Kavon P. Smith is a property insurance and construction defect attorney at Florin|Roebig, where he heads the firm’s Fort Myers, Florida, location, which is particularly focused on addressing property insurance claims related to Hurricane Ian.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Kavon relocated to Pinellas County, Florida as a teenager and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, with a Minor in International Affairs from the University of South Florida (USF). As an undergraduate, Kavon was an active member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, an International Economics Honorary Society.
Before attending law school, Kavon worked as a Project Manager in the commercial construction industry. He was part of the management team that performed remodels of large box stores throughout the Southeastern United States. He gained experience in preconstruction planning and logistics, preparing bids, producing estimates, and overseeing and managing construction crews; this gives him a unique perspective on the construction industry that he brings to his legal practice.
Kavon earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law in 2017, focusing on Property Law and Civil Litigation. While at the University of Florida College of Law, Kavon had the privilege of studying U.S. Constitutional Property Law under a current Supreme Court Justice. He was one of a limited group of students selected to participate in the class; the curriculum included traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend and observe Supreme Court proceedings in chambers and open court.
Kavon also served as a teaching assistant to respected Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Amy R. Mashburn, in her Trial Practice course. Throughout his three years of law school, Kavon clerked at Florin|Roebig, gaining valuable experience that he now applies to his legal practice.
Kavon and his significant other, Meghan, have two young children and a Vizsla named Rogan. He enjoys spending time with his family and doing outdoor activities.
As an attorney, Kavon represents clients in property insurance and construction defect claims; with a practical understanding of the complexities of property law and civil litigation, Kavon is committed to providing his clients with exceptional legal representation and the personalized attention they deserve.
