Shevonn Willis is the founder and managing attorney of The Smith Willis Firm. She has 15 years of legal experience in Business Law, as well as Estate Planning. This experience includes counseling and advising start-up companies to multi-million dollar Fortune 500 companies in various aspects of business, as well as helping individuals, couples and families make critical decisions in the areas of wills, trusts, estates and probate.
Prior to forming The Smith Willis Firm, Shevonn practiced law with Tressler, LLP, a full-service, national law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The knowledge she gained at Tressler has prepared her for working with individuals and companies at all levels and in various industries.
Prior to Tressler, Shevonn gained valuable insight into the federal court system while she was a judicial extern for the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Shevonn’s early experience also included studying European Union Law in Rome, Italy, where she learned the dynamics of contract laws in other countries and mechanisms businesses can use to deal with product delivery and payment.
Shevonn volunteers in both her personal capacity and through the Firm’s mission of giving back to the community. Shevonn is a board member of several non-profits and a frequent speaker on issues surrounding business law and estate planning.
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Acquired: 2013
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Acquired: 2004
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2180 Satellite Boulevard, Suite 400, Duluth, GA, 30097
8 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Business
Posted by Chad | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Shevonn Willis
Ms. Willis has been magnificent in helping me with all of my business affairs in Georgia. She has made sure my trademarks, contracts, and all registrations were all in order. I recommend her in the highest regard!
Posted by Jennifer | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highly Recommend, Excellent Work, Highest Service
Shevonn Willis and her firm have provided excellent legal services for both myself and my clients. She goes above and beyond with each one of her clients'. Shevonn brings a professional, yet genuinely personal approach to her work, which resonates with every one of her clients. Her work has been ex...
Posted by Phillip | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Lawyer
Shevonn Willis is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced business lawyers in Gwinnett County. As a business consultant, I recommend her services to my clients with the complete assurance that she is going to get the job done. I would give her an A+ rating.
Posted by Tasha | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
A good business lawyer is crucial to business success
Early in my entrepreneurial journey I have learned hiring a good business lawyer is crucial to my business success. Shevonn Smith Willis is a good business attorney who provides vital assistance in almost every aspect of my new retail business, from retail lease agreements and advise/counsel on lawsu...
Posted by Robert | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Very Professional
We have been working with Shevonn for the past 2 years. No issues to date. I trust Shevonn and believe that she has my best interest in everything we do. As we continue to move into this year, I am excited for Shevonn to represent us with a large amount of our non profit work. We are excited to move...
"Shevonn is an excellent lawyer who prioritizes the success of her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to any business looking for proactive, solution oriented advice."
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2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best of Gwinnett, Gwinnett Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys in Illinois, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, The Smith Willis Firm
2012 - 2014
Of Counsel, Tressler, LLP
2004 - 2012
Associate, Tressler, LLP
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2015
English
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