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Judy-Ann Smith, BSN, MS, JD, RN.
My passion as an attorney is being able to help people. Resolving someone’s legal issues is the most rewarding aspect of the work I do. I am an empathetic and compassionate lawyer, willing to listen to my clients’ issues, to get a deeper understanding of what they would like to achieve and accomplish. Most importantly, I am an assertive advocate for all my clients and I will fight for what is fair and just according to the laws of the land.
My practice areas range from family law to estate planning and probate. I have extensive success in handling divorce and family law cases. I have counseled and advised clients on their estate planning needs, prepared estate plans, and given presentations to other lawyers on estate planning. I successfully handled probate cases, assisted fiduciaries with estate administration, assisted families in implementing plans when loved ones pass away, and assisted Trustees’ while navigating through trust administration issues.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Forefront Law -------- Main Office
4465 Baymeadows Road
Suite 3
Jacksonville, FL, 32217
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 03/28/2022 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Probate Attorney in Jacksonville | Expertise | 2020 |
Elite Advocate | American Institute of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Forefront Law | 2013 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Jacksonville Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | TAKING THE FIRST STEP: FILING AN ESTATE IN PROBATE COURT | 2019 |
National Business Institute Seminar | UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN PROBATE | 2019 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Executor Strategies | 2018 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Probate Process Overview & FIrst Steps | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Florida Atlantic University | MS - Master of Science | 2001 |
Florida Atlantic University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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ProLaw CLE | Course on Estate Plaanning: The Essentials of Drafting Estate Planning Documents, Wills and Recovable Living Trusts | 2019 |
National Business Institute | UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN PROBATE | 2019 |
National Business Institute | TAKING THE FIRST STEP: FILING AN ESTATE IN PROBATE COURT | 2019 |
National Business Institute Probate | 30 Steps to Perfect Probate | 2018 |
Probate Seminar | The Probate Process from Start to Finish | 2017 |
Estate Planning and Administration | Key laws and client intake/goal setting and transfers during life and inter-vivos trusts. | 2017 |
Estate Planning | Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide | 2017 |
Economic Development Workshop | Estate Planning | 2016 |
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JoAnn Kucklick, Probate Attorney on Apr 20, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Smith on a number of probate matters and find her to be a pleasure to work with. Ms. Smith is extremely knowledgeable and competent in her field and has excellent rapport with clients and co-workers alike. I would highly recommend her services.
Paige Poechmann, Probate Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
Judy-Ann is an outstanding lawyer devoted to providing the best legal services to each client. She is an exemplary probate and family law attorney.
JoAnn Kucklick, Probate Attorney on Apr 20, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Smith on a number of probate matters and find her to be a pleasure to work with. Ms. Smith is extremely knowledgeable and competent in her field and has excellent rapport with clients and co-workers alike. I would highly recommend her services.
Paige Poechmann, Probate Attorney on Mar 4, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker
Judy-Ann is an outstanding lawyer devoted to providing the best legal services to each client. She is an exemplary probate and family law attorney.
Judith Paul, Guardianship Attorney on Feb 26, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Smith is a wonderful lawyer, tremendous patience, kind and knows guardianship very well.
Donald Metcalf, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Judy is a wonderful, personable attorney who is highly respected in her field. I cannot recommend her highly, enough!
Justin Suss, Probate Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Extremely knowledgable on probate, divorce, and estate planning.
Antoinette Pierre-Louis, Family Attorney on Feb 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She takes the time and effort to diligently represent her clients in Family and Probate matters.