John Caleb Smith

John Caleb Smith

also known as Caleb Smith

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Employment & Labor, Tax ... +2 more

115 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Tax 13%

16 years

13%
Military Law 12%

Prior to entering private practice I served as a military attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps practicing in the core disciplines of Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Administrative Law/Labor and Employment, and Contract & Fiscal Law.

15 years

12%
Criminal Defense 10%

Prior to entering private practice I served as a military and federal prosecutor in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps as a Judge Advocate and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

12 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 10 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2015

Special Member

No misconduct found

Location

Martison & Beason

115 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL, 35801

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John Caleb Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

I had a case that I discussed with my divorce attorney regarding a 401k settelement but he said I had no case and no chance at winning ever. I left his office and contacted Mr. Smith, and two other attorneys. Mr. Smith, by far, the most knowledgable and very positive about the case. I hired him an...d during the whole process, he was promt, professional, and courteous. Best of all, he won my case. Excellent attorney. I wish every attorney was that good!

Posted by Curtis | August 1, 2015

Government Proposed Suspension

Caleb did an outstanding job for me. He provided expert legal guidance on fighting a proposed suspension. He prepared a rebuttal that was effective, clear, and legally sound. The proposed suspension was reduced to a letter of reprimand. I was willing to take the letter of reprimand and move on wi...th my life versus fighting it at the next level. I know Caleb would have prepared an solid response at the next level, but I was not willing to continue. His rates were very reasonable. The value for the cost was excellant. I have recommended him to several individuals and at least one has retained him as a lawyer because of the work he did for me. I would give him a 5 star rating.

Posted by Mark | July 10, 2015

Fully responsive to our needs

We had a quick reaction need for Temporary Guardianship for my mother and Caleb met with us on the same day to discuss the situation and begin the paperwork. He kept us informed throughout the process and has been available and knowledgeable about all questions we have asked regarding elderly care, ...liabilities, provision for the future, and has filled in where we didn't know the question to ask. Caleb has been an excellent resource and assistance to us, and comes with my highest recommendation.

Posted by stephanie | June 15, 2015

Awesome!

Awesome experience working with Caleb; we are definitely sticking with Caleb from this point on when we need an attorney with his specialty!!!! Highly recommend Caleb!

John Smith

Replied last June 16, 2015

Thank you, Stephanie! I very much enjoyed working with your family and I look forward to meeting your legal needs in the future. I truly appreciate your kind words. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 256-533-1667 if I can be of any further assistance to you.

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David Coates

Estate planning lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Caleb Smith possess the trifecta of a good attorney; he is attentive, hard-working and knowledgeable. I have referred several individuals to him and I have heard nothing but positive things about him."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Associate, Martinson & Beason, PC

2010 - 2014

Captain/Judge Advocate, United States Army Judge Advocate's General Corps

Associations

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Judge Advocates Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Alabama State Bar Association

Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honor Society

Association of the United States Army

Education

2009

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Grove City College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Alabama School of Law

Tax LLM

Languages

English

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