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Attorney Meredith Pitts Smith

Meredith Pitts Smith

  • Attorney

Practice Areas:

  • Estate Planning

Biography

Meredith Pitts Smith is a seventh generation Floridian and a third generation Orlando attorney.  Meredith received her Bachelor of Science degree in biological studies from Florida State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Mortar Board Honor society, an Honor Studies Graduate, and on the Dean’s List.  Meredith then attended Florida State University for law school where she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Honor Society and on the Dean’s List.  During law school Meredith was able to intern at the Second Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office where she developed her interest in litigation. 

After graduation Meredith accepted a job with the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.  During her employment, Meredith tried over 150 jury and non-jury trials ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies, served as a DUI/domestic violence specialist and sat second chair on an attempted murder trial.  After her time with the State Attorney’s Office, Meredith was able to work alongside her father, Hon. Neal P. Pitts, until his appointment as an administrative judge of workers’ compensation.  Of note during their practice together was voiding a ten million dollar trust that was obtained through fraud.  

Meredith is a member of the Florida Bar, United States District Court for the Middle District Court of Florida and the Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers.  Her areas of practice are broad and include: complex personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, automobile negligence and wrongful death; complex civil litigation; probate; guardianship; criminal defense; family law and appellate work.

Education

  • Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
    • Juris Doctorate - 12/2003
    • Honors: Dean's List
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
    • B.S. - 2001
    • Honors: Dean's List
    • Honors: Florida Merit Scholarship Recipient
    • Honors: Honors Studies Graduate
    • Major: Biological Sciences

Bar Admission

  • Florida, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2011

Classes & Seminars

  • Introduction to Criminal Law, Middle School

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Teen Court
  • Guardian ad Litem, 2002 to 2003

Past Positions

  • State Attorney's Office, 9th Judicial Circuit, Assistant State Attorney, 03/2004 to 03/2007
  • Pitts Law Group, Associate Attorney, 04/2007 to 10/2009
  • State Attorney's Office, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Certified Legal Intern, 05/2003 to 08/2003

Fraternities or Sororities

  • Pi Beta Phi
  • Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
  • Mortar Board

Professional Associations

  • Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers