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Sherrie Canzonieri Smith

Family Attorney at Indian Trail, NC

4.8   10 reviews

also known as Sherrie Smith

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  • Licensed for 9 years
    State NC
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Sherrie

Learn Sherrie’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Family
    35%
    Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Post Separation Support, Property Division, Separation Agreements, Contempt, Contempt, Modification, Parenting Agreement, Mediation

    9 years

  2. Child custody
    20%
    Emergency Custody, Custody Trial, Temporary Custody, Permanent Custody, Grandparent Custody, Third Party Custody, Custody modification, Contempt, Custody Agreement, Parenting Agreement, Mediation

    9 years

  3. Divorce and separation
    15%
    Property Division, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Post-Separation Support, Separation Agreement, Breach of Contract, Specific Performance, Parenting Agreement

    9 years

  4. Domestic violence
    15%
    Domestic Violence Protective Order, Assault, Simple Assault, Interference with Emergency Communications, Communicating Threats, Assault on a Female, Temporary Custody, Consent Order

    9 years

  5. Litigation
    15%
    Civil litigation, breach of contract, specific performance, evictions, magistrate court, money owed, breach of warranty

    9 years

YOU NEED AN ADVOCATE TO TELL YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY. WHETHER YOU HAVE TO FIGHT YOUR DIVORCE IN THE COURTROOM, OR YOU NEED A TOUGH NEGOTIATOR TO WORK OUT YOUR SEPARATION AGREEMENT, SHERRIE CAN ASSIST WITH YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. CALL TODAY!

I’m often questioned as to why I practice family law. Comments from other people usually go something like this: “I don’t know how you deal with the drama,” “I couldn’t listen to everyone complain about their divorce,” or “It would be too hard for me to be involved in a custody dispute.”

The truth is that I really enjoy helping people – yes, even through the drama and raw emotions that come with divorces and custody disputes. When a client comes to me for an initial consultation, my goal is to help this client feel like there is a plan moving forward. There are a lot of emotions present during an initial consultation, so I communicate to my clients that I will be there to take the burden of dealing with the legal issues they are facing, and that I will be helping them navigate through this process. Even after the initial consultation, my clients say that they already feel some of the weight lifted off their shoulders. I assure you that I will remain accessible, that I will listen to you, and that I will provide you with reasonable expectations for your case.

I tailor my representation to suit your needs. You will have a say in how your case gets handled, whether that means working towards an amicable solution or aggressively litigating your case in court. I am here to provide my clients with a sense of direction and guide them through this process with compassion.

As a wife, and parent to two young children, I understand how important family values are and what it means to put your children’s needs before your own. I was born and raised in Union County, North Carolina and graduated from Sun Valley High School. I have attended Weddington United Methodist Church since I was a young girl. In addition to spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy soccer, the beach, fall mountain trips, and spending time outdoors.

After practicing law in downtown Monroe for over seven years, I am excited to return to the Sun Valley community to make our legal services more accessible to our clients.

Contact Sherrie

Robison Smith Law, PLLC
6467 Old Monroe Road
Suite G
Indian Trail, NC, 28079

Reviews

4.8 / 5.0
  10 customer reviews
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Posted by Melissa | June 30, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best of the best!
Sherrie takes her job very seriously and never misses a beat. She does not back down in court, but is always very respectful and professional. She truly listens to every detail and has answered all of my questions throughly. She goes above and beyond to be prepared and makes sure you understand the process. She is extremely knowledgeable and can be trusted. She has been there for me in the worst of times and helped me move forward confidently. She has helped to keep me and my daughter safe. For that, I am eternally grateful. I highly, highly recommend Sherrie to represent you. She will not disappoint.
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Posted by Lindsey | May 3, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Sherrie Smith
I have needed a good lawyer a few times and always thought of Sherrie when in need! She is very attentive, a great listener and trustworthy. Anyone would be lucky to have Sherrie on their side. I know I will always come back to Robison Smith Law if I need someone to back me up!
Posted by Mike | September 29, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Helpful and Understanding
Sherrie helped me resolve a long standing legal issue and was very helpful and patient through the entire process.
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Sherrie was a great, I used her for a couple different cases and each one she made the process as easy as could be she went above and beyond to help me. Very knowledgeable in everything that was going on and always thinking ahead. I would hire her again and would highly recommend her, I’m very thankful for everything she did for me during such a hard time
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Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome Attorney
Accomplished everything I wanted out of my situation. She did a great job in a timely manner.
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Child custody
Sherrie was my attorney for getting primary for my child custody case. She was excellent! She was well prepared, knew everything about my case, and said all the right things. I couldn't have asked for anyone to do a better job than she did. I was truly amazed at how professional and responsible she was. She helped me along the way, kept in touch and up to date about everything. She continuously reviewed my case and knew what she was doing the moment we stepped foot into the courtroom. I will be hiring her for all of my family matters, there's no one better!
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Posted by Lemonte | April 14, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Informative Attorney
My attorney,Sherrie Smith, has been very informative regarding my case. If I had questions regarding anything she was eager to answer them. Prior to each court hearing she would explain to me the details of what she was trying to achieve. I would definitely recommend her if someone needed legal counsel.
Posted by ugwuala | February 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
she handled my family court cases in conjunction with her partner
she has provided excellent service to my case. My questions are answered very well and she is easily accessible.
Posted by Patrick | April 29, 2015
Outstanding and relentless lawyer
I was recently in a child custody dispute. I held off on hiring an attorney even months after the opposing party had already hired one. One because I was hoping that mediation would work and mainly because finding a good lawyer is overwhelming. Especially in a child custody case where you hear horror stories of fathers not receiving fair and equal treatment. For months I received threats from the opposing parties lawyer and after agreeing to an arrangement at mediation, received a letter stating they would not agree to mediation and threatening legal proceedings if I did not agree to their terms. I contacted Helms, Robison, and Lee where Sherrie works after being referred to her by a close friend. At the initial consultation with Sherrie, I was positive that I had to retain her as my lawyer. She was very confident and very knowledgeable. Upon retaining Sherrie, she immediately got to work getting information from me and sending demand letters to the opposing party as my son was being kept from me at the time. During this time I was very distraught due to the fact that I had seen my son almost every day until a few weeks before this time period. Sherrie was very reassuring and very diligent to make me feel like everything was under control. Not only by her words but her actions. If she did not have the answers to my question she would get back to me. Most of the time the same day. Sherrie always gives me plenty of time to prepare anything that she needs from me by letting me know months ahead of time about possible dead lines. She has always offered very sound advice while at the same time respecting and understanding what's important to me. Because of Sherrie's relentless but professional approach, we were able to settle out of court shortly before a temporary custody hearing. The settlement was very fair and the outcome was better than I initially could have imagined. Coming from somone that has never gone through anything like this and was scared out of my mind when I contacted Sherrie, I can promise you that she will lead you down the right path and will always have your best intrest at heart. You will never feel like you're out of touch with her and never feel like she's too busy to respond to questions or concerns. Contact her office today if you're looking for an amazing lawyer. I can promise you will not be disappointed.
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Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Okay
I met with Sherrie to discuss a less typical family law situation. She made every effort to answer my questions, however, I found later that when pressed she had offered an explanation to a question that directly contradicts statements I have subsequently read for myself in the guidelines published by North Carolina. I think she was just unfamiliar with them, however, if a significant portion of your income is derived from helping people navigate these documents I think this is a problem (if only a completely human problem), and I wish I had known this BEFORE the consultation fee. As a point of fact, her answer to my question greatly embellished the amount of potential financial gain for litigation. I think that was an honest mistake and not meant to guide my decision to retain her services, however, I am glad I did my own research. I hope this information saves others some frustration.
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Response from Sherrie Smith March 30, 2016
I am sorry you did not have a positive experience. After you spoke with one of the partners here, I hope that your questions were clarified and that you were satisfied with the customer service you received from our firm. We strive to deliver excellent customer service to each person who walks through our door.
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Robison Smith Law, PLLC
  • 2022 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Helms Robison Lee & Bennett, P.A.
  • 2014 - 2022
  • Intern
  • Union County District Attorney's Office
  • 2012 - 2014

Education

  • Charlotte School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2014
  • University of North Carolina, Wilmington
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2011

Associations

  • Union County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Union County Bar
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Red Cross - Union County, NC Chapter
  • Board Member
  • 2016 - 2020
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2023
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2022

Publications

  • Charlotte Law Review
  • Editor
  • 2014
  • Charlotte Law Review
  • Editor
  • 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Appraisal pre-COVID, during, and post-COVID-19 Pandemic - Attended
  • 2021
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • There is a Snake in Your Garden- Attended
  • 2020
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Happy Anniversary, ITACAT! The Next 10 Years... What the Future Held- Attended
  • 2020
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Divorce and Wealth: Research Evidence on the Short and Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Wealth- Attended
  • 2020
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Finding, Gathering and Keeping Business and Legal Intelligence- Attended
  • 2019
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Freaky Friday: They Told Me/Only Needed to Know Family Law- Attended
  • 2019
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • I Just Lost at the Court of Appeals, What Do I Do Now?- Attended
  • 2019
  • Association for Continuing Legal Education
  • Social Security Disability from Start to Finish- Attended
  • 2019
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (5)
Endorse Sherrie
Unknown Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Co-worker
"Sherrie is a smart and tenacious lawyer. She is honest, trustworthy, and a zealous advocate for her clients. She will have a long and successful career in the legal field."
Family Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I have had an opportunity to supervise and work with Sherrie in both a litigation and family law context over the past year. She has performed quite admirably in both arenas. Sherrie is intelligent, well-spoken, knows the law, and is always well prepared for whatever situation may arise in a case. I would heartily recommend her."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Sherrie is a top-notch attorney. She knows the law and is an experienced trial attorney. Sherrie is a passionate advocate and strives to obtain the best result for her clients."
Indian Trail Family Lawyer Sherrie Canzonieri Smith
Sherrie Canzonieri Smith
Family Attorney
Indian Trail, NC
Licensed for 9 years
Virtual consultation available