Tia Leone Smith
About Tia
Biography
Tia Smith is the founding member of Tia Smith Law (formally Daniels & Smith, LLC). Her area of expertise focuses on business and family immigration and civil litigation. Tia's thorough and focused analysis of each stage of the legal spectrum, and valuable insight into difficult multifaceted matters and complex cases has resulted in solid client relationships and superior work product, qualities that serve as the bedrock of Tia Smith Law.
Tia's immigration practice focuses on a variety of employment based and family based matters. She has extensive experience representing large corporations including domestic and international companies in the various fields of education, engineering, information technology, and international religious organizations. She works hand in hand with clients ensuring that global mobility and expansion objectives are compliant with federal immigration regulations. Tia also successfully represents individuals in federal proceedings in front of the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Board of Immigration Appeals.
In addition to her immigration practice, Tia provides day to day counsel to clients regarding their estate planning needs.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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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9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Car Accidents
Posted by Antonia | November 02, 2014 | Car Accidents
First-Class Legal Counsel!
After my car accident in 2011, I am sincerely thankful to have found Tia Smith. She was extremely knowledgeable, always accessible, and gave me a tremendous sense of security about my case. Tia Smith did a great job in advising me through the totaling of a vehicle, medical treatment, and fought to ma...
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"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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Experience
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 FoundationVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
LIFE Community Development CorporationBoard Member
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Young Survivor's CoalitionAdvocate
2010 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2015 - 2016
Brown Mackie CollegeAdvisory Council
Sample of Legal Cases
I-485's Approved for Family of 5
Motions Granted and client allowed to adjust with USCIS
Approval
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Certified (CECM)
Speaking Engagements
2015
Family Matters: A Discussion of Georgia's Family Laws
2015
Estate Planning
2014
Immigration Basics: Do I Qualify for Immigration Status?
2011
Emerging Issues in Immigration Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers