A Board of Governors member of the Florida Bar and the National Bar Association and past President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Grasford focuses his national practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator. Consistently recognized by Best Lawyers and Lawdragon as one of the leading lawyers in America, Grasford has a deep understanding of his clients’ business needs and develops comprehensive yet practical legal solutions. A leader within Akerman, Grasford serves on the firm's Board of Directors, providing guidance on firm management and initiatives.

An accomplished litigator and trusted advisor, Grasford Smith has significant experience representing Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, athletic leagues, technology companies, and government officials in addition to a variety of small and medium-sized companies on commercial disputes and providing strategic guidance on business issues.

Grasford gained extensive dispute resolution experience at prestigious international law firms in New York and Washington, D.C. He handles local and national disputed matters concerning corporate governance, government enforcement actions, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, trade secrets, real estate matters, construction defects, franchises, products liability, intellectual property, eminent domain, and disciplinary/admission matters before the Florida Bar.