Attorney J. Layne Smith is an experienced, aggressive AV rated
civil trial and criminal defense attorney
and he is a member of each federal district court in the state.
J. Layne Smith, a premium fraud lawyer, is a founding member of Smith, Brooks & Masterson,
PL. Mr. Smith has over 22 years experience as a trial lawyer, and he and his partners, Joseph
Brooks and Steve Masterson, have over 75 years of trial experience. Smith, Brooks & Masterson,
PL tries cases in all state and federal courts, and in administrative forums throughout Florida.
Mr. Smith also has experience working with organizations like the National Council on
Compensation Insurance. The firm is highly experienced in handling civil, administrative, and
criminal trials, including workers compensation premium disputes. The firm, on occasion, tries
cases in other states too. Each individual lawyer, and the firm, is rated “AV” by
Martindale-Hubble, based upon the peer reviews of other attorneys and judges. This is the
highest rating available to a lawyer, or to a law firm.
A highly qualified premium fraud lawyer from Smith, Brooks & Masterson PL is available to
assist you with your particular case. |