About Janis

Practice Areas

Family Law includes: Divorce, Same-Sex Relationships, Property Settlement, Child/Spouse Support, Child Custody, Alimony, Adoptions.

41 years

30%

Wills and Living Wills 30%

Probate, Estates, Wills and Trusts includes: Will help walk the Executor/Administrator through the Probate steps for an Estate with the Register of Wills; Estate planning; Healthcare Power of Attorneys (includes Living Wills); and Financial/General Power of Attorneys.

41 years

30%

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Chapter 7 & 13: Stop harassing collection agencies and telephone calls! We will work with you to determine, by the "Means Test", if you qualify to file for bankruptcy protection.

41 years

20%

Animal Law 10%

Equine Law: Including Contracts for Sales/Breeding and Animal Welfare. We can help you provide for the care of any pets, livestock and working animals after you die.

41 years

10%

Real Estate 10%

We will walk you through the process of selling/buying a home, from the Agreement of Sale, to Settlement. Landlord/Tenant issues; Leases; Lease Purchase Agreements.

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

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Location

Law Offices of Janis M. Smith

4203 W Lincoln Hwy, Parkesburg, PA, 19365-1780

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Janis M. Smith's Reviews

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Posted by Tom | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Estate Planning

I am very pleased with the services I received from Janis M. Smith (Attorney at Law) The office efficiently drafted my will, power of attorney, and healthcare directive. Professional, very responsive, and easy to work with. Very patient – I didn’t get it right the first time! I highly recommend Jan...is Smith for all estate planning needs.

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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer

Janis and her staff are amazing. The process of going through a divorce was so overwhelming. From the first moment I spoke with them on the phone they put me at ease. Janis is very caring as well as knowledgeable, honest and upfront about all fees. I highly recommend her and if I ever needed an att...orney again, I would absolutely use her.

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Experience

Rating: 6.5 (Good)

Education

1982

William & Mary Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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Languages

English

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