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Smith Prestwood

Founder

Smith is a seasoned insurance claim attorney with 15 years of experience. He started his career working for an insurance defense law firm, where he learned the ins and outs of the insurance claim process.
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Biography

Smith has spent the last 15 years working in the insurance industry. He started his career working for an insurance defense law firm, where he saw firsthand how claims are evaluated, delayed, and denied. That experience gave him a clear understanding of how insurers approach disputes and how they work to protect their bottom line.

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Professional Memberships

  • State Bar Memberships: Licensed and in good standing with the Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi State Bars.
  • Association Memberships: Active member of the American Bar Association and the Baldwin County Bar Association.
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Legal Awards & Recognitions:

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Education

Smith founded Prestwood Law Firm to represent policyholders instead of insurers, helping individuals and businesses push back when their claims are undervalued or wrongfully denied. In the years since, he has been selected to Super Lawyers multiple times and has helped hundreds of clients recover the benefits they were owed. Today, he focuses on holding insurance companies accountable and making sure his clients are treated fairly.

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Results

Prestwood Law Firm Recovers

We represent property owners across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida whose insurance claims have been delayed, denied, or underpaid. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, we are prepared to sue them in court. Our focus is simple: recover the full benefits your policy provides and hold the carrier accountable when it falls short.

  • Fire Damage

    $900k

    Verdict

    • Our clients’ house was destroyed and they lost all of their personal belongings due to a fire.
    • We retained an independent adjuster to prepare an estimate of the fire damage and assisted our clients in preparing an inventory of the damaged contents.
    • RESULT:  Recovered policy limits for house and personal property.
    Location Pin Mobile, AL • Residence

  • Wind Damage

    $700k

    Settlement

    • Our client's home was damaged during a thunderstorm, and the insurance company wrongfully denied the claim when the opposing engineer asserted the damage was due to preexisting conditions.
    • We retained a storm damage expert and filed a lawsuit.
    • RESULT: Negotiated settlement to cover repairs to the rood and interior of the home.
    Location Pin Mobile, AL • Residence
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Disasters happen. Denials shouldn’t.

Have a question about your insurance claim? Need help getting the coverage you deserve? Contact Prestwood Law Firm today for a free, no-obligation review. We’re here to guide you on the next steps to getting what you’re owed.

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