Mr. Smith, a founding member of Smith, Hood, Perkins, Loucks, Stout, Bigman, Lane & Brock, P.A., has been practicing law for more than thirty-five years.  He focuses his practice in the areas of family law and criminal litigation.  Mr. Smith was Board Certified as a specialist in criminal trial law from 1987 to 1997 and is currently Board Certified as a specialist in Marital and Family law.

Philésha is a founding partner of the firm, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most important legal matters with confidence and compassion. Her practice focuses on Family Law, Estate Planning, and Employment Law, where she provides thoughtful, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs. A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, Philésha returned to her hometown to serve the community that shaped her. She is committed to guiding families through divorce, child custody, support matters, and other family law issues while helping clients protect their futures through comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. Before founding her firm, Philésha gained extensive experience advocating for individuals and underserved communities in matters involving probate, property rights, foreclosure prevention, and employment law. She is also a credentialed mediator who has successfully mediated cases for the Harris County Justice Courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, bringing a practical, solutions-oriented approach to resolving disputes. Philésha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Central Florida and received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she was actively involved in the Board of Advocates and the Journal on Gender, Race, and Justice. Whether guiding clients through family transitions, planning for the future, or protecting their legal rights, Philésha is dedicated to providing trusted counsel, personalized attention, and strong advocacy every step of the way.

Arthur Huggins has litigated numerous civil cases against corporations, governments, and individuals alike. He started his career as a solo practitioner and founded the Huggins Law Firm. Later he would become the assistant City Attorney for the City of Daytona Beach. He defended the City of Daytona Beach against personal injury and civil rights claims. Arthur also prosecuted violations of the city’s ordinance and presented cases at code enforcement hearings. In 2017, Arthur returned to the Huggins Law Firm and quickly built a reputation for winning tough civil rights cases. He has successfully litigated police misconduct and other constitutional violations for his clients. Attorney Huggins has won multiple cases in the 11th Circuit Court of appeals where he has presented winning arguments in front of appellate judges. Arthur has secured a 7 figure verdict in a personal injury trial for a slip in fall at a mall. He was recognized for a top 100 verdict in personal injury cases in the state of Florida for 2024. Attorney Huggins possesses an artful acumen to tell his client’s story that makes sense to the jury. His trial experience in personal injury cases helps his clients attain just and proper settlement value for their cases. He has settled numerous cases involving car accidents, premises liability, and negligent supervision against businesses where assaults have occurred. Also, Attorney Huggins has litigated First Amendment and Fourth Amendment claims against governmental entities.