi has been awarded this rating that takes into account an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinion of members of the bar and the judiciary. This honor is bestowed on lawyers who exude extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Commercial Truck Accidents
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Education
University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, with Honors, 1996
Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1993
Admission
Florida 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2000
Middle and Northern Districts of Florida 2018
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
Florida Justice Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Board of Directors 2016-2017
Woman's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
League of Women's Voters, 2017 to present
Community Associations and Leadership Activities
Co-Chairperson: SunFest Risk Management Committee (2001-2005, 2014)
Vice-Chairman: American Heart Association Heart Walk (2006)
Palm Beach County School Uniform Initiative (2011-2012)
Awards & Honors
AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell
2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law
2019 Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyer Personal Injury Litigation
Nelson E. Baez is a Spanish-speaking attorney who focuses his practice on helping victims injured in car, bicycle, motorcycle and trucking accidents as well as wrongful death and premises liability cases. Nelson has been presenting cases to Palm Beach County juries since 2009. Before representing injured victims in negligence cases, Nelson was a prosecutor at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office. As a prosecutor, Nelson obtained guilty verdicts against defendants charged with DUI Manslaughter, Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm, and Attempted First Degree Murder, amongst many other crimes.
In 2013, Nelson began using his litigation experience to represent personal injury victims. Nelson's vast trial and litigation experience allow him to immediately and thoroughly investigate a case on behalf of his clients. By securing admissible evidence before its destroyed, Nelson is able to present his clients strongest case to ensure they receive the full compensation they deserve. As a personal injury lawyer Nelson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Nelson is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is one of the most prestigious peer review ratings an attorney can receive. This rating considers an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. This honor is only bestowed on lawyers who exemplify extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics. Since 2018, Nelson has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Additionally, Nelson has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 since 2016. As a prosecutor, Nelson was recognized in 2012 with the Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution from the Traffic Safety Committee of Palm Beach and 2011 as County Court Prosecutor of the Year.
Nelson's parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico. His family is deeply rooted in the practice of law on the island, highlighted by his grandfather (and mentor) who was an attorney for over 50 years in Aguadilla, and his great-grandfather who was a judge in Mayaguez. As a native Spanish speaker, Nelson has always sought opportunities to use his language skills. In law school, he interned at the law office of Moreno & de la Torre Abogados in Grenada Spain. In Palm Beach County, he serves on the board of the Guatemalan Mayan Center and is a past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association. As a Spanish speaker, Nelson can assist his Hispanic clients to understand and navigate their personal injury cases in their own language.
Nelson lives in North Palm Beach with his wife, two sons, and their dog named Coral.
Practice Areas
Wrongful death
Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Premises liability
Education
Stetson College of Law 2009
University of Central Florida 2006
Admission
Florida 2009
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida 2020
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
The Florida Bar
Board member Palm Beach County Justice Association
Board member of the Guatemalan Mayan Center
Past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association
Florida Justice Association
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Bench Bar Conference
2012-2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association
Languages
English
Spanish
Nelson E. Baez is a Spanish-speaking attorney who focuses his practice on helping victims injured in car, bicycle, motorcycle and trucking accidents as well as wrongful death and premises liability cases. Nelson has been presenting cases to Palm Beach County juries since 2009. Before representing injured victims in negligence cases, Nelson was a prosecutor at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office. As a prosecutor, Nelson obtained guilty verdicts against defendants charged with DUI Manslaughter, Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm, and Attempted First Degree Murder, amongst many other crimes.
In 2013, Nelson began using his litigation experience to represent personal injury victims. Nelson's vast trial and litigation experience allow him to immediately and thoroughly investigate a case on behalf of his clients. By securing admissible evidence before its destroyed, Nelson is able to present his clients strongest case to ensure they receive the full compensation they deserve. As a personal injury lawyer Nelson has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Nelson is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is one of the most prestigious peer review ratings an attorney can receive. This rating considers an attorney's ability and ethics, as well as the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. This honor is only bestowed on lawyers who exemplify extraordinary legal proficiency and adhere to a strict code of ethics. Since 2018, Nelson has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Florida. Additionally, Nelson has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 under 40 since 2016. As a prosecutor, Nelson was recognized in 2012 with the Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution from the Traffic Safety Committee of Palm Beach and 2011 as County Court Prosecutor of the Year.
Nelson's parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico. His family is deeply rooted in the practice of law on the island, highlighted by his grandfather (and mentor) who was an attorney for over 50 years in Aguadilla, and his great-grandfather who was a judge in Mayaguez. As a native Spanish speaker, Nelson has always sought opportunities to use his language skills. In law school, he interned at the law office of Moreno & de la Torre Abogados in Grenada Spain. In Palm Beach County, he serves on the board of the Guatemalan Mayan Center and is a past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association. As a Spanish speaker, Nelson can assist his Hispanic clients to understand and navigate their personal injury cases in their own language.
Nelson lives in North Palm Beach with his wife, two sons, and their dog named Coral.
Practice Areas
Wrongful death
Auto accidents
Trucking accidents
Premises liability
Education
Stetson College of Law 2009
University of Central Florida 2006
Admission
Florida 2009
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida 2020
Member: Professional Associations & Leadership Activities
The Florida Bar
Board member Palm Beach County Justice Association
Board member of the Guatemalan Mayan Center
Past President of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association
Florida Justice Association
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Bench Bar Conference
2012-2013 Co-Chair of the Criminal Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association
Languages
English
Spanish
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