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Susan Jean Smith
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Biography
Susan J. Smith, a partner at Williams Family Law, concentrates her practice on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, business valuation issues and asset investigation issues impacting high net worth clients.
Recognized by American Lawyer Media as a “Woman Leader in the Law,” Susan has practiced family law for over thirty years and established herself as one of the top divorce and child custody attorneys in both Bucks County and southeastern Pennsylvania. She has been honored as a “Woman of the Year” by the Bucks County Bar Association and she is annually named to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a designation limited to just 5 percent of attorneys in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Susan is honored annually in the national “Lawdragon 500” list, which highlights the country’s top attorneys for family and matrimonial law. She has also been selected by her peers in the industry as one of the “Ten Leaders" for matrimonial and divorce law in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Susan is both a keen legal tactician and a stalwart courtroom advocate; her trial experience has earned her a reputation as a force to be reckoned with in family courts in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
Susan, in successfully and amicably managing Williams Family Law alongside her former husband, Jeffrey Williams, is exceptionally adept at helping clients work through the complexities of dissolving a marriage and negotiating for financial assets, support, custody and more.
Prior to joining Williams Family Law in 2016, Susan was a partner in the Bucks County office of a national law firm. She is admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and is a member of both the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Bucks County Bar Association.
Susan earned her undergraduate degree at Gwynedd-Mercy University before going on to earn her Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University.
When she is not practicing law, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, watching Philly sports, and enjoying the outdoors. She is also a member of the Bucks County Historical Society Board of Trustees, the private non-profit organization that operates the Mercer Museum, Spruance Library and Fonthill Museum.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Williams Family Law, P.C.
43 North Pine St., Doylestown, PA, 18901
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Susan Jean Smith's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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No-nonsense Family Law Attorney
Susan took over my case after the first attorney lost control, and I was more than thankful she did. Susan is no-nonsense and extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of family law. Her direct and methodical approach ended up saving me both money and time. I highly recommend Susan!
Posted by Michelle | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing!
By the time I got to Susan, I’d already been through two attorneys. Susan is knowledgeable, direct and confident. I felt i could rely on her to carry me through to the finalization of my divorce.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Susan Smith
Susan ensured that my divorce was handled with my best interests in mind. I appreciated her knowledge and patience during the lengthy process.
Posted by Doug | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Company President
Susan was responsive and represented our interests at the highest possible level providing the outcome we desired.
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Experience
Honors
2025
500 Leading Family Lawyers, Lawdragon
2025
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
500 Leading Family Lawyers, Lawdragon
2023
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Attorneys, Suburban Life Magazine
2023
Top Attorneys, Philadelphia Life Magazine
2023
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
500 Leading Family Lawyers, Lawdragon
2019
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top Attorneys, Suburban Life Magazine
2017
Top Attorneys, Suburban Life Magazine
2016
Top Attorneys, Suburban Life Magazine
2015
Woman Leader in the Law, American Lawyer Media
2010
Woman Of The Year, Bucks County Bar Association
2008
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Woman on the Verge in the Profession, The Legal Intelligencer
2005
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
40 Under 40, Philadelphia Business Journal
N/A
Leader, Divorce Law, Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Williams Family Law, P.C.
1999 - 2015
Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law
1993 - 1999
Attorney, Power, Bowen and Valimont
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Law Office of John C. Howett, Jr.
Associations
2017 - Present
Ten Leaders CooperativeTen Leaders in Divorce Law
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Bucks County Bar Association
Member
American College of Family Trial Lawyers
Member
Education
1992
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Gwynedd Mercy College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
Things We Do Wrong in Custody Litigation – 6 Keys to Trying Custody Cases.”
Languages
English