Jana Jawan Smith

Jana Jawan Smith

also known as Jawan Olive Smith, Jawan Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 36 years

Elder law Lawyer at Florence, AL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Probate, Litigation, Real Estate

3507 Florence Boulevard, Florence, AL

About Jana

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 35%

Preparation of Wills, Power of Attorney Documents, Living Wills, and assistance in helping clients with Medicaid qualification and planning.

37 years

35%
Probate 25%

Estate administration, Will Probate, Guardianships, and Conservatorships.

37 years

25%
Litigation 20%

Fiduciary litigation, family law, contract, and real estate litigation

37 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

Closings, lease/sale contracts, contracts for deeds, residential and commercial leases, ejectment and eviction actions.

37 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-175 per hour

Contingency

25%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 36 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1989

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jana Jawan Smith

3507 Florence Boulevard, Florence, AL, 35634

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Jana Jawan Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome!

She guided us through a contested will. She had great knowledge of the situation. She was easy to talk to.

Jana Smith

Replied last June 7, 2018

Hi Anonymous...thank you for the positive review. I am glad that I was able to help you with your will contest and ease the tension that these type casss can bring. Thank you again and let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you or your family in the future. I appreciate your business!

Posted by nathan | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

2 years and she is still fighting for us

One of the Shoals best attorney's! Very reasonable and so smart, friendly and prompt. You can never go wrong with Jawan!

Jana Smith

Replied last April 4, 2018

Nathan—-thank you for your kind words! I appreciate my clients very much and am grateful for your review. I will continue to work hard for you. Thanks again. Jawan

Posted by Clay | October 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome knowledge

Jawan is a class act that really knows her stuff. She kept me calm throughout the whole process even though she had never seen anything like my case in almost 30 years of practice. She done what she has been hired to do and has an awesome personality; that means a lot when ure dealing with a stressfu...l situation. Once again Jawan thanks for everything so far and maybe it will be over soon.

Jana Smith

Replied last October 6, 2017

Clay, thank you for the review. I do appreciate your feedback on the services you have received. I strive to offer quality services for a fair price to everyone. I am grateful for every person who walks through my door. The best part of my job is getting to know my clients and forming relationships that will hopefully last a lifetime. Thanks again for the review. I have enjoyed working with you and look forward to bringing your case to a positive and peaceful resolution. Jawan

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1989

Summa Cum Laude, Cumberland School of Law

1987

Am Jur, Am Jur Prize Awards- Real Property, Contracts, Torts, Constitutional Law, and Municipal Courts

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Jawan Olive Smith, Attorney at Law

1995 - 2001

Attorney, Lange, Simpson, Robinson @ Somerville, LLP

1989 - 1994

Attorney, Burr & Forman

Associations

2016 - Present

BNI

2015 - Present

ElderCounsel

2001 - Present

Lauderdale County Bar Association

1989 - Present

Alabama State Bar

1990 - 1995

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

Grievance Committee

1987 - 1989

Cumberland Law Review

Editorial Editor

Education

2017

University of Alabama School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1989

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Auburn University, Auburn

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1992

Coping with Cancer

Legal Planning for Long Term Illness

Publications

1987

Cumberland Law Review Constitutionality of Damage Caps in Alabama

Languages

English

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