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Ariana C. Smith
About Ariana
Biography
Ariana C. Smith, Esq. is a former prosecutor turned business lawyer now fighting to protect your brand.
Ariana served as a prosecutor with the Office of the Bronx District Attorney where she handled the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor cases including robbery, burglary, grand larceny, DWI and assault. Ariana developed successful trial strategies and has tried several cases to verdict. She has also handled immigration law, criminal defense, personal injury, and breach of contract matters.
Now she is bringing that same passion to your business by offering several services that will strengthen and protect your brand.
Ariana's passion for working with small businesses arose from her own desire to be a small business owner herself. After several years in litigation practice with various law firms and organizations, she decided that she wanted to be in control of her own destiny and work for herself - thus, The A.C. Smith Law Firm was born,
Ariana is very familiar with the uncertainties and doubt associated with launching a business on your own. It requires you to step out on faith and truly believe in yourself and the skills or services that you intend to offer. She is fully committed to using her strong experience in navigating through the law to help your business and brand stand on solid legal ground.
Ariana received her Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law where she also studied International Business Transactions, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Constitutional Law at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. She received her Bachelor's degree from Temple University.
She is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
The A.C. Smith Law Firm, PLLC
Mail to: 99 Wall Street, Suite 2434, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by Doug R. | March 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed :D - Review of Defense Attorney, Ariana Smith.
As I recently found myself in a precarious situation with the law, I am thankful that I had Ariana at my side throughout the whole process. She was thorough about gathering information on my case, and very responsive to my questions. She made the whole process of going to court, and standing before a...
Ariana C. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ariana is a great lawyer. She is timely, has great communication, and works diligently for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"A highly capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Ariana is a serious professional. If you believe you may need her services give her a call."
"Ariana Smith is a knowledgeable, compassionate attorney who works hard for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Smith is dedicated to the law and her clients. She has an excellent case record and continues to excel in the field everyday"
"Extremely personable. A wealth of knowledge that will apply in any area of law that one would need."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Ariana while in law school. She consistently demonstrated a will to excel in all areas of life. She is a natural hard worker, a pleasure to be around and really knows her stuff. I am proud to say that I know this attorney and look forward to seeing her continue to be a successful attorney."
"Ms. Smith is a well prepared attorney who is dedicated to her clients and career. She is a passionate advocate and a rising star in the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ariana is a hardworking attorney that uses all of her knowledge and determination to achieve the best results for her clients."
"I have worked closely with Ariana for the past year and am always impressed with her knowledge and work ethic. I highly endorse her."
"Ariana is a smart, dedicated and detail orientated in every task and case that she takes on. She is ideal for litigation for those reasons but also because she is a fighter. She knows when to push back on a case and when to cooperate to get the best possible result. I am very confident in her work because I have seen the results of her efforts and I strongly endorse Ms. Smith."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked closely with Ariana in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic during our final year of law school. She was a stand out student. We could always count on her to be direct and offer an insightful perspective."
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Experience
Honors
2008
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Temple University
2008
Cum Laude, Temple University
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner and Principal Attorney, The A.C. Smith Law Firm, PLLC
2017 - 2020
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the Bronx District Attorney
2014 - 2017
Owner, The Law Office of Ariana C. Smith
2013 - 2014
Associate, Raiser & Kenniff, PC
2011 - 2012
Alternative Dispute Resolution Intern, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
2011 - 2011
Judicial Intern to Hon. Presiding Judge Melvin R. Wright, D.C. Superior Court
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Queens County District Attorney
Associations
2013 - Present
Queens County Women's Bar Association
2013 - Present
New York City Bar Association, New York City Affairs Committee
2012 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law
2012 - Present
Queens County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Macon B. Allen Black Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People of the State of New York v. Anonymous
Client plead to unlawful possession of marijuana which is a violation and not a crime. Thus, the client's license was not suspended.
People v. Anonymous
Dismissed
People v. Anonymous
Dismissed
Education
2012
Howard University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Temple University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Trademark Masterclass
Protect Your Brand
2021
Networking for a Cause
Business & Brand Protection
2015
Career Day
Becoming an attorney
2013
Moving On Ceremony
Graduating Undergrad and attending law school.
Publications
2021
www.acsmithlaw.com
4 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Do
2021
www.acsmithlaw.com
Should I file a Trademark or a Copyright application?
2021
www.acsmithlaw.com
How Strong is your Brand? The 5 Levels of Trademark Protection
2021
www.acsmithlaw.com
Can I trademark my brand before I launch?
2021
www.acsmithlaw.com
The Trademark Registration Process
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was recently charged with petty larceny, will this have an affect if I ever get in a custody dispute with my boyfriend?
09 Sep 2015
Q&A
Can I still be charged with public disturbance/minor misdemeanor if it was caused by tourettes?
31 Aug 2015
Q&A
How do I know if the people knocking on my door is a police officer with a warrant? NYC
26 Aug 2015