Patrick Michael Smith

Unfortunately, Mr. Smith didn't perform any of the usual duties one would expect from a custody lawyer. I was even told so after the fact by several reputable family law lawyers in the state of MD. He went to trial very unprepared. He didn't know the facts of the case, wouldn't use my witnesses (eve...n though they were eager to testify), wouldn't use journal entries and data collected proving neglect by the other parent, incriminating evidence against the other party, etc... Worst yet, he asked my wife if I had a son or a daughter upon arrival the morning of the trial! Then, he tried billing me double... including billing me for services he did not perform. He didn't even tell me the outcome of my case within the 10 day window of time required for me to appeal the decision! It was a total mess, and a total disregard for due process. I regret to say I learned the hard way about MR. Smith and his ability, or lack there of, when handling custody cases. Maybe this will help others?