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John Preston Smith

Also known as John P. Smith, John Smith

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 20% Uncontested Divorce
    12 years, 150 cases
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    12 years, 500 cases
  • 20% Child Custody
    12 years, 150 cases
  • 20% Juvenile
    12 years, 200 cases
  • 20% Child Support
    12 years, 150 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

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I have two wonderful children, Harrison age 16, and Madeline, age 12. For the past 20 years I have lived in Athens, Georgia with the kids, two dogs, four cats... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
5 star rating

“Exceptional”

Posted by: a Child Support client, 2011-04-01 11 months ago.

Client Review: He is without a doubt more honorable than any attorney I have used. John Smith is a man with integrity and you can trust him. I highly recommend... more
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5 star rating

“Warm, caring professional”

Posted by: Gary, 2009-11-05 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: John has helped me formulate my will and a number of other vital personal legal documents. He is an intelligent, articulate professional attorney... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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Melanie Ann Brubaker

I endorse this lawyer's work. John is a great family law attorney!

Endorsement from lawyer: Melanie Brubaker , Marietta (GA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

12 years since John Preston Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2000 01/13/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Senior Associate at Stearns-Montgomery & Associates 2008–2009
Associate at Ballinger & Associates 2005–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Georgia Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
University of Georgia, Athens Anthropology BA 1996

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Award Cobb County Bar Association

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Divorce Lawyers 2009-present
Member Collaborative Family Law Group 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 8
Answers: 16 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Law of Professional Responsibility Legal Ethics 1998

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Medically Fragile Children in Divorce Divorce Resource: Radio Sandy Springs 2009