My lawyer recommended Judge Smoot for a highly contested divorce involving both division of assets and parenting plan.
Judge Smoot’s background is as a judge, he told us literally what a judge would most likely do and gave his fair feedback. Sometimes my ex did not like this and sometimes i did not. That is the point of mediation. He was especially great at keeping my ex’s rage under control and keeping all feelings leveled.
I should add that both Judge Smoot and the office managers and assistants were very pleasant, kind and caring. I have already recommended them to friends and family.
During his 21 years as a judge in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, John earned a reputation for integrity, fairness, and common sense. He brings a unique, knowledgeable perspective to each case along with compassion and a well-honed sense of workable solutions.
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Amazing Mediator
My lawyer recommended Judge Smoot for a highly contested divorce involving both division of assets and parenting plan.
Judge Smoot’s background is as a judge, he told us literally what a judge would most likely do and gave his fair feedback. Sometimes my ex did not like this and sometimes i did not. That is the point of mediation. He was especially great at keeping my ex’s rage under control and keeping all feelings leveled.
I should add that both Judge Smoot and the office managers and assistants were very pleasant, kind and caring. I have already recommended them to friends and family.
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"Judge Smoot is one of the finest practicing attorney in Ma. I was fortunate enough to be an attorney on the opposing side and he not only has an incredible mastery of the law but is a true gentleman and a credit to the legal profession."
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