Overview
Experience
Awards
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Glenn N. Smith is an experienced trial lawyer concentrating in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Much of Mr. Smith’s practice is focused on the representation of clients involved in or related to real estate development. Thus, he has prepared and tried numerous cases on matters such as:
- Contract Disputes
- Zoning and Land Use
- Business Disputes and Business Torts
- Professional Malpractice
- Construction Defects
- Bid Protests
In these matters, Mr. Smith has represented such clients as builders/developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and lenders. He is also experienced in general commercial matters and administrative law.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr Smith was Assistant Attorney General with the Civil Division, Florida Department of Legal Affairs.
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Education
- J.D., Florida State University School of Law, Honors, 1973
- B.A., Valdosta State College, 1968
Professional and Community Involvement
- American Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Broward County Bar Association, Member
- The Florida Bar
- Administrative and Local Governmental Law Section, Member
- Trial Lawyers Section, Member
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers®, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation – Construction Law; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Real Estate, 2024-2025
- U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers®, “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation – Real Estate, 2017, 2023
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Real Estate, 2013-2023
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation – Construction Law; Litigation – Land Use & Zoning, 2012-2023
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyers” 2021 & 2022
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent®
- Super Lawyers magazine, Florida “Super Lawyers,” Construction Litigation, 2008-2013
- The American Lawyer magazine, “Top Rated Lawyers,” 2012
News
- Aug 15, 2024 56 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
- Aug 17, 2023 Three Greenspoon Marder Partners Are Recipients of The Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyers of the Year” Awards 2024
- Oct 1, 2022 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated for 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 48 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America® 2023
- Nov 14, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2018 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Nov 3, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2017 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Aug 15, 2016 Two Greenspoon Marder Shareholders Selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for 2017