Christopher D. Smith, Sr., Esq. received his B.A. in government and economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) in 1998 and his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) in 2001. A long-time resident of Florida, Mr. Smith also graduated from Pine View School in Sarasota. He is a member of the bars of Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to practice in the United States Courts of the Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida, as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Christopher is certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.  Mr. Smith is also a registered investment adviser and principal of Waterside Investment Advisers LLC, which manages portfolios for long duration family trusts.

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Christopher started his career with the international law firm of Dechert LLP in 2001, working as an associate in the securities law division.  He became a member of the Florida Bar in 2002 and returned to Florida in 2005 to open his current practice.  His practice areas include trust administration, civil litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, personal injury, estate planning, and probate.  Outside of work, Mr. Smith is a high school football official, golfer, Rays fan, and father of three.

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