Who we are
Smith Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. was originally formed in 1988 as Moore & Ellrich, P.A. Based in northern Palm Beach County, Florida, we serve clients throughout the state. The firm’s original founders are W. David Ellrich, Jr. and Becky B. Moore. During 1996, Karyl H. Neal, a longtime employee of the firm, was admitted as a shareholder.
In early 2004, 2008, 2018 Matthew Stohlman, Matthew Smith, and Matthew James, respectively, were admitted as shareholders. In 2021, Josh Angell and Nancy Richardson were admitted as the firms’ newest shareholders. The firm’s organization consists of a tax department, an accounting department, a business department and a litigation services department. We employ over 40 professional staff members and administrative personnel.









