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Avera & Smith

Florida's Premier Injury Law Firm

★★★★★4.9(178 verified reviews)70 years in practice🗣 English, Spanish💳 No fee unless we recover📍 Ocala, FL
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$250M+
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About Avera & Smith

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Because every legal matter involves unique facts and circumstances, you should contact the law firm directly for advice regarding your specific situation. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and the results achieved in one case do not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained in other matters. References to "no fee unless we recover" or similar language apply only to attorney's fees. Attorney’s fees are calculated as a percentage of the gross recovery obtained before the deduction of case costs, expenses, or other amounts owed by the client.

Recognition

  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Board Certified Civil Trial

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Verified client reviews

4.9

★★★★★

178 verified reviews

  • ★★★★★Verified client2026-02-23

    I highly recommend the law office of Avera and Smith. Lance Avera demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and dedication throughout my case. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions with patience, and made sure I felt confident and informed every step of the way. I especially want to recognize Dana who's outstanding support and professionalism made a treme

    Dean Pagliari

  • ★★★★★Verified client2026-07-01

    I can’t say enough good things about Avera & Smith. From the very beginning, everyone in the office was professional, helpful, and genuinely cared about my case. Lance Avera made the legal process much less stressful by taking the time to answer my questions, explain my options, and keep me informed every step of the way. A special thank you to Dana, who was absolutely amazing to work with. She w

    Katie McConnell

  • ★★★★★Verified client2026-06-19

    I highly recommend Lance Avera and Dana Dorlouis at Avera & Smith. They made the entire process after my car accident simple and stress free. Communication was great, they kept me informed every step of the way, and worked hard to make sure I was fairly reimbursed. If you’re looking for knowledgeable attorneys who genuinely care about, Lance and Dana are top notch. Thank you both for making such

    Drewenna Davis

  • ★★★★★Verified client2026-07-08

    So grateful to Brad Willard and the Avera & Smith team for guiding me every step of the way after my car accident. Brad helped make a challenging situation more manageable. . . proactively reaching out to review next steps and answering all of my questions in a timely manner. His knowledge of the law combined with his empathy made him exactly the kind of lawyer I needed to get a much desired resol

    Cathy Locklear

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Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL

Gainesville, FL

2814 SW 13th St · Gainesville, FL · 32608

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