Suzanne Smith

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Suzanne Smith

also known as Suzanne Smith, Formerly Suzanne Elizabeth Henrickson

4.7
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Acworth, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce ... +4 more

4439 Carnes Street, Ste. 1A, Cobb County, Acworth, GA

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About Suzanne

Biography

Assisting people with life changes is what I enjoy doing and excel at.

Statistically, married couples in the United States have a 50% divorce rate.

Comprehensive estate planning is recommended to avoid the probate process.

Family law covers any legal issue involving children and families.

The best resolution to any divorce is one that the parties can agree on.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Child Support, Custody, Contempt/Enforcement of Court Orders, Divorce, Legal Separation, Visitation, Legitimation, Paternity

20%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills, Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Estate Administration (with or without a Last Will and Testament), Will Contest.

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Henrickson Law Group, LLC

4439 Carnes Street, Ste. 1A, Cobb County, Acworth, GA, 30101

henricksonlaw.com/

Suzanne Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Robert T | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child custody battle

I've spent the past year working with Suzanne to resolve my child custody legal issue. She is thorough and an excellent communicator. Observing her at trial was impressive because the opposing attorney was an utter disaster. Suzanne was organized and articulate. No one likes spending money on attorne...ys, but she saved me THOUSANDS!

Posted by Leo | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Divorce case

I have had lawyers in the past and I find Suzanne henrickson the detailed focused attorney. Her debriefing of my case, information gathering and research of pertinent laws was simply amazing. I won my case beyond expectations. The fees and representation are well balanced

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

A consummate professional!

I was referred the counsel of Suzanne Henrickson by Sarah McCormick attorney at law when I needed a good attorney for my Contested Child Support review back in 2016. She was thorough, well prepared and hands down dealt with representing my children in the most effective way in court. I immediately fe...lt that she had my back and understood completely what we were dealing with. In the end, the judge ruled in favor of the state recommendation for child support guidelines in our case and took a no nonsense approach with my ex husband and his attorney. She knows her stuff! She is tough and smart and you want those qualities in an attorney. I also felt that her retainer was fair and that she was not in it for what some attorneys charge. I’d consider her again in a heartbeat for any family law cases!

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2013

Great lawyer

Professional, hands on, incredible and very honest. oh! and very smart. She is hardworking and keeps you in formed at all times. Your money will be well spent and she is very considerate and she is also very direct. Words to describe Mrs. Henrickson, efficient, productive, honest, determine, relentle...ss, courageous and excellent. Not hard to reach, if she cant get back to you, she will make sure that someone else does and then follow up to make sure that you are taken care of. Its like Allstate says, you are never alone when you need to reach her.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Suzanne takes sides, and it might not be yours

If I could give zero stars I would. Suzanne blew my case on the last leg of the journey. After paying her $5k, she racked up another $5k in nickel and dime charges. She charged me for emails that were sent to me that didnt even pertain to my business with her. While well organized, Suzanne will take ...sides in cases and it might not be yours. She was overly compassionate to my now ex wife. At the time they were both new mothers. Ultimately, after paying her $7k she let the final order, drafted by my ex wife's attorney, sit on her desk long enough for him to have it pushed through the court without any response or correction on my part. After expressing my concerns Suzanne told me "do not contact my office again unless it's to pay your balance due". The order drafted by the opposition had many discrepancies that needed to be addressed and Suzanne neglected to finish her job for me.

Suzanne Smith

Replied last October 01, 2019

To J.G: I sincerely regret that your Wife decided to divorce you. Notwithstanding, it does not benefit anyone, including yourself, to lie about what transpired in your case. Just because your divorce order was not drafted to your liking does not mean that it is faulty. Your behavior in posting false statements about your representation will not cause me to write off the balance due and owing to our firm. I regret that our professional relationship ended because of your refusal to pay for legal services rendered. As always, I would be happy to assist you in whatever way possible, provided; however, that you pay for the services requested.

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Suzanne Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Woodall

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Suzanne Henrickson for 10 years in a professional relationship. I have had many cases with her in our professional capacities. She is always professional, prompt with her replies, and a great adversary for her clients."

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Ann Stahl

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She's a good person and an excellent attorney"

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Esther Vayman

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Suzanne is incredibly smart and hard working. She is a fierce advocate for her clients. Whether she is negotiating a settlement or taking a case to trial, you can be assured you are getting the best possible representation with Suzanne on your side."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner/Owner, Henrickson Law Group, LLC

2009 - 2018

Family Law & Civil Litigation Division, Founding Partner, Henrickson & Sereebutra

2006 - 2009

Litigator, Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, LLP

2005 - 2006

Litigator, Carlock, Copeland, Semler & Stair, LLP

2001 - 2005

Staff Attorney, the Fulton County Superior Court, Honorable Jerry W. Baxter

1999 - 2000

Attorney, United States Department of Justice - Immigration & Naturalization Services

Associations

2007 - Present

Paulding County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cobb County Modification of Custody Action

Dad won custody of his daughter

Paulding County Divorce Case

Divorce Granted on basis of Adultery; Opposing Party's Motion for New Trial Denied

Paulding County - Family Violence TPO

TPO Granted; Husband violated the code of conduct of officers and subsequently was fired

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Education

1999

University of Pittsburgh

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Seville, Sevilla Spain

Rotary International Scholar

1995

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Undergrad

Speaking Engagements

2022

Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers 2022 Annual Meeting

Service of Process; Case Law Update

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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