Laura Davis Smith

Laura Davis Smith is an attorney with the Coral Gables-based law firm – Davis Smith & Jean, LLC, in Florida, with more than 26 years of professional legal experience. Her practice spans both trial and appellate levels, focusing on guiding individuals through the complexities of divorce and family law matters. She is dedicated to helping her clients protect their children, secure their assets and safeguard their personal well-being during challenging times.With a track record of successful case resolutions, Ms. Smith has notably settled high-profile cases like Heiden vs. Heiden and Alonso vs. Picos through effective mediation strategies. Her commitment to excellence in the field of family law was acknowledged when she was honored twice with The Best Lawyers in America’s "Lawyer of the Year" Award for family law in Miami in both 2017 and 2019. Her professional standing is further underscored by her superb Avvo rating of 10.0 and a peer-review rating on AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.Beyond her practice, Ms. Smith is actively involved in various leadership roles within The Florida Bar Family Law Section. She has been the immediate past chair since 2017 and is a member of the Standing Committee – Marital & Family Law Certification. Additionally, she chairs the Health & Wellness Ad Hoc Committee and has been an executive council member since 2008. Her long-standing membership in the American Bar Association's Family Law Section since 1998 also highlights her deep commitment to the legal community.Ms. Smith’s academic credentials include a J.D. from the Northeastern University School of Law, where she excelled in moot court competitions and was recognized for having the Best Brief in the jurisdiction of New York during her first year. She holds a B.A. in English with honors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was involved in various activities and societies, including serving as a resident assistant and being a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.