Sean M. Smith

Sean Smith is an associate in the West Palm Beach Office of Shutts & Bowen, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. Sean focuses his practice on the areas of business, real estate, and construction litigation. Sean has experience handling a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal court, including real estate litigation, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, construction disputes, and other commercial litigation matters.

Prior to joining Shutts & Bowen, Sean practiced at a statewide litigation firm where he handled construction defect and general liability matters. Sean also served as a Judicial Intern at the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court in West Palm Beach. Sean was awarded the Pro Bono Certificate while attending the University of Florida Levin College of Law. For his service to the university, Sean was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame.

EDUCATION:

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
  • Vice President, Florida Blue Key
  • Associate Justice, University of Florida Supreme Court of the Student Body
  • Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing / Appellate Advocacy
  • Pro Bono Certificate
• University of Florida Hough Graduate School of Business, M.A., International Business, 2011
• University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, 2010
  • President, Interfraternity Council

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES:

• Palm Beach County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
• Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court
• Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• South Florida Phi Delta Theta Alumni Club