Christopher J. Smith

Christopher J. Smith is a highly respected Mount Dora attorney and co-founder of Smith & Frye, P.A. With more than four decades of legal experience, he is dedicated to representing clients in family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. Known for his integrity, professionalism, and deep commitment to client service, Mr. Smith has earned a reputation as a trusted advocate for individuals and families across Florida.

Mr. Smith earned his J.D., cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law after studying at the University of Oxford, England. During law school, he received multiple academic honors, including selection to the Florida State University Law Review and induction into the Order of the Coif. His educational excellence laid the foundation for a distinguished legal career marked by precision, diligence, and compassion in every case he handles.

Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® Preeminent™ rating for over 30 consecutive years and has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers™ magazine. He has also held numerous leadership roles within The Florida Bar and the Lake County legal community, including President of the Lake County Bar Association and Chair of the Florida Bar Fifth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee.

Although Christopher J. Smith has argued death penalty cases before the Florida Supreme Court, his current practice focuses on complex family law and estate matters involving significant business and financial issues. Alongside his daughter and law partner, Kaely Smith Frye, he continues to provide strategic, results-driven representation for clients while maintaining the firm’s long-standing commitment to excellence and community service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner/Attorney, Smith & Frye P.A.
• President, Lake County Bar Association (1995)
• Chairman, The Florida Bar, Fifth Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law committee (2000)
• Chairman, Lake County Bar and Bench committee (1997)
• President, Lake County Family Law Bar (2004)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Florida State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Florida
  Bachelor of Arts

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