Erika M. Smitherman

If you do not have the funds to pay for every single phone call, email, or question you have and not get answers to any of them, DO NOT HIRE this so-called family lawyer. I was supposedly given a "friend discount" for my retainer due to a different attorney I trust and used the only other times I've ...needed legal guidance. I only spoke to Erika 1 time outside of the consultations I paid ($300 each totaling $600) and the second one I only talked to her for 5 minutes or so. I just had my first hearing on Wednesday, and my husband's attorney got everything he asked for and everything Erika asked for was denied. She and her paralegal are now asking for more money despite me having to stay in the same place with my husband despite her basically telling me I'd have exclusive rights being my husband has triggered many trauma issues that have made me suicidal and other things that I had worked so hard to get over. I was close to firing her months ago because I wasn't receiving answers to my emails and phone calls. Kellee, the paralegal, emailed me back every 4 to 10 emails or so and they'd include a bill. I wish I was even slightly exaggerating, but I'm not! THEN... during the trial, Erika wasn't able to answer some of the most important things that I had reached out to her about - the proposal my husband sent me, asking for mediators (I have asked my husband for this since the first year we were married!!), but... I thought I don't want to ruin our relationship, so I better not fire her yet. Other than marrying my husband, hiring her and not going with my gut to fire her, are THE WORST MISTAKES I'VE MADE in my 50 years on this planet!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Attorney Erika Smitherman and her incredible team, especially lead paralegal Kellee, for their outstanding work and unwavering support throughout my case. From the very beginning, Erika demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and ge...nuine compassion. She took the time to listen, clearly explain every step of the process, and always made sure I felt informed and empowered. Erika’s dedication and attention to detail truly set her apart. A special thank you as well to Kellee, whose organization, responsiveness, and support behind the scenes were instrumental. Together, Erika and Kellee made a stressful situation feel manageable, and I always felt like I was in capable, caring hands. If you’re looking for a sharp, trustworthy, and compassionate legal team, I wholeheartedly recommend Erika Smitherman and her staff. They truly go above and beyond for their clients. Thank you again! — Sara W.

She was my attorney and did not support me in any way. I was constantly ignored, made to sign documents I wasn't comfortable with, and more. She is condescending to her own clients and refuses to fight for them. I had to hire another attorney, who got the 50% custody I was seeking in a few weeks vs t...he years of no progress with Erika.

I hired Ms. Smitherman in my divorce case to battle my narcissist husband who was fighting every step of the process. Ms. Smitherman told me all the things she could do to help my case, however, she only took my money and I am in worse shape, now than I was before I hired her. She refused to file c...ontempt against my husband to get him to pay court ordered child support and court ordered medical reimbursement, and then sat on the divorce proposal for 7 weeks in order to make more money and drag out my case to trial. Then, despite the fact that I kept them updated on the remaining credit I had to spend after maxing out all of my credit cards ($25,000 total in attorney fees and I wasn't even divorced yet) they went OVER the amount I had given them to spend by $3300 and they have threatened legal action against me if I didn't pay it. I terminated their services and I'm fighting my own battle. You don't need an attorney to navigate a divorce.

Erika took advantage of the fact I was stationed 12 hours away, ignored emails and phone calls and let them add up so she could charge more. Claimed to have Judge in her pocket since her boss was funding her election campaign. Didnt do a single thing that I as her client wanted done. Failed to proper...ly inform me that I still had custodial rights of my children. Signed documents and agreements that I had no knowlege of. Bakrupted and still fighting for my rights as a father. Do yourself a favor and avoid this attorney.