Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather has been named Best Personal Injury Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida firm for its advocacy for injured people and their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The 2026 ELA Awards highlight law firms that deliver for the people they represent. The program recognizes firms across a wide range of practice areas for their experience, their reputation with clients, their professional conduct, and their service to their communities.
Why Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Earned the Recognition
Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather is a Florida law firm devoted entirely to personal injury law, with offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Port St. Lucie and Boca Raton and clients throughout Palm Beach County, the Treasure Coast, Naples and Fort Myers. Trial attorneys Scott B. Smith, Marci Ball Elordi, Nelson E. Báez and David C. Prather bring more than 65 years of combined experience and have recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including a $6.5 million truck accident wrongful death settlement and a $5 million medical malpractice verdict. The firm handles car accidents along with truck, motorcycle and boating accidents, premises liability, negligent security, product liability, dog bites, work injuries, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Its honors include a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News Best Law Firms, an Avvo Superb rating and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Clients work directly with their attorney, consultations are free, and the firm speaks Spanish.
What the Award Means for Clients
For anyone dealing with an injury claim, the ELA Award is a helpful signal when comparing firms. It reflects the experience, client service, and professionalism Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather brings to each matter. The best next step is always a conversation with the attorney about your specific situation.