- Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- J.D.
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- B.B.A.
Bradley Guy Smith
Biography
Bradley Guy Smith graduated from Lakeland High School with Honors in 1988. He received a full athletic scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky, where he was a starting quarterback during 2 seasons of SEC college football. He was also a three-year academic All-SEC selection. After a successful football career, Brad was inducted into the Lakeland High School Dreadnaught Hall of Fame.
Mr. Smith attended Law School at Regent University. During this time, he lived in Madrid, Spain, where he learned to speak Spanish. In 1995, he began his law practice, and since that time, he has exclusively represented the rights of injured workers. Currently, he handles a variety of State and Federal actions, including Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers’ Compensation, and Federal ADA / EEOC claims.
He enjoys integrating modern laws, such as ADA / EEOC, with State Workers’ Compensation laws, to comprehensively protect American Rights for his clients. He has given State-wide presentations on a variety of topics, including annual case law updates for fellow members of the Claimant’s Bar. He is a Board Certified specialist in Workers’ Compensation, and a Board Member of the Florida Workers’ Advocates.
He has personally tried over 750 cases, in front of over 30 Judges from Pensacola to Miami. He has been a part of over 150 appeals with significant decisions that positively impact workers around the State.
In addition to his law practice, he and his wife, Nicolette Tsambis, have five children. They enjoy being active in their children’s lives and participating in their growth.
Mr. Smith also created the retail store, the Dollarmarket, and is a successful developer with numerous projects currently growing and underway. He has a landscape/management company that manages a variety of commercial retail centers and developments. In the past, he has been the chair for the Lakeland High School Booster Club annual golf tournament (7 years), had a BBQ cooking team in the Pig Festival of Central Florida (a Polk County Rite of Passage), and had a Christmas Float in the Lakeland Christmas Parade (receiving Best Original Float of 2016).
He also participates in a variety of community events, including the Hispanic Festival in October each year, and sponsors a variety of youth organizations throughout Polk and Hillsborough Counties.
His passion remains representing injured workers and finding ways to get the best medical care, working side by side with people to protect and advance their individual best interests.
Education
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1995
Classes & Seminars
- The Florida Bar’s Advanced Professionalism Seminar, Panel member
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Florida Workers’ Advocates
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified in Workers’ Compensation, Florida Bar
Phone calls were returned timely. I was kept informed of my case and my questions were answered. The staff was professional, courteous, concerned and caring. Overall my experience with this law firm was good and I would recommend them to a friend.
- Rhonda D.
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- Thomas B.Everyone who I had the pleasure in talking to or email correspondence has been great and professional. Thank you all for the good service.
- Elixsandra F.Everyone in the office was always helpful and did everything to help up on the case.
- Thomas D.I appreciate all the work you all did. I will recommended Brad Smith and Smith, Feddeler & Smith to anyone who is looking for good legal help.
- Robert S.I would like to thank Mr. Feddeler and the Law Firm for their help in my workers; compensation case. I want to especially thank Julie for being such a special lady and for have such a patient and wonderful personality and manners. She kept me informed of what was going on and answered all my questions when I needed them.
- Stanley E.I am thankful with the firm and staff for always being so courteous and helpful with my case and with me. You guys helped me every step of the way and I am glad I chose your firm to represent me. Thank you for all you do!
- A Montalvo.Everyone that was involved with my case was awesome! No complaints. Hope I never need to get a lawyer again, but if I did I would choose this Law Firm. So thank you!
- Juanita B.I was bit by a Pit Bull in the face in May of 2016. The injuries I suffered was a fractures nose and teeth marks to the nose and under my lip. I chose Smith, Feddeler because they had a great reputation on line. They were very compassionate, very sympathetic and very respectful of the situation I was going through. The attorney was very sincere and staff always responsive and available when I needed. I would definitely recommend Smith, Feddeler & Smith. Kevin Balentine was very helpful and efficient.
- Lauren M.If you ever want a good attorney who is going to fight and advocate for injured workers and knows the law of workers’ comp in the State of Florida, please contact Brad at Smith, Feddeler & Smith. I assure you they will fight for your rights and you will come out victorious, and you will be able to tell somebody else like I’m telling you.
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