Sheri Tomblin Lake

Frightened and disoriented from my marital separation, I needed a lawyer who would patiently guide me through the process of my divorce and get the results I wanted for my settlement. Sheri did both and was efficient, steadfast, and smart. I never doubted the course of our case because Sheri gave m...e realistic knowledge and expectations based on her years of experience in family law. Sheri approached my case with cautious confidence, and made me feel incredibly empowered, validated and hopeful despite many unknowns. In the end, we won my court case in arbitration, getting less than we asked, but more than we expected--which is pretty much an ideal outcome for divorce court. She had managed my expectations appropriately, didn't waste time and money, and truly felt like the ally I needed to settle my divorce. She has a clear understanding of how judges and opposing sides think, what to focus on, how to play up advantages, and where to avoid the landmines that could derail our case. Her advice and execution was excellent, and I appreciate her always keeping me abreast on her progress without running up my bills on excessive communications or procedures. I truly could not have asked for a better lawyer than Sheri Lake.

Sheri became my lawyer after about 10 years of working with a number attorneys in order to secure the safety of my three children and enforce the payment of ongoing support on their behalf. The case history was incredibly complex and cumbersome. Yet, Sheri quickly absorbed the abundance of case... information and got up to speed quickly. After spending thousands of dollars in the family court of Fulton county with previous attorneys , Sheri was quite efficient with my dollars on the front end. She was likable and had a disarming manner. She creatively suggested various possible courses of action, while at the same time remained mindful of the costs involved for each. She helped me understand my options and the risks involved. She consistently provided an honest assessment of my options, regardless of how it impacted my legal fees with her. Perhaps most importantly, she valued my depth of knowledge of my own case on the front end and thru out the process. She listened carefully and thoroughly, before jumping to conclusions and heading down an expensive road, without all the important details. She made me feel that we were on the same team and helped suggest ways I️ could reduce my legal fees and stills secure positive rulings. This allowed us to work successfully together and for me to feel honored in the process. In court, she displayed a high level of competency. She was organized and had a good rapport with the both the DeKalb and Fulton Courts. She presented my case thoroughly and clearly. She patiently answered my questions and considered my suggestions, even in court. Her ego did not get in the way of making an appropriate course correction, if needed. Her expertise in managing my case allowed us to secure rulings that finally provided for the long term safety of my children. I️ absolutely and most highly recommend Sheri Lake.

Sheri Lake is extremely professional but also very down to earth and attentive to her client's needs. I was very anxious to get my divorce done quickly due to some particular financial/tax issues. Sheri and her staff were able to bring my divorce to conclusion in just 3 months from initial engagement... through a negotiated settlement and minimal court involvement. Sheri always responded to my questions and concerns quickly and thoughtfully. She is brilliant with numbers, which is a MUST for any family lawyer, and has a very practical and strategic approach to the way she practices. Family law is a difficult area because there are so many variables (nothing is black & white) and that is why it so important to have an experienced professional in your corner. I recommend Sheri and Smith & Lake to anyone who is dealing with any family law issue.

Sheri was a fantastic attorney to have in my corner. Things started out slow as the legal system doesn't seem to work as quickly as I want but once we got to mediation Sheri worked to make sure my interests were protected and helped navigate through the process with a difficult spouse. End result... -- able to work out the details through mediation and divorce was final 3 months after filing.

I had a very good experience with Sheri. She was always so quick to respond to any question I had and gave me confidence I am pretty sure I wouldn't have had with another attorney. She also had a good resource of people I needed to speak to or work with during my divorce and after my divorce was fina...l.