General Information
Overview
A Brief History About Us
In 1952, Idus Q. Wicker and James A. Smith formed a partnership with the goal of providing legal services of exceptional quality to their clients. They remained partners until their retirement and life-long friends. Today, Wicker Smith has expanded to 16 locations, with offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Brunswick, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and 12 Florida locations. Although the firm has changed in size and scope, the goal of providing exceptional legal representation has remained the same.
Focus on Litigation
Clients turn to Wicker Smith when they have critical and complex litigation matters because of the firm’s vast experience in complex litigation filed in State and Federal Courts. Numerous major corporations have selected Wicker Smith as national and regional counsel. Supporting the litigation team is a preeminent Appellate Department, which has appeared as appellate counsel in thousands of reported decisions, including several landmark opinions issued by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Depth of Experience
Wicker Smith attorneys are recognized as leaders in the defense of a wide range of litigation practice areas, including products liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic aviation accidents, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, nursing home claims, construction litigation, and commercial litigation, as well as a variety of general negligence matters. In all such matters, communication and attention to the client’s specific needs are our highest priority.
Built on Trust
The backbone of our relationship with clients is built upon integrity and stability. We strive to establish long-term relationships with our clients built upon a partnership of communication and trust. We achieve this objective by listening to our clients, understanding their businesses, and developing legal solutions to best meet their individual needs. With 16 offices, over 230 attorneys, and an experienced support staff of legal assistants, paralegals, investigators, nurses, and a physician, Wicker Smith can provide legal services for its clients throughout the entire State of Florida and beyond.
Rankings
Wicker Smith O'Hara McCoy & Ford P.A. is metro ranked in 8 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Firm Leadership
About Our Clients
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice
- Aviation Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Transportation Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Awards
- Twelve Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to 2023 Florida Super Lawyers List
- Thirty-Three Wicker Smith Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List
- Wicker Smith Named to the 2023 BTI Client Service 200
- Wicker Smith Ranked in 2022 Chambers & Partners USA Edition
- 2019 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers
- Ranked No. 27 on the National Law Journal’s Top 500 – Women’s Scoreboard 2019
- Best Law Firm in Miami for Personal Injury Defense (First-Tier) by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers
- “Top Law Firm” by the South Florida Legal Guide
- Sixteen Wicker Smith attorneys named to 2016 list of Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- 43 “AV” rated attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell