Jacob E Smith

Jacob E Smith

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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Education, Guardianship

8003 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 102, Richmond, VA

About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, equitable distribution of assets/debts, spousal support, custody, visitation, child support, protective orders, and adoption.

14 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Estate Planning 20%

Trusts, wills, power of attorney, advanced medical directives

20%
Education 10%

IEP, 504 Plan, Title IX actions.

10%
Guardianship 10%

Mental health advocacy, adult guardianships.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 12 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Whitbeck Bennett, PLLC

8003 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 102, Richmond, VA, 23229

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Jacob Cowdin

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Relationship: Co-worker

"Jacob is intelligently aggressive in his representation of clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Edwards

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jacob does a good job of striking the balance between zealously advocating for his clients, and maintaining a courteous working relationship with opposing counsel. Jacob is an excellent attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction in Utah, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2011

Letter of Commendation, CPT Michael T. Palmer USN JAG

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Whitbeck Bennett, PLLC

2022 - 2023

Litigation Manager, Cordell & Cordell

2017 - 2022

Senior Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

2016 - 2017

Of Counsel, Vannova Legal, PLLC

2014 - 2014

Of Counsel, Lowe Law Group

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Weber County Attorney's Office

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk / Attorney, Cragun Law Firm

2013 - 2017

Owner/Attorney, Jacob E. Smith, Attorney at Law

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Franklin County Public Defender

2011 - 2011

Legal Extern, City of Xenia

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Us Navy Jag Corps

Associations

2013 - Present

Weber County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

Utah State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2012

Capital University

Juris Doctor

2009

Southern Virginia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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