LaTravia Smith
Daytona Beach
Summary
Dedicated and experienced attorney with an extensive background in legal research and writing. Multifaceted, detailed oriented leader, with proven expertise in verbal and written communication.
Experienced with complex litigation processes, delivering impactful legal strategies that resolve multifaceted disputes effectively. Utilizes advanced negotiation techniques and legal analysis to benefit clients. Track record of developing comprehensive risk management plans and maintaining high client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Partner
Phillips Perez, P.A.
05.2023 - Current
- Litigation Partner managing extensive and broad civil litigation workload from inception to final disposition.
- Supervise, train and support litigation associates.
- Manage daily workload of 40-50 cases.
- Handle over 40 mediations with 90% settlement rate.
- Develop and implement discovery plans.
- Take and defend depositions with precision.
- Oversee complex, document-intensive cases.
- Prepare for trial proceedings with thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Frequent court appearances (virtual and in-person).
- Draft and manage pleadings, dispositive motions and trial related documents.
- Consult with adjusters, litigation specialists and experts to develop tailored litigation plans.
- Participate in depositions of corporate representatives, plaintiffs, and experts, examinations under oath, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
- Maintain frequent client contact throughout litigation.
- Successfully drafted and argued seven (7) motions for summary judgment.
Partner
Quintairos, Preito, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed extensive and broad civil litigation workload from inception to final disposition.
- Supervised, trained and supported litigation associates.
- Represented various insurance carriers defending first party property and automobile negligence.
- Assisted insurance carriers investigating fraudulent and misrepresented claims.
- Drafted and managed pleadings, dispositive motions and trial related documents.
- Consulted with adjusters, litigation specialists and experts to develop tailored litigation plans.
- Participated in depositions of corporate representatives, plaintiffs, experts, examinations under oath, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
- Maintained frequent client and carrier contact throughout all matters.
Associate Attorney
Quintairos, Preito, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Represented various insurance carriers defending first party property, automobile negligence, and bad faith claims.
- Assisted insurance carriers investigating fraudulent and misrepresented claims.
- Drafted and managed pleadings, dispositive motions and trial related documents.
- Consulted with adjusters, litigation specialists and experts to develop tailored litigation plans.
- Participated in depositions of corporate representatives, plaintiffs, experts, examinations under oath, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
- Maintained frequent client and carrier contact throughout all matters.
Associate Attorney
Cole, Scott, & Kissane
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Attended hearings, depositions, examinations under oath and mediations.
- Managed pleadings, discovery, and motion practice.
- Consulted with adjusters, litigation specialists and experts to develop tailored litigation plans.
- Attended hearings, depositions, examinations under oath and mediations.
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender Tenth Judicial Circuit
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Represented indigent clients under criminal prosecution.
- Researched, drafted and argued case-specific motions to dismiss, motions in limine, and various protective motions.
- Conducted over 15 Pretrial conferences with state attorneys and judges, interviewed witness to determine extent of the allegations and negotiated pleas agreements with state attorneys.
- 11 First chair trials (7 not guilty; 2 judgment of acquittals, 1 nolle prosequi, 1 guilty); 1 bench trial resulting in judgment of acquittal.
Adjunct Professor
Warner University
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Instructed students in Business Law, Criminal Law, Negotiations, and Conflict Management.
- Authored a proposed curriculum to teach students about the intersection of law, business, negotiations, legal research and writing and personal development.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in timely manner.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course material.
- Created innovative syllabuses.
- Earned excellent student evaluations.
- Attended faculty meetings to help develop additional programs for students.
Education
Environmental Law LL.M. -
Vermont Law School
Burlington, Vermont03.2021
Juris Doctor Graduate, cum laude -
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University College of Law
Orlando, Florida05.2017
Study Abroad -
Stetson University College of Law
Granada, Spain06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida12.2011
Skills
- Customer relationship building
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Arbitration and litigation
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Litigation
- Analytical skills
- Strong advocacy
- Legal analysis
Publications
- LAW OF WATER RESOURCE UTILIZATION: IMPACT OF FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, LaTravia Smith and Robert Abrams, 2018.
- The “Fowl” Practice of Humane Labeling: Proposed Amendments to Federal Standards Governing Chicken Welfare and Poultry Labeling Practices, American University Washington College of Law Sustainable Development Law and Policy, peer reviewed, 2017.
- Use of Alternative Fines Act to Maximize FIFRA Penalty, ABA, 07/01/16, 17, 3.
- Addressing Environmental Contamination Through Market Regulations: Comparative Lessons from the United States and the European Union, 7 J. SUSTAINABLE DEV’T L. & POL’Y, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria, peer reviewed, 2016.
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 09/01/17, 1002838
- Middle District of Florida, 01/01/18
Timeline
Litigation Partner
Phillips Perez, P.A.
05.2023 - Current
Partner
Quintairos, Preito, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
03.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Attorney
Quintairos, Preito, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
05.2020 - 03.2022
Associate Attorney
Cole, Scott, & Kissane
10.2019 - 05.2020
Adjunct Professor
Warner University
03.2018 - 03.2019
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender Tenth Judicial Circuit
03.2017 - 10.2019
Juris Doctor Graduate, cum laude -
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University College of Law
Study Abroad -
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Indian River State College
Environmental Law LL.M. -
Vermont Law School
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