GrayRobinson's Brian E. Smith Graduates from Leadership Orlando Class 83

ORLANDO, FL - February 07, 2013 - Brian E. Smith, an attorney in the Orlando office of GrayRobinson, P.A., has graduated from Leadership Orlando Class 83. Smith participated in the eight-month course and was trained in the skills and resources needed to become an effective community leader.

"Leadership Orlando graduates emerge with the knowledge and skills to be better prepared to take on roles that contribute to a stronger Central Florida," said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall, Jr. "We congratulate Brian on his accomplishment and are looking forward to his many future contributions to the firm and local community."

Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of eminent domain and litigation, representing both property owners and select condemning authorities in eminent domain and inverse condemnation actions.

The Florida native is a member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association and Association of Eminent Domain Professionals. He also was recently named one of Florida Super Lawyer's "Rising Stars" earlier this year. In addition to Smith's professional achievements, he graduated from Lifework Leadership, a program aimed at transforming businesses, homes, churches and cities across the U.S.

Smith received his juris doctorate from Stetson College of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.