Wendell A. Smith Law Chambers is a full-service law practice in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. We strive to provide high-quality legal advice and services to our clients, to ensure they make practical decisions.
While we pride ourselves on providing pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex legal problems, the greatest strength of our Chambers is its determination to help injured and disenfranchised people obtain justice and fair compensation.
Litigation and dispute resolution require a combination of legal knowledge, a pragmatic approach, and an appreciation for the realities of disputes. We endeavor to provide practical advice and solutions to complex legal problems.
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice includes legal services related to:
Personal Injury
Medical Negligence
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Asset & Debt Recovery
Libel, Slander & Defamation
Insurance Disputes
Family Matters (Divorce, Matrimonial, Child Custody)
Labor and Employment Disputes
Environmental Litigation
Building & Construction Disputes
Money Laundering
Banking Offences
Corporate Fraud Cases
Our Practice has significant experience in traditional and complex Real Estate sales, acquisition, and property development.
We represent various Condominium Management Companies and Homeowners Associations.
Our Property Law practice includes legal services related to:
Sales, Purchases, and Transfers of Residential and Commercial Property
Subdivisions and Gated Communities
Condominiums
Time Shares
Mortgages, Debentures, and Loan Agreements
Government Approvals and Licenses
Exchange Control Approvals
Private and Commercial Leases
Real Property Taxes
Title Opinions
Quieting Titles
We firmly believe in the rule of law, and effectively use the mechanisms of the court system to safeguard the constitutional rights of individuals.
We provide legal services on various human rights and constitutional matters including, but not limited to:
Police Brutality
Inhumane Prison Conditions
Wrongful Imprisonment
Personal Injuries
We advise clients on trusts, wills, wealth management, and estate planning generally.
Our legal services include:
Preparation of Wills
Estate and Succession Planning
Advising on Contentious and Non-Contentious Probate and Letters of Administration
