Losing a loved one from someone else's negligence is horrific. This team of professionals carried us with such kindness. Every person in the firm was kind and courteous. Highly recommend this team. They will fight for you!
Reply from the firm
Hello, Amy. There really are no words that can make a loss like this easier, and we're not going to pretend otherwise. We were honored to stand beside you and your family, and to carry whatever part of the burden we could. You mentioned the kindness of our firm...well, the kindness you’ve shown our team by writing this, after all you’ve been through, is incredibly humbling. From all of us here at A&S, it was our privilege to be there for you. Thank you!
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Douglas S.★★★★★
Lance Avera has been an outstanding attorney. Lance and the entire staff have been with me throughout this process and has always been available as needed. Phone calls have always been answered quickly The entire team has treated me with great respect and the utmost courtesy. This team of dedicated hard working attorneys and staff pushed hard for me, taking on a giant in the insurance industry for injuries that were inflicted on me by the at fault driver of another vehicle. Lance and the team at Avera & Smith won me a settlement that went above the amount requested. I would strongly recommend Lance Avera at Avera & Smith for your legal needs.
Reply from the firm
Hello, Douglas. Thank you for this awesome review about Lance and his team here at A&S. There are a lot of moments behind the scenes of a legal case that people never see, so reading a note like this means a great deal to our team. We know you had a choice in who to trust with your case, and we're thankful you chose Lance and our crew here at Avera & Smith. Hearing that you felt respected, supported, and well represented from beginning to end is something we'll never take for granted. Thank you once again for your kind words—and for recommending our firm to others. It truly is appreciated.
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Katie M.★★★★★
I can’t say enough good things about Avera & Smith. From the very beginning, everyone in the office was professional, helpful, and genuinely cared about my case. Lance Avera made the legal process much less stressful by taking the time to answer my questions, explain my options, and keep me informed every step of the way.
A special thank you to Dana, who was absolutely amazing to work with. She was always kind, quick to respond, and stayed on top of everything. Her organization and dedication made the entire process run smoothly, and I always felt like I was in good hands.
One thing that really stood out to me was their honesty and efficiency. They didn’t waste my time or my money, and they focused on getting things done instead of dragging the process out. I always felt like they had my best interests as their priority.
If you’re looking for a law firm that is knowledgeable, reliable, and truly cares about its clients, I highly recommend Avera & Smith. I’m very thankful for everything they did for me.
Reply from the firm
Katie, wow! This is the kind of review that really makes us pause and be grateful to you...and our team here at the firm. Thank you for saying all of this—and for calling out Lance, Dana, and our team in such a thoughtful way. We’re thrilled to hear that you felt informed, respected, and never pushed through this process. That’s something we take seriously. Truly. Thank you for trusting Avera & Smith and for sharing your experience with others, especially in such a heartfelt manner.
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2814 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
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