Joyce E Smithey

After consulting three other lawyers, I hired Ms. Smithy and her team to handle my workplace gender discrimination and retaliation case. Ms. Smithy first reviewed my expansive folder of documents and provided a reasonable assessment of our chance of winning. She explained her fee structure clearly an...d, moreover, believed completely in me. We were a team and I was so inspired by her professionalism. Her writing was thorough and she laid out my case in a manner that demonstrated great understanding of the details in a way that the defendant had to respond to all issues relevant to my matter. So apart from wanting to win, I felt heard. With such demonstrated excellence, Ms. Smithy won all three counts of my case and I was very satisfied with the settlement.

Joyce E Smithey was a breath of fresh air!! I was so frustrated, disappointed, and exhausted when I met Joyce. My hopes of finding a complete attorney were almost at rock bottom based on prior experiences. Joyce exuded professionalism and compassion. She treated me like a human being instead of a cli...ent with a business proposition. I am an intelligent professional and recognized during our meeting that she is the real deal. A professional job title doesn't necessarily mean that a person has professionalism. Joyce is very professional and compassionate. Yet very serious about the area of employment law. She is forthcoming and honest. Hiring an attorney with integrity is priceless. Hiring an attorney with integrity is priceless. Repeating that statement was not a mistake. It is worth repeating over and over again. She doesn't waste your time playing games and/or trying to manipulate you. She is confident yet not arrogant. Most importantly, she knows employment law better than most attorneys in state of Maryland. I have an employment case that most attorneys only understood in bits and pieces and agreed that my rights were severely violated. Joyce understood all of the laws surrounding my case at the initial consultation! I haven't spoken to another employment attorney in Maryland that knew so much. She actually had a lot of insight to add during the consultation which was unbelievable since most attorneys needed my large stacks of documents to review for weeks before they were able to somewhat discuss my case. I am writing this review simply hoping to help others avoid the many pitfalls and disappointments that I have experienced, which has cost me thousands of dollars, while trying to find an honest, compassionate, and intelligent attorney. I had almost begun to think that I was asking for too much. Many attorneys tried to make me feel as if this expectation was not realistic. Joyce exceeds being honest, compassionate, and intelligent. I don't even think she charges more for delivering excellence but I haven't signed a retainer yet so stay tuned. I am writing this review to help clients that have been violated like myself find an extraordinary employment attorney. I feel strongly that Joyce is worthy of these comments.

I approached Joyce with a case that many attorneys may have been intimidated by. Not only was she not intimidated, she immediately suggested a course of action that I was very comfortable taking. Joyce was diligent in all of her efforts; she made sure my best interests, and the best interests of my... family, were considered every step of the way. I would feel comfortable recommending Joyce and her team to anyone who needs their assistance.

I turned to Joyce with a subject that was very hard for me to talk about, during a time that was very difficult for me. I was hesitant to pursue legal action, but after talking with Joyce she made me feel very comfortable and confident. The case was a long one, and Joyce was very present and responsi...ve throughout the entire course. To add to the value, Joyce's paralegal was also phenomenal. Together they made a perfect team. They kept me updated every step of the way. They uncovered loads of information I was not aware of at the start of the process, and they were very respective to my sensitivity regarding the subject of the case. I would, and have, highly recommend Joyce to anyone who may need legal assistance, and wouldn't hesitate to contact her in the future if I ever have a need. She truly is the best.

Ms. Smithey was a wonderful lawyer to find for my situation. I unfortunately needed her services for a employment legal battle and she was phenomenal! Her staff was always there able to answer my questions in a timely manner and I never felt out of the loop. They explained all the procedures, approxi...mate wait times for certain paperwork to go through, and gave me her honest and professional advice on what steps to take. I wish I had never needed her services, but was greatly pleased to have found such a professional to be on my side and fighting for my cause.