# Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather > https://www.smithball.com > Last Updated: 2026-06-13 When you’ve been involved in a serious accident or harmed by the negligence of another, you need a legal team you can count on, one that will fight for you, your rights, and your recovery. At Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather, we understand just how important it is that you secure the full, fair compensation you are owed. Our West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers are ready to advocate tirelessly for you and your family so that you can get back on your feet and move forward with your life. ## Contact - Phone: +1-561-500-4357 - Address: 4400 PGA Blvd, Suite 800, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 ## Locations - Palm Beach Gardens, FL - +1-561-500-4357 Areas served: Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Pierce, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Port St. Lucie, Stuart & Treasure Coast, Wellington, West Palm Beach - Port St. Lucie, FL - +1-772-500-4357 Areas served: Port St. Lucie - Boca Raton, FL - +1-561-500-4357 Areas served: Boca Raton ## Practice Areas - Personal Injury - Auto Accidents - Car Accidents - Wrongful Death ## Attorneys - Scott B. Smith, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/scott-b-smith-esq/ Scott B. Smith, Esq. is a recognized Florida Super Lawyer and an AV-rated attorney who has obtained countless favorable results on behalf of injury victims throughout Florida. He offers expert representation in a number of personal injury matters. - Marci Ball Elordi, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/marci-ball-elordi-esq/ Marci Ball Elordi, Esq. has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of her personal injury and wrongful death clients over the last two and a half decades. She is a Martindale AV-rated attorney. - Nelson E. Báez, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/nelson-e-baez-esq/ A former Palm Beach County state prosecutor, Nelson E. Báez is a Spanish-speaking attorney who now focuses his practice on representing victims injured in motor vehicle accidents throughout Florida. He has recovered millions on behalf of his clients. - David C. Prather, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/david-c-prather-esq/ David C. Prather is a highly accomplished civil trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and auto negligence litigation. - Margaret Bichler, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/margaret-bichler/ Margaret Bichler, Esq. Personal Injury and Appellate Attorney Margaret Bichler, Esq., is an accomplished personal injury attorney with extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law, including auto accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability. Known for her meticulo... - Jeffrey A. Martz, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/jeffrey-a-martz-esq/ Jeffrey A. Martz. is a former Assistant State Attorney from Palm Beach. He now provides expert representation for injury victims throughout Florida, particularly those injured in motor vehicle or premises liability accidents. - Michael W. Kranz, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/michael-w-kranz-esq/ Michael W. Kranz, Esq. Trial Attorney [headshot url="/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kranz-bio.webp" description="Michael W. Kranz"]Michael Kranz is a native of Palm Beach County and has a passion for representing individuals and families who are injured in auto, trucking, boating, train, and airplane a... - Ryan M. Reif, Esq.: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/ryan-m-reif-esq/ Ryan M. Reif was born in New Jersey and raised in New York until the age of 15, then moved to Florida where he began his journey of becoming an attorney. ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.smithball.com/ - Attorneys: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/ - Blog: https://www.smithball.com/blog/ - Contact: https://www.smithball.com/contact-us/ ## Social Profiles - https://www.facebook.com/SmithBallBaezPratherFloridaInjuryLawyers - https://twitter.com/SmithBallBaez - https://www.instagram.com/smithballbaezprather - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXErg2IiYb4u7duNnXUz8BA/featured - https://www.yelp.com/biz/smith-ball-bez-and-prather-palm-beach-gardens-2 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scott-smith-injury-law/ - https://www.yelp.com/biz/smith-ball-and-bez-injury-lawyers-palm-beach-gardens-2 ## Reviews - Rating: 5/5 based on 175 reviews ## Practice Area Details ### Florida Personal Injury FAQ https://www.smithball.com/videos/personal-injury-law-faq/ See our video FAQs and contact Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather any time. ### West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer https://www.smithball.com/ At Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather, our West Palm Beach injury lawyers have secured multimillion-dollar settlements, and we are ready to fight for you too. ### Florida Personal Injury https://www.smithball.com/florida-personal-injury-lawyers/ Florida personal injury lawyers at Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather have a vast amount of experience investigating personal injury cases and holding parties responsible. ### Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers https://www.smithball.com/florida-wrongful-death-lawyers/ If you've lost a loved one due to someone else's recklessness or negligence, Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather is here to help. 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