Welcome to the Law Office of Christopher D. Smith, your Sarasota Attorney.

SmithLaw is a general practice law firm located in Sarasota, representing clients throughout the State of Florida. We offer a broad array of services in multiple practice areas, serving individuals, estates and small business. Our attorneys and paralegals place enormous emphasis on customer service and believe our greatest asset is a satisfied client.

SmithLaw offers some free initial consultations, and we charge competitive rates. As a small firm, we are able to offer our clients efficient, personalized service, with a team approach to every case. At SmithLaw, we strive to respond to every phone call or email promptly. Our experience has been that most clients appreciate and prefer the close, informal relationship our firm offers.

With our mix of practice areas, our mission at SmithLaw is to represent our clients for life. Call or email us today to discover SmithLaw.

Christopher D. Smith received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) and his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.). A long-time resident of Florida, Mr. Smith also graduated from Pine View School in Sarasota. He is a member of the bars of Florida, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to practice in the Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida. Christopher is also certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

Christopher started his career with the international law firm of Dechert LLP in 2001, working as an associate in the securities law division.  He became a member of the Florida Bar in 2002, and returned to Florida in 2005 to open a small practice.  His practice areas include bankruptcy, civil litigation, personal injury, debt mitigation, estate planning, probate, guardianship and real estate.  Outside of work, Mr. Smith is a high school football official, an avid boater and golfer, Rays fan, and father of three.

John G. Beggan received a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL. During law school, John worked in two different personal injury law firms and now, as a member of the Florida Bar, focuses his work on personal injury law. After living in Miami, Chicago, New Jersey, Toronto, Canada and Missouri in his lifetime, John is excited to call the west coast of Florida his home. He enjoys playing soccer and golf and going to the beach in his free time and remains a loyal fan to his Missouri Tigers.

Marci Toomey graduated summa cum laude from Kaplan University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree. Marci has worked in the legal field since 2007 focusing on bankruptcy law. She is a member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group and is a Florida Registered Paralegal. She is a Florida native and in her free time likes to fish with her husband Mark and daughter Sage.

Monica Ischinger is a dedicated and committed real estate paralegal who specializes in both residential and commercial real estate. She is certified as a real estate paralegal who has been handling real estate closings since 2000. Her energy and unmistakable knowledge of the real estate process make her an ideal closer for her clients.

Monica is an outdoor enthusiast who is very active and when she is not watching sports she is playing them!