Overview
Experience
Awards
News & Videos
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
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” “Lawyer of the Year,” Litigation, Real Estate, 2017, 2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation, Construction, 2012-2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, 2012-2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation, 2013-2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation, Real Estate, 2013-2024
- 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 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
- Oct 5, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated for 2021
- Sep 3, 2021 Eight Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Featured In The 2021 Business Edition of Best Lawyers® “The Litigation Issue”
- Aug 19, 2021 37 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America© 2022
- Aug 29, 2019 7 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Featured In The Best Lawyers In America© 2020 “Litigation Issue”
- Aug 15, 2019 33 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed in the Best Lawyers in America© 2020
- Nov 8, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2018 Legal Leaders
- Sep 12, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Supports the 2018 Annual Florida Outdoor Advertising Association’s Convention
- Aug 15, 2018 35 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
- 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
- Sep 27, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Supports The 2017 Annual Florida Outdoor Advertising Association’s (FOAA) Convention
- Aug 14, 2017 34 Attorneys from Greenspoon Marder Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
- Feb 15, 2017 Eight Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers Business Edition 2017
- Nov 26, 2016 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2016 Legal Leaders
- Aug 15, 2016 Two Greenspoon Marder Shareholders Selected as “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for 2017
- Aug 15, 2016 32 Attorneys from Greenspoon Marder Listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2017
- Aug 17, 2015 25 Greenspoon Marder Law Attorneys Listed Among 2016 Best Lawyers in America
- Aug 21, 2014 Twenty-Three Greenspoon Marder Law Attorneys Listed Among Best Lawyers in America in 2015
- Aug 21, 2013 Twenty-Three Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed Among Best Lawyers in America in 2014
- Jun 13, 2013 26 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed Among Florida Super Lawyers
- Nov 1, 2012 Greenspoon Marder Named Among the 2013 “Best Law Firms”
- Aug 23, 2012 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America® 2013
- Jun 14, 2012 South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2012