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Michael L. Smith is a board-certified health law attorney in Altamonte Springs, Florida, representing physicians and other healthcare providers in a wide range of legal matters. Michael L. Smith is a highly experienced lawyer who is board certified in health law by The Florida Bar. Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, he specializes in representing physicians and other healthcare providers in various legal areas such as business, corporate, transactional, regulatory, and administrative health law matters. One of his key practice areas includes defending professional licenses and handling Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations. He is also skilled in contract preparation and negotiation, as well as providing legal opinions on complex healthcare transactions. Additionally, he assists clients in the sale or purchase of physician practices and addresses a multitude of other healthcare legal issues. His client base is diverse and includes physicians, nurses, dentists, independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs), durable medical equipment (DME) companies, home health agencies, temporary nursing agencies, nursing homes, medical staffing companies, medical clinics, and other healthcare providers. Prior to focusing on health law, Mr. Smith worked as a litigation attorney in a prominent insurance defense firm in Tampa. He brings a unique perspective to his practice, as he has been a registered respiratory therapist since 1981 and still holds an active license in Florida in that field. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Smith has been actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc., from 2003 to 2009, and the Executive Committee from 2006 to 2009. Overall, Michael L. Smith is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who is committed to providing high-quality legal representation to healthcare professionals in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and beyond.

Legal Issues

Business Law
Health Care Law
Employment Law
Arbitration & Mediation

Certificates

Board Certified in Health Law
The Florida Bar

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Florida Jurdictions
Florida
Since 1998
Florida Jurdictions
Florida
Experience
  • Senior Lawyer
    The Health Law Office
    2003
  • Lawyer
    LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL L. SMITH, P.A.,
    2000
Education
Stetson University College of Law Education School Logo
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. (1998) | Juris Doctor
Graduation year: 1998
Nova Southeastern University Education School Logo
Nova Southeastern University
B.S. (1994) | Professional Management
Graduation year: 1994
Associations
The Florida Bar Professional Association
The Florida Bar
Board Certified in Health Law
Current
The American Association of Respiratory Care Professional Association
The American Association of Respiratory Care
has membership
Current
The Florida Society of Respiratory Care Professional Association
The Florida Society of Respiratory Care
has membership
Current
The Orange County Bar Association Professional Association
The Orange County Bar Association
has membership
Current
The Seminole County Bar Association Professional Association
The Seminole County Bar Association
has membership
Current
American Bar Association Professional Association
American Bar Association
has membership
Current
The American Health Lawyers Association Professional Association
The American Health Lawyers Association
has membership
Current
National Board of Respiratory Care Professional Association
National Board of Respiratory Care
has membership
Current
The Florida Bar Professional Association
The Florida Bar
has membership
1998 - Current
Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc. Professional Association
Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc.
Executive Committee
2006 - 2009
Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc. Professional Association
Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc.
Board of Directors
2003 - 2009
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