Brendan P. Smith

Brendan is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice on the defense of auto manufacturers in all stages of their warranty litigation from pre-suit, arbitration and jury trials. Additionally, he represents insurance carriers in coverage disputes and alleged bad faith actions. Many of the coverage disputes involves windstorm claims, interior water damage claims, mold claims and remediation claims. 

Brendan started his career as a public defender in Miami-Dade County, where he gained extensive courtroom and trial experience. He later went on to work at a civil defense firm where he eventually became a named partner. While there, he defended many major American and European automotive companies in both state and federal court, as well as at the administrative level. Brendan has tried cases throughout the state of Florida on behalf of his clients. 

Brendan received his Juris Doctorate from Saint Thomas University and his Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of William and Mary.