R. Troy Smith

<iframe src=https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-5WBTJF7 height=0 width=0 style=display:none;visibility:hidden></iframe> R. Troy Smith is a distinguished litigator with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years, earning him a reputation as a go-to lawyer for high-stakes litigation. His practice now centers on navigating the landscape of business and contractual disputes throughout the state of Florida. Troys legal work has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers and Florida Trends Legal Elite. He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Litigation: Intellectual Property Practice and Commercial Litigation Practice). Troy is a member of both the Federal Bar Association and the Jacksonville Bar Association. He previously served on the Board of Governors of the JBA Young Lawyers Section, as well as the Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee and Constitution Revision Subcommittee of the Florida Bar. He currently serves on the American Inns of Court, the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, the Christian Legal Society, and with Life Work Leadership First Coast/Jacksonville. Troy received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1993, and a law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in 1996. Prior to joining the Bedell team as a Director in 2024, Troy was a partner with two of the largest international and Florida-based law firms with offices located in Jacksonville, Florida. He also currently serves as a deacon and care team leader at the Church of Eleven22. In his free time, Troy enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with his family. Honors & Awards The Best Lawyers in America Litigation - Intellectual Property Practice, 2021-2023 Commercial Litigation Practice, 2021-2025 AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell Florida Super Lawyers - Business Litigation, 2014-2025 Florida Trend, Legal Elite Jacksonville Magazines Best Lawyers 2024-2025 Professional & Community Associations Alliance Defending Freedom - Affiliate Attorney American Inns of Court Chester Bedell Inn of Court - Master Federal Bar Association Jacksonville Bar Association Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Section, 2002-2007 Secretary, Young Lawyers Section, 2007 Treasurer, Young Lawyers Section, 2006 Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2023, Table Coach 2024 Life Work Leadership, First Coast/Jacksonville, Class of 2023 The Florida Bar Association Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee, 2014-2018 Constitution Revision Subcommittee, 2016-2018 Christian Legal Society Angelwood, Inc. Board of Directors Church of Eleven22 Deacon Care Team Leader Publications & Media Saying J&J Rival Shows No Respect, Judge Issues Sales Ban, Law360, February 23, 2023 Fla. Jury Says J&J Unit is Owed $59.5M in Implant Patent Fight, Law360, January 13, 2023 Fla. Judge Order Halt to Infringing Canine Implant Sales, Law360, February 8, 2023 Carlton Fields Defending Gray Robinson Patent Infringement Suit Over Air Fryer, Daily Business Review, February 1, 2022