Geoffrey D. Smith geoff@smithlawtlh.com

Geoffrey Smith

Biographical Summary:  Geoffrey D. Smith has over 24 years of attorney experience in the areas of health care law, environmental law, administrative law, general civil litigation, and corporate law.  Prior to entering private law practice he served as a senior counsel for the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and was a founder of that Agency’s complex litigation team.  He was a partner in the law firm of Blank, Meenan & Smith where he practiced for 15 years, before founding Smith & Associates.  He is an “AV” rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell. 

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Government, Florida State University, Magna Cum Laude; J.D.- Florida State University, College of Law, Magna Cum Laude;

Key Practice Areas:           
Health Care Law:
      Certificate of Need litigation
      Facility Licensure and regulation
      Professional Licensing and Disciplinary Proceedings
      Reimbursement Disputes
      Starke Law; Medicaid/Medicare Fraud and Abuse Issues
      Federal EMTALA; Florida Access to Emergency Medicine
      Mergers and Acquisitions
      Change in Ownership (CHOW) proceedings General Legal Representation of Hospitals, Hospices, Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, Pharmacies, Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Dentists, and other health care providers and professionals.
Environmental Law:
      Environmental Resource Permitting
      Marina Permitting, Dock Permitting
      Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation; RCRA
      Groundwater Contamination and Cleanup; CERCLA
      Petroleum Storage Tank Regulation              Surface Water Quality Regulation; TMDL
      Stormwater Regulation
      General Environmental Permitting and Enforcement Issues
Land Use:
      Local Planning and Zoning Commission Proceedings
      Land Development Regulations and Disputes       City and County Commission Appeals
      Comprehensive Planning Amendments
      Bert Harris Property Rights Act Proceedings
      Administrative Law:
      Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) , Formal Proceedings
      Bid Protests and Public Procurement Disputes
      Rule Challenge Proceedings
      Rule Development Proceedings
      Section 120.57 Proceedings
Governmental Relations:
      Executive Branch Registered Lobbyist
      Agency for Health Care Administration
      Department of Environmental Protection
      Department of Health
      Department of Transportation
      Agency for Persons with Disabilities
      Department of Children and Families
      Governor and Cabinet