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Attorneys & Staff at Smothers Law Firm, P.A.
Scott A. Smothers
Scott Smothers is a native Floridian, born in Orlando, Florida. While he traveled often growing up, he spent most of his time in Central Florida.
Scott graduated cum laude from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He gained valuable perspective and knowledge while studying abroad in Italy, Greece, Turkey, England and Kyrgyzstan while in undergrad. After undergrad he attended Stetson University College of Law and graduated in 2006 with a Juris Doctorate. He received the highest class honor in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
After law school Scott joined the law firm of Wright, Fulford, Moorhead & Brown, P.A. in Orlando, FL. During his time there he focused on construction litigation, representing a wide range of clients related to the construction industry, including engineers, architects, general contractors, sub-contractors, material suppliers, owners and sureties. Much of his construction litigation experience relates to the preparing and foreclosing of construction liens, along with the collection of judgments. He also represented individual home owners in their disputes with contractors. Scott was special counsel to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and prosecuted construction industry license holders regarding complaints against their license. Scott left to open Smothers Law Firm, P.A. in 2009. Since 2009 Scott has expanded his practice to include not only construction matters, but also foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant, estate, probate and trust litigation, commercial litigation, business/corporate formation and litigation, and other general civil litigation areas.
When away from the office Scott enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He is also a car enthusiast.
Mitchell L. Davis
Attorney Mitchell Davis was born and raised in Haines City, FL, and graduated from All Saints’ Academy in Winter Haven. He went on to study at Dartmouth College, where he received degrees in Government and Native American Studies, and served as Executive Editor of The Dartmouth newspaper. Mitch received his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, VA. He returned to Florida in 2014 and joined the Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. and Associates, practicing in their Jacksonville office before joining Smothers Law Firm in 2017. In his spare time, Mitch enjoys reading about history and biographies, traveling, and playing with his rescued miniature schnauzer, Bosco.
Admitted to practice law in Florida (April 2015) and Arizona (December 2014) (inactive)
JD magna cum laude, Washington and Lee University School of Law, May 2014
Order of the Coif; Senior Articles Editor, W&L Journal of Energy, Climate, and the Environment
BA magna cum laude, Dartmouth College, June 2011
Phi Beta Kappa
Kenny W. Acevedo
Stephanie Spears
Stephanie Spears has been a legal assistant with Smothers Law Firm, P.A. since 2010. As the Office Manager, she helps the office run smoothly with attention to detail and a helpful attitude. Her specialties include client communications, loss mitigation support, scheduling hearings and meetings, and correspondence with the Court and other firms. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Seminole State College of Florida and studied accounting at the University of Central Florida. In her free time, she enjoys decorating her home, spending time with family, and brushing up on her knowledge of The Office TV show.
Molly Mendis
Molly Mendis began with Smothers Law Firm as a legal assistant
part-time in 2021. After graduating from Apopka High School with honors in 2022, she joined our team full-time. Her focus and drive have made her instrumental to the firm’s growth and ensuring that our clients are cared for and that deadlines are met. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and volunteering at her church’s food pantry.