H. Van Smith

Attorney Van Smith made an otherwise awkward process of a prenup consult with my fiance an enjoyable one - which is a bit hard to believe, but the honest-to-God truth! He made both of us feel very comfortable as soon as we stepped into his office and then he impressed us both even more by his in-d...epth knowledge and expertise. His thoughtful suggestions for what to include in our prenuptial agreement in particular were super helpful, along with the additional resources he provided via both print and online (by the way, check out his website, it is fantastic!). Our initial consult could have easily taken about 20-30 minutes, but my fiance and I were with Van for almost an hour because he was so friendly and fun, and we felt super comfortable asking him for sound legal advice in regards to our upcoming marriage. We scheduled this initial appointment with Van based on a referral from a good friend, and now I can see why. I would strongly recommend any couple interested in a prenup to hire Attorney Smith - he is smart, he is professional, but the bottom line is that he treated both me and my fiance with the utmost respect - which to me is so valuable when it comes to very personal matters such as marriage.

Smith Strong is a dedicated, professional law firm that fights for their client. Their knowledgeable and responsive staff help to ease an often stressful situation. Smith Strong utilizes the most recent advances in telecommunications to gather, collect, and maintain information for your case. I s...tarted as a client living hundreds of miles away from Virginia. Their ability to use Google and Apple based communication and data services made physical location a non-issue. The firm has represented me in three litigation suits, all involving custody, visitation, and support brought against me over the past 18 months. They make all attempts to work out a settlement, but are not timid to go to court. In my case, mediation was not possible. Smith Strong has been successful in all three court cases. Van Smith represented me in the latest dispute. Mr. Smith figuratively and literally wrote the book on Divorce in Virginia. His polite and down to earth demeanor reflect well in court. He is tenacious, knowledgeable, and well spoken. These characteristics make him an excellent and sought after attorney. I highly recommend Van Strong and the Smith Strong law firm to anyone going through this unfortunate situation. They are truly looking out for your best interest and the best interest of the children involved. You will not regret the decision to make Smith Strong part of your life. Rest assured they will work diligently for you.

Although I already have an attorney, I needed a second opinion and needed to seek the facts of my complicated divorce case. I wanted to get some answers and get some advice from a strong lawyer since I felt as though my lawyer couldn't provide those answers for me. I came across Van through google se...arch, reviews, and his website. I had wanted to get in touch with Van for a couple of weeks but was hesitant to contact him, as my case was unraveling so fast. I had a teleconference consultation with Van today. Van showed me that he was knowledgable and also stated the facts of my case. He told me where I stand and how it would be in court. He was also up front and honest about everything. Not all lawyers are like that because most lawyers are just after the money even though they think that they can handle your case. He also told me about a strategy that he had in mind! I replied to Van after hours and he promptly replied back in email. We need more lawyers like this. I wish I had of found Van way back in January but I'm still glad I had an opportunity to speak with him today! He will tell you like it is, instead of keeping you wondering! He seems like a strong lawyer and knows what he is doing!! Overall I would definitely recommend Van!! :)

I chose Mr Smith based on his online website and profile. I needed a lawyer that was experienced in child support/custody law without interference from other legal cases that affect focus on specific types of law and that's what his profile indicated and with rave reviews. I had a very pleasant and s...uccessful outcome to my case based of Mr. Smith's experience and talent, it is obvious why he is so highly thought of. I will continue my relationship with Mr Smith if needed to protect my rights and the rights of my child.

I first reached out to Van Smith a day after being served a notice for spousal support for 70% of my income. Scarred and worried, I found Mr. Smith on the internet and was encouraged by his specialization in divorce. He met with me outside of regular hours and while on vacation (over the holidays) ...making a special trip to Williamsburg just to meet with me. His office was very upfront with the purpose of the initial visit and cost (a one hour consultation) with no obligation. Mr. Smith called me himself to provide directions and confirm. After the hour, I hired him on the spot. Since I have been working with him, I have received invoices at the agreed upon schedule. I go over them with a fine tooth comb and have not found any discrepancies yet. His staff has been upfront and honest and allowed me to complete work on my own to cut cost. His paralegal provides most of the information gathering for discovery, which is good because she is cheaper. Mr. Smith makes it clear that he meets with his entire team every week to go over the case and make sure everything is on track. After this meeting, I often get calls for clarification and other information. It is helpful to know that at least once a week, everyone is on the same page. He provided me with his direct contact info and has answered every question the day of being asked. His staff is very responsive as well and I have never had to leave a message. I have been to court once with Mr. Smith. It was clear that his experience has taught him very effective strategy. He was anticipating the opposing attorney's underhanded move to obtain temporary support without a formal hearing. He was able to squash this, and demonstrated that he expected this all along. My first hearing was a clear victory. After the hearing, he sat down with me one on one in the courthouse to move on to the next step. I will say that he is personally involved in my very complicated case and has made an effort to understand all the intricate details. I have not had any abnormalities in my invoices, and I've looked. I work a lot with the paralegal, but just on information gathering. Strategy and court appearances have all been handled by Mr. Smith himself. At this point, I have no regrets in hiring him and would repeat in a heartbeat. My only regret is not hiring him sooner.