Donna Hipp Smith

Donna Hipp Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Domestic Violence

10265 Kingston Pike, Suite C, Knoxville, TN

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 27 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Donna Hipp Smith

10265 Kingston Pike, Suite C, Knoxville, TN, 37922

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Donna Hipp Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Timely and Calming

Donna helped me through a very quick divorce with children, and then with a relocation. She was consistently timely, clear, and supportive. This is a very emotional process, and she has helped me remain level-headed and calm through the storm of the past year and a half.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Donna knows what she is doing and she truly cares. She handled my big, complicated case with aplomb. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Michelle | September 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Grateful!

Donna is someone who will always hold a special place in my heart. My divorce was one of very unique circumstances and she never backed down, always fighting for what was right. She has a big heart and good southern grit too!! She took the extra steps to research cases similar to mine, and there ...were not many! In the end, my daughter and I are safe, happy, and very grateful! Thanks Donna!!

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Litigation

Outstanding Knowledgeable and Aggressive Attorney

Ms. Smith as an established reputation in the Knoxville legal community as an aggressive and competent negotiator who is unafraid and well prepared to litigate matters in the event the opposing counsel decides not to settle. Ms. Smith handled an issue for me in the Fourth Circuit (Family) court and ...it was evident that she was well known amongst the other lawyers. Ms. Smith conducted two adversarial hearings in which she gracefully and decisively handled a hostile and uncooperative witness/opposing party drawing out the facts and circumstances surrounding my case. I would recommend Ms. Smith without hesitation, as with most services, experience and reputation count.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Tireless and tenacious

Donna is amazing. She handled my divorce 1.5 yrs ago and is handling my post divorce issues now. She is so knowledgeable and she explains things thoroughly in a way that put me at ease. She can be such a bulldog if necessary, but she is thoughtful in how she approaches the problem and knows how to r...esolve things without creating more anger and hostility. She was such an answer to my prayers and I am so grateful for her guidance.

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Donna Hipp Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jo Lehberger

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sam English

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is always prepared and zealously represents her client. I have worked many cases against Ms. Smith and I find her to be a tough opponent. She is a fine person and attorney."

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Jere Ownby

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I think Donna Smith is a great lawyer. Cool under pressure. Smart. Experienced. Widely and highly respected by other lawyers and by the Judges. Anybody represented by Donna Smith is well-represented."

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Lucinda Albiston

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence, YWCA

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Albiston, Smith & Lehberger

2012 - 2014

Member, Albiston & Smith, PLLC

2007 - 2007

Visiting Professor - Family Law, University Of Tennessee College Of Law

2002 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, University Of Tennessee College Of Law

2001 - 2012

Member, Schwamm, Albiston & Smith, PLLC

1999 - 2001

Attorney, Smith & Quinn, PLLC

Associations

1999 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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