John Preston Smith

Also known as John P. Smith, John Smith
John Preston Smith

8.0

Excellent

10

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 20% Uncontested Divorce
    10 years, 150 cases
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    10 years, 500 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Child Custody
    10 years, 150 cases
  • 20% Juvenile
    10 years, 200 cases
  • 20% Child Support
    10 years, 150 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Cash, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Smith Bivek Law Group
    3003 Summit Blvd.
    Suite 1500
    Atlanta, GA 30319
    Office: 404-460-●●●● - show
    Fax: 404-460-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

About me: 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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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Warm, caring professional”

Posted by: Gary, 2009-11-05 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

“Wonderful attorney”

Posted by: a Divorce Client, 2009-10-14 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Smith handled my case last year and let me know exactly what was going on every step of the way. He worked out strategies with me that we used... more

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 , Atlanta (GA), 10 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 10 years since John Preston Smith was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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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 Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member Phi Alpha Delta
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: how do i go about collecting child support from a...
John's answer: Talking to the local Georgia Child Support Recovery office (or looking at their website) is a good... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Law of Professional Responsibility Legal Ethics 1998

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

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