William Julian Smith

William Julian Smith

also known as Bill Smith, B.J. Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Dacula, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

3611 Braselton Highway, Suite 202, Dacula, GA

About William

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

car/trucking/motorcycle accidents; inadequate security, nightclub shootings; apartment shootings; product liability/failure to warn; wrongful death; injuries at assisted living communities; workplace injuries caused by third parties; mass torts; etc.

15 years

60%
Employment and Labor 35%

sexual harassment and retaliation; unpaid commissions

15 years

35%
Civil Rights 5%

excessive force/police brutality cases involving serious bodily injury or death

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 14 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Smith Law, LLC

3611 Braselton Highway, Suite 202, Dacula, GA, 30019

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William Julian Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robbin | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kudos to William Smith at Smith Law

William Smith at Smith Law has a heart for people and ensuring he understands the issues when taking on a case. The time and effort he put in to represent me and provide the right representation was Superb! The professionalism of the Smith Law firm is outstanding and highly recommend them as the be...st law firm in Atlanta.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

William Smith

William is a very professional , hard working lawyer that is determined to get your case resolved to your satisfaction. If I need legal assistance in the future I wouldn't hesitate to give him a call.

Posted by Jordan | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Mr. Bill Smith as well as his wife Mrs. Louise Smith took on my case back in October of 2016. From the beginning they gave me the peace of mind and assured me that my case would be handled. Bill is very knowledgeable and a great person to work with. My case got settled in a quick and orderly fashion.... I'm happy of the outcome and glad that I had Mr. Bill Smith and Mrs. Louise Smith to represent me in my time of need.

Posted by Jose | October 19, 2013

Amazing Lawyer

This is probably the most honest lawyer that exist in the state of GA. He is very knowledgeable regarding real estate law, and is very attentive to his clients. This however does not mean that he can't handle other cases, he's also a trial attorney. My friend and I were loosing our homes to the dirt ...bag Big Banks and when spent a week calling attorneys to find one that could gel us. The first thing 99% of them said was, "That will be a $2,000 dollar retainer, without even asking us about our case or giving us 5min. Lets be honest we all know that most lawyer are dirt bags that have maybe one hair on their heads of honesty, and maybe they lost that one. But this guy is 100% the real deal. Give him a call you will never regret it, God bless.

Posted by Theresa | January 7, 2013

Attoney William J. Smith is a one a kind, great lawyer and legal advocate.

Attorney William Julian Smith is an exceptional lawyer that is very knowledgeable in the field of law. He goes beyond the call of duty to respond legally and professionally on your behalf with the opposing attorney for meetings of mediation. I expect the best at trial when Attorney William J Smi...th is my attorney. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable and kept me will informed with dates and preparations for legal warfare. He is the best and recommend him for all who needs an attorney.

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William Julian Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Podesta

Business lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jody Sellers

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Louise Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill is a brilliant attorney. He has a deep understanding of the law, and is able to grasp new concepts and areas of law with ease. Bill is sincere and honest. He truly cares about his clients, and works tirelessly on their behalf. It is such a blessing to work and learn from Bill every day."

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David Selby

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill is an extremely articulate and well rounded attorney. Additionally, Bill is one of the finest legal authors I've encountered in the practice of law. I highly recommend Bill and his law firm."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer posts very concise and well thought out answers on Avvo. He seems to have a very high level of legal knowledge and expertise."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"While Mr. Smith is somewhat new to Avvo, his answers are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would be looking for hin hiring an attorney."

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Ronald Debranski

Foreclosure lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith knows his foreclosure law."

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Jody Sellers

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Andrew Leone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronald Debranski

General practice lawyer

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David Selby

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law (Mercer), BNA

2009

CALI Award -- Labor Law, Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

2009

CALI Award -- Intro to Legal Research, Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

2008

CALI Award -- Legal Analysis, Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Smith Law, LLC

2011 - 2012

Litigation Associate, Rubin Lublin, LLC (fka Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC)

Associations

2013 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mbigi v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Successfully appealed the trial court's order dismissing homeowner's wrongful foreclosure and RICO claims.

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Education

2011

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

2007

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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