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

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Payment Methods

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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

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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2014 | Immigration

My Experience with Attorney Tia Smith

I have worked with a few Immigration Attorneys and at the time Attorney Smith was recommended to me I was at my wits end regarding my immigration status because my previous Attorneys either didn't know the law or they were withholding information for whatever reason. When I spoke to Attorney Smith, w...ithin 3 minutes she had a grasp of my situation and told me I had nothing to worry about. She spoke candidly in plain English and gave me examples of her past cases to ensure me I had nothing to immediately be concerned about. When I met her the next week, the good news just kept on coming. She told me all my avenues of approach to dealing with my situation that I wasn't even aware I was entitled to, or had never been told about. She looked over my paper work and broke down everything my previous attorneys had done as flawed. Again, speaking in plain English, she was able to reassure me with her ridiculous command of immigration law that she makes look so effortless. To date I am still working with her, and really feel like I have more than an Attorney on my side, but some one with extensive inside knowledge of the Immigration process and HOW IT REALLY WORKS vs WHAT IS ON THE IMMIGRATION WEBSITE!!! The fact that I am still here and have been guided in the right direction is the proof! She is passionate about what she does, ALWAYS get's back to you in a timely fashion, respectful of your background story, hyper intelligent, soft spoken, extremely well-mannered and polite. This is a RARE attorney with real human ideals and not a money grabber for hire that will exploit your worried state!!!! Just give her a call and run your case by her and you will see. She saved me from literally worrying myself sick to see that I have more than a fighting change to fairly state my case and even failing that, she gave so many plan B options (that i didn't think were possible) that I am happy with, I have more than total faith that my situation is going to work out. That's all I ever wanted; an attorney who will fight ad be creative when the chips are down. I have that know and wouldn't trade Attorney Smith for anyone. I've already tried anyone before and they failed me...miserably.

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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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Jessica Graham

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Sherry Kubanyi

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Stephanie Hochberger

Estate planning lawyer

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Jennifer Lancaster

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Karima Gulick

Intellectual property lawyer

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Joi Fairell

Family lawyer

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Alison Langley

Immigration lawyer

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Julio Moreno

Immigration lawyer

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Zulma Lopez

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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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