Christopher D. Smith, Sr., Esq. is a highly accomplished attorney with an impressive academic background. He earned his B.A. in government and economics with magna cum laude honors from Harvard University in 1998 and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University in 2001. A proud resident of Florida, Mr. Smith is also an alumnus of Pine View School in Sarasota. He holds membership in the bars of Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Furthermore, he is admitted to practice in the United States Courts of the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida, as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Notably, Christopher is certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification and serves as a registered investment adviser and principal of Waterside Investment Advisers LLC, overseeing portfolios for long-term family trusts.
Mr. Smith embarked on his legal career in 2001 with the esteemed international law firm Dechert LLP, where he worked as an associate specializing in securities law. In 2002, he became a member of the Florida Bar and, in 2005, returned to Florida to establish his current practice. His legal expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including trust administration, civil litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, personal injury, estate planning, and probate.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Smith is a dedicated high school football official, an avid golfer, a passionate Tampa Bay Rays fan, and a devoted father of three.
