Tia Leone Smith

Tia Leone Smith

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Estate Planning

2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 340, Atlanta, GA

About Tia

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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TIA SMITH LAW

2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 340, Atlanta, GA, 30345

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Tia Leone Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Amelia | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't ask for a better lawyer to work with!

Tia has been very thorough and helpful during our case! She is well organized, detail orientated and is continuously working hard to make sure we are well prepared. She also is very easy to get in touch with if we had any questions/concerns. Couldn't ask for a better lawyer to work with!

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unmatched legal services

I spent thousands of dollars on prior attorneys who did not provide a fraction of what Ms. Smith provided me. I had what seemed to be an impossible immigration situation, and I was referred to Ms. Smith by a friend who worked with her in the past and encouraged me to speak with her about my situatio...n. After 20 years of working with attorneys who could not help me, I’m finally a greencard holder and it is ALL thanks to Attorney Smith’s persistence and impeccable work. She is by far the best attorney and one of the best people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Do yourself a favor and hire her! You want Attorney Smith on your team.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very dedicated Attorney and strongly recommended.

We came to Ms. Smith after unsuccessful case with a different law firm. What I learnt here is this: it is not enough to choose an attorney based only on the size of firm. Commitment and dedication to clients are one of the most important. Ms. Smith has that DEDICATION to her work/clients We had a... NOID on the application, she worked the case and it got approved. Thank You.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2015

Excellent Immigration Attorney

Attorney Smith helped obtain visas for my family. She worked closely with my employer and me to ensure that my H1b visa and the derivative visas for my family were done correctly. She is extremely thorough and very responsive to all questions. My employer's HR department loved her and I refer anyone... who needs business or family assistance to her firm. Job well done!

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2014

Exceptional Job!!!

Attorney Smith handled the Estate Planning for my uncle and our family, and she did a masterful job. Attorney Smith came highly recommended by a friend of mine and my family and I are very happy with the decision that we made. Planning for death is already a difficult thing to do, and when my uncle... actually passed, Attorney Smith had things covered. Our uncle had a lot of property and assets that he had very specific intentions for when he passed. In a time of sadness, the planning for the estatse and proper execution of the will helped the family focus on healing instead of having to focus on the business side of things. Mrs. Smith was great and I would tell anyone looking for legal service to give her a call.

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Tia Leone Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Graham

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherry Kubanyi

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tia is a dedicated and dynamic attorney. She is an aggressive advocate and I fully endorse her!"

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Stephanie Hochberger

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tia is both dedicated and hardworking- she comes highly recommend!"

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Karima Gulick

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tia! Hard working and responsive."

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Jennifer Lancaster

General practice lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable and compassionate. You're in good hands with Tia."

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Joi Fairell

Immigration lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and works hard!"

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Alison Langley

Immigration lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zulma Lopez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tia is an excellent lawyer who has great attention to detail. She works diligently to achieve great results for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Candace Hill

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Attorney Smith to be friendly, knowledgeable, and direct when offering guidance to my clients. Since I do not practice immigration, it is important that I have an attorney whom I can trust to provide quality representation to my clients who have immigration law needs. Attorney Smith is the ONLY immigration attorney I refer clients to and this is directly a result of her competence and compassion."

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Pradeek Susheelan

Immigration lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers Association

N/A

Women of Distinction "Rising Star" Award, March of Dimes

Work Experience

2016 - Present

MBA Adjunct Professor - Business & Labor Law, Herzing University

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Tia Smith Law (formally Daniels & Smith, LLC)

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, The Fogle Law Firm

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Mannam & Associates, LLC

Associations

2016 - Present

DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

Volunteer Attorney

2015 - Present

LIFE Community Development Corporation

Board Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Young Survivor's Coalition

Advocate

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2015 - 2016

Brown Mackie College

Advisory Council

Sample of Legal Cases

Permanent Residency Granted

I-485's Approved for Family of 5

Joint Motions Granted

Motions Granted and client allowed to adjust with USCIS

R-1 Visa

Approval

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Education

2009

University of Georgia

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Saint Louis University

Certified (CECM)

Speaking Engagements

2015

YMCA Parent's Advisory Council

Family Matters: A Discussion of Georgia's Family Laws

2015

Embrace, Enhance, Enrich Your Finances

Estate Planning

2014

2014 Winter Immigration Seminar

Immigration Basics: Do I Qualify for Immigration Status?

2011

National Telegu Association

Emerging Issues in Immigration Law

Languages

English

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